ABOUT BUDAPEST
The current population of Hungary’s capital, Budapest, situated in the heart of Europe is 1.7 million. According to projections, the population of the city will be approximately the same in 2025.
The territory of Budapest is 525 km2. The city of Budapest is one of the most romantic and most entertaining capitals of the world. It is often referred to as the „Paris of the East”. Budapest is youthful and dynamic where modern and traditional go hand in hand in harmony. The city is divided by the winding River Danube which is spanned by a number of splendid bridges. The city’s climate is continental and is free from extreme weather conditions.
Budapest is a wonderful city where tradition meets innovation, and history is combined with youthful and vibrant life to provide visitors with an experience they never forget. Start your tour at the Parliament and Kossuth tér. The building is impressive in itself, inside and out, while it also serves as the venue for much-beloved traditional ceremonies.
The next must-see spot is the expanse that is Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square), a tribute to the chieftains who settled the region that would later become Hungary. There are several museums in the immediate vicinity of the square, while the City Park is just a stone’s throw away.
Another box to tick if you only have time for a one-day tour is the Castle District. The Castle is home to some of the most iconic locations in Budapest, such as the Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church, which both offer a magnificent view of the whole city.
At the city centre there are religious buildings that are an integral part of both the past and present of Budapest. The most important of these buildings are the monumental Saint Stephen’s Basilica, with its tower that gives you a spectacular view of the whole town, and the Dohány utca Synagogue, which is the largest synagogue in Europe.
When it comes to talking about bridges in Budapest, the first one everyone thinks of is the Chain Bridge (Lánchíd), which had the most influential history (it was the first permanent crossing), while the Liberty Bridge (Szabadság híd) spans the river at a location that is among the spots most frequently visited by tourists.
Spas in Budapest range from the laid-back Turkish design of the Király Thermal Bath, through the eclectic beauty of the Rudas Thermal Bath, not to mention the Lukács Thermal Bath, which is renowned for its waters’ miraculous healing powers, to the ‘star’ attractions, the Gellért Thermal Bath and Széchenyi Thermal Bath.
