DAY 1
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Photo: Old Fogey 1942
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Photo: Julie Lyn
Why visit
- One of the most imposing parliament buildings in the world
- A masterpiece of Neo-gothic architecture
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Photo: das21
Why visit
- Hidden treasure of Art Nouveau architecture
- Playful Art Nouveau coffee house
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Photo: PromptGuides.com
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Photo: PromptGuides.com
Why visit
- Imposing neo-Renaissance church
- Sweeping views of Buda and Pest from the cupola
- Final resting place of Ferenc Puskas
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Photo: swperman
Take a walk to Váci Street
Why visit
- Budapest's most upscale shopping street
- Great buildings along the way
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Photo: wfbakker2
Why visit
- Stunning view over the Danube and Buda side of the city
- Promenade with a unique ambiance
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Photo: Klearchos Kapoutsis
DAY 2
Take a walk to Matthias Church
Why visit
- Famous Budapest landmark
- Beautiful example of neo-Gothic architecture
- Unique color tiled roof
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Photo: the jabberwock
Why visit
- Fairytale like viewing terrace
- Stunning view over the city and the Danube
- Part of a World Heritage Site
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Photo: Toni Kaarttinen
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Photo: Andrew d'Entremont
Why visit
- Fascinating subterranean complex
- Budapest's once secret nuclear bunker and hospital
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Photo: kicsikrumpli
Why visit
- One of the most beautiful bridges of Europe
- Architectural masterpiece
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Photo: satanslaundromat
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) from Vörösmarty tér station to Opera station (Direction: Mexikói út)
Why visit
- Architectural masterpiece
- Great example of Neo-Renaissance style
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Photo: Elin B
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Photo: thinkingjosh
Why visit
- Iron lattice roof with same technology as the Eiffel Tower
- Imposing building
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Photo: maistora
DAY 3
Why visit
- Truly remarkable square design
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Collection of imposing statues
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Photo: j0nny_t
Why visit
- Hungary's largest collection of international art
- Beautiful Neo-Classical building
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Photo: Chad Briggs
Why visit
- An oasis of green
- Home to the famous Széchenyi bath
- Houses the beautiful Vajdahunyad Castle
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Photo: PONCE 2007
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) to Deák tér station
Change to Tram nr 47 or 49 from Deák tér stop to Gellért tér stop
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Photo: dennis.tang
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Photo: Hungarian Snow
Why visit
- Stunning view over the city
- Covered by a landscape park
- Topped by Liberty Statue and the Citadel
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Photo: Tanukik
DAY 4
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Photo: To Uncertainty And Beyond
Why visit
- World's second largest synagogue
- Richly decorated interior
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Photo: muppetspanker
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) to Vörösmarty utca station - 30’ in all
Why visit
- Great historical exhibition
- Memorial to the victims of the Communist and the Fascist regimes
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Photo: Neilhooting
Take a walk to Oktogon tram stop
Take Tram nr 4 or 6 to Jászai Mari tér stop (Direction: Moszkva tér)
Take a walk through Margaret Bridge to Margaret Island
Why visit
- Landscape park with various attractions
- Popular recreational area
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Photo: karcsibacsi25
DAY 5
Or take the boat from Vigadó square at 9am
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Photo: Adam Reeder
Take HEV from Szentendre station to Batthyány tér station
Change to Metro Line 2 (Red) to Deák tér station (Direction: Örs vezér tere)
Change to Metro Line 1 (Yellow) to Széchenyi fürdő station (Direction: Mexikói út)
Why visit
- A unique and relaxing thermal bath experience
- Striking Neo-baroque building complex
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Photo: allytibbitt