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
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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 Opera House
Why visit
- Architectural masterpiece
- Great example of Neo-Renaissance style
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Photo: Elin B
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Photo: thinkingjosh
Take a walk along Fashion Street to Váci Street - 30’ in all
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
- 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 Hősök tere station (Direction: Mexikói út)
Why visit
- Truly remarkable square design
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Collection of imposing statues
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Photo: j0nny_t
Why visit
- An oasis of green
- Home to the famous Széchenyi bath
- Houses the beautiful Vajdahunyad Castle
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Photo: PONCE 2007
Why visit
- Great historical exhibition
- Memorial to the victims of the Communist and the Fascist regimes
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Photo: Neilhooting
DAY 3
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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 3 (Blue) to Nyugati pályaudvar station (Direction: Újpest Központ)
Change to Tram nr 4 or 6 to Jászai Mari tér stop (Direction: Moszkva tér)
Take a walk through Margaret Bridge to Margaret Island - 60’ in all
Why visit
- Landscape park with various attractions
- Popular recreational area
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Photo: karcsibacsi25
Take Metro Line 1 (Yellow) from Deák tér station 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