BUDA CASTLE (Budai Vár) 1st district
If you want to see the whole town on the northern
side of the Castle, you must walk about 3 km
around the Castle District between the two
entrances - Bécsi kapu tér and Dísz tér. Major
sights: Matthias Church Fishermen's Bastion,
tower of Mary Magdalene Church.
The current uniform Baroque appearance had
emerged by the mid-18th c. The restored Castle
District is a cultural, arts and tourist centre. As
well as the major museums housed in the Royal
Palace, there are numerous interesting
collections - Museum of War History, Golden
Eagle Pharmacy Museum, Hungarian Museum
of Commerce and Catering, Medieval Jewish
Prayer House, Museum of Telephony, Museum
of Music History, Castle Cave and some fine
galleries. This is where you can find Budapest
Hilton Hotel, which is probably the most beautiful
member of the Hilton chain. In a side wing one
can see the ruins of a medieval Dominican
cloister. The area offers plenty of aristocratic and
middle-class restaurants, pastry shops,
cafeterias and night clubs. Guided tours around
the Castle District are also offered.
MAP
BUS 16, 78, Várbusz, Funicular.
Cars are not allowed to enter the Castle District.
If you want to see the whole town on the northern
side of the Castle, you must walk about 3 km
around the Castle District between the two
entrances - Bécsi kapu tér and Dísz tér. Major
sights: Matthias Church Fishermen's Bastion,
tower of Mary Magdalene Church.
The current uniform Baroque appearance had
emerged by the mid-18th c. The restored Castle
District is a cultural, arts and tourist centre. As
well as the major museums housed in the Royal
Palace, there are numerous interesting
collections - Museum of War History, Golden
Eagle Pharmacy Museum, Hungarian Museum
of Commerce and Catering, Medieval Jewish
Prayer House, Museum of Telephony, Museum
of Music History, Castle Cave and some fine
galleries. This is where you can find Budapest
Hilton Hotel, which is probably the most beautiful
member of the Hilton chain. In a side wing one
can see the ruins of a medieval Dominican
cloister. The area offers plenty of aristocratic and
middle-class restaurants, pastry shops,
cafeterias and night clubs. Guided tours around
the Castle District are also offered.
MAP
BUS 16, 78, Várbusz, Funicular.
Cars are not allowed to enter the Castle District.
Budapest guide > what to see in Budapest > interesting buildings
With its multifarious history, incredible architecture and rich cultural heritage, Hungary's
capital has the justly deserved sobriquet of ’the Paris of Central Europe', set apart from
other Hungarian and European cities by its beauty. The city straddles a gentle curve in the
mighty Danube River, the Buda hills rising dramatically on the west bank, while the Pest
side marks the start of the Great Plain to the east. The largest Hungarian city, Budapest is
the heart, soul and memory of Hungary, with the Danube coursing through its veins.
capital has the justly deserved sobriquet of ’the Paris of Central Europe', set apart from
other Hungarian and European cities by its beauty. The city straddles a gentle curve in the
mighty Danube River, the Buda hills rising dramatically on the west bank, while the Pest
side marks the start of the Great Plain to the east. The largest Hungarian city, Budapest is
the heart, soul and memory of Hungary, with the Danube coursing through its veins.
FISHERMEN'S BASTION (Halászbástya)
I. Szentháromság tér.
Completed in 1905 on the site of a former fish
market - this is where the name comes from. It
has never served defense purposes: it is an
excellent look-out place. The flood-lit row of
bastions offer a panoramic view from the other
bank of Danube. The cityscape is opening up
from there, including the Fishermen's Bastion,
has been part of UNESCO's World Heritage
since 1988. The crypt Of the St. Michael
Cemetery Chapel, first written record from 1443,
was opened to the public in 1997. Temporary
exhibitions and a special paper-making
workshop inside.
Open: Tue-Sun 0830-2300 16 March-31 Oct with
one ticket for both sights, Mon and on other
dates free admission to the Fishermen's
Bastion.
MAP
BUS 16, 78, Várbusz, Funicular.
Cars are not allowed to enter the Castle District.
I. Szentháromság tér.
Completed in 1905 on the site of a former fish
market - this is where the name comes from. It
has never served defense purposes: it is an
excellent look-out place. The flood-lit row of
bastions offer a panoramic view from the other
bank of Danube. The cityscape is opening up
from there, including the Fishermen's Bastion,
has been part of UNESCO's World Heritage
since 1988. The crypt Of the St. Michael
Cemetery Chapel, first written record from 1443,
was opened to the public in 1997. Temporary
exhibitions and a special paper-making
workshop inside.
Open: Tue-Sun 0830-2300 16 March-31 Oct with
one ticket for both sights, Mon and on other
dates free admission to the Fishermen's
Bastion.
MAP
BUS 16, 78, Várbusz, Funicular.
Cars are not allowed to enter the Castle District.
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY INSTITUTE (Földtani
Intézet) XIV., Stefánia út 14.
The Hungarian style plus art nouveau palace
was built in 1898-1899. The brick ornamental
braids, the steep roofs covered with blue glazed
tiles and the frontispiece lend a bizarre, fairy-tale
like look to the building. On the roof top three
figures hold a globe on their backs. Particularly
beautiful is the fence.
MAP
M2 Népstadion, BUS 7
Intézet) XIV., Stefánia út 14.
The Hungarian style plus art nouveau palace
was built in 1898-1899. The brick ornamental
braids, the steep roofs covered with blue glazed
tiles and the frontispiece lend a bizarre, fairy-tale
like look to the building. On the roof top three
figures hold a globe on their backs. Particularly
beautiful is the fence.
MAP
M2 Népstadion, BUS 7
The GRAND MARKET HALL (Nagyvásárcsarnok)
IX., Fővám krt. 1-3.
Budapest's largest and grandest market hall
was opened in 1897. Sale is done on an area of
10,000 sq. m under a huge iron structure. The
program of foreign diplomatic delegations often
includes a visit here. Since restored to its
original glory in 1994, it is well worth a visit.
When the covered market first opened (a
shopping mall of the 19th century), a network of
tunnels enabled incoming barges to unload their
goods directly under the market floor. Today the
Market Hall houses the city's biggest, best and
richest selection of merchandise, including
everything from fresh vegetables to meat and
spices. It has several times appeared in world
news broadcasts, as it is a favourite place for
celebrity guests to be filmed buying garlic or red
paprika pepper.
Open: Mon 06:00-17:00, Tue-Fri 06:00-1800,
Sat 06:00-14:00
MAP
Bus 15, Tram 2, 47,49 Trolley bus 83
IX., Fővám krt. 1-3.
Budapest's largest and grandest market hall
was opened in 1897. Sale is done on an area of
10,000 sq. m under a huge iron structure. The
program of foreign diplomatic delegations often
includes a visit here. Since restored to its
original glory in 1994, it is well worth a visit.
When the covered market first opened (a
shopping mall of the 19th century), a network of
tunnels enabled incoming barges to unload their
goods directly under the market floor. Today the
Market Hall houses the city's biggest, best and
richest selection of merchandise, including
everything from fresh vegetables to meat and
spices. It has several times appeared in world
news broadcasts, as it is a favourite place for
celebrity guests to be filmed buying garlic or red
paprika pepper.
Open: Mon 06:00-17:00, Tue-Fri 06:00-1800,
Sat 06:00-14:00
MAP
Bus 15, Tram 2, 47,49 Trolley bus 83
GÜL BABA'S TOMB (Gül baba türbéje) II.,
Mecset u. 14.
The tomb of the Turkish dervish revered as a
saint was built 1543-1548. It is now a museum
and place of pilgrimage for Muslims. The full
reconstruction of the monument together with the
rose garden was completed in 1997. The
building houses a pleasant coffee shop. Open:
Tue-Sun 1000-1800 1 May-30 Sept; 1000-1600
1-31 Oct
MAP
Bus 91, Tram 4, 6
Mecset u. 14.
The tomb of the Turkish dervish revered as a
saint was built 1543-1548. It is now a museum
and place of pilgrimage for Muslims. The full
reconstruction of the monument together with the
rose garden was completed in 1997. The
building houses a pleasant coffee shop. Open:
Tue-Sun 1000-1800 1 May-30 Sept; 1000-1600
1-31 Oct
MAP
Bus 91, Tram 4, 6
HEROES' SQUARE (Hősök tere) 14th district.
Budapest's grandest square closes off
Andrássy út, and the City Park is right behind it.
The square forms a splendid unity of a
monument and two Eclectic style buildings, the
Museum of Fine Arts and the Art Gallery.
The Millennium Monument was erected on the
1000th anniversary of the Magyar settlement. In
the focus of the semicircular colonnade stands
the bronze statue of Archangel Gabriel on a 36
meter high column, which was awarded Grand
Prix at the Paris World Exposition in 1900. The
statues depict the most remarkable
personalities of Hungarian history. In the middle
of the square is the Monument Of National
Heroes (Tomb of the Unknown Soldier). Several
memorable events were held on the square: the
Eucharist World Congress (1938), the service
before the re-burial of Prime Minister Imre Nagy
and the other martyrs (1989), a holy mass by
Pope John Paul II (1991).
MAP
M1 Hősök tere, Bus 4, Trolley bus 79
Budapest's grandest square closes off
Andrássy út, and the City Park is right behind it.
The square forms a splendid unity of a
monument and two Eclectic style buildings, the
Museum of Fine Arts and the Art Gallery.
The Millennium Monument was erected on the
1000th anniversary of the Magyar settlement. In
the focus of the semicircular colonnade stands
the bronze statue of Archangel Gabriel on a 36
meter high column, which was awarded Grand
Prix at the Paris World Exposition in 1900. The
statues depict the most remarkable
personalities of Hungarian history. In the middle
of the square is the Monument Of National
Heroes (Tomb of the Unknown Soldier). Several
memorable events were held on the square: the
Eucharist World Congress (1938), the service
before the re-burial of Prime Minister Imre Nagy
and the other martyrs (1989), a holy mass by
Pope John Paul II (1991).
MAP
M1 Hősök tere, Bus 4, Trolley bus 79
Jewish heritage - Synagoge (Zsinagóga)
You can visit the world’s second largest
synagogue and the Jewish museum in Dohány
utca.
The beautiful, Romantic style synagogue with
Byzantine and Moorish elements, the biggest
one in Europe, was built in 1854-59. Adjoining to
the fully restored building, you can see the Hall
of Heroes, where the Monument of Jewish
Martyrs was erected in 1991. The Jewish
museum, attached to the synagogue, has an
unparalleled collection of Judaism. You can see
objects for everyday use and devotional ones for
Jewish celebrations; you can understand the
history of the Hungarian Jews. After the visit walk
in the district; note the house of Theodor Herzl.
Dine in one of the nearby Jewish restaurants.
MAP
M2 Astoria
You can visit the world’s second largest
synagogue and the Jewish museum in Dohány
utca.
The beautiful, Romantic style synagogue with
Byzantine and Moorish elements, the biggest
one in Europe, was built in 1854-59. Adjoining to
the fully restored building, you can see the Hall
of Heroes, where the Monument of Jewish
Martyrs was erected in 1991. The Jewish
museum, attached to the synagogue, has an
unparalleled collection of Judaism. You can see
objects for everyday use and devotional ones for
Jewish celebrations; you can understand the
history of the Hungarian Jews. After the visit walk
in the district; note the house of Theodor Herzl.
Dine in one of the nearby Jewish restaurants.
MAP
M2 Astoria
STATUE of LIBERTY (Szabadság-szobor)
Gellért Hill.
A 36 m high group of sculptures, erected in
1947. A 14 m tall female figure representing
Liberty stands in the middle, which can be seen
from almost any point in town. The names of the
Soviet soldiers who died for the liberation of
Budapest are engraved on the back of the
pedestal. The statue of a Soviet soldier, which
stood in the foreground until 1992, can today be
seen in the Statue Park Museum.
MAP
BUS 27 Tram 18, 19, 47, 49
Gellért Hill.
A 36 m high group of sculptures, erected in
1947. A 14 m tall female figure representing
Liberty stands in the middle, which can be seen
from almost any point in town. The names of the
Soviet soldiers who died for the liberation of
Budapest are engraved on the back of the
pedestal. The statue of a Soviet soldier, which
stood in the foreground until 1992, can today be
seen in the Statue Park Museum.
MAP
BUS 27 Tram 18, 19, 47, 49
OPERA HOUSE (Opera) Andrássy út
The Hungarian National Opera, also known
popularly as the Palace of the avenue ’’ was built
in 1884 in Italian Renaissance style, and lies in
the elegant Andrássy road near the theatre
district. The building is impressive enough on
the outside, but its interior is the part that’s
breathtaking gilt and marble, with lavish and
intricate frescos.
MAP
M1 Operaház
The Hungarian National Opera, also known
popularly as the Palace of the avenue ’’ was built
in 1884 in Italian Renaissance style, and lies in
the elegant Andrássy road near the theatre
district. The building is impressive enough on
the outside, but its interior is the part that’s
breathtaking gilt and marble, with lavish and
intricate frescos.
MAP
M1 Operaház
PARLIAMENT (Országház) V., Kossuth Lajos
tér 1-3.
The House of the Parliament is the center of the
Hungarian political life. One of the largest
functioning parliamentary buildings in the world,
situated on the riverside. The monumental,
neo-Gothic building was designed by Imre
Steindl and built between 1885and 1904. It was
the most expensive one ever built with 10 courts,
29 staircases, over 700 halls, with 40 kg of
(22-23 carats) gold for the decoration and was
the first one in the country with central heating.
You can admire the main staircase, the beautiful
dome-hall where the crown jewels are guarded,
and you can have a look of the session-room
where great decisions are made.
Open: guided tours only, subject to
Parliamentary sessions. The Parliamentary
Library is a public collection in political science
and jurisprudence, modern history, international
issues, publications of the UN, the Hungarian
and foreign parliaments. Open: Mon-Thu
0900-1945, Fri 0900-1400, Sat 0900-1800
(entrance from Gate XXV on the bank of the
Danube).
MAP
M2 Kossuth tér Bus 15 Tram 2 Trolley bus 70, 78
tér 1-3.
The House of the Parliament is the center of the
Hungarian political life. One of the largest
functioning parliamentary buildings in the world,
situated on the riverside. The monumental,
neo-Gothic building was designed by Imre
Steindl and built between 1885and 1904. It was
the most expensive one ever built with 10 courts,
29 staircases, over 700 halls, with 40 kg of
(22-23 carats) gold for the decoration and was
the first one in the country with central heating.
You can admire the main staircase, the beautiful
dome-hall where the crown jewels are guarded,
and you can have a look of the session-room
where great decisions are made.
Open: guided tours only, subject to
Parliamentary sessions. The Parliamentary
Library is a public collection in political science
and jurisprudence, modern history, international
issues, publications of the UN, the Hungarian
and foreign parliaments. Open: Mon-Thu
0900-1945, Fri 0900-1400, Sat 0900-1800
(entrance from Gate XXV on the bank of the
Danube).
MAP
M2 Kossuth tér Bus 15 Tram 2 Trolley bus 70, 78
ST. GELLÉRT MONUMENT (Szent
Gellért-szobor) Gellért Hill.
The statue of the missionary bishop was
erected in 1904 in the place where he is
believed to have died a martyr. The pagans
hurled down bishop Gellért from the top of this
cliff. Flood-lit at night, it is a marvelous sight with
the cascading water-fall.
MAP
BUS 27 Tram 18, 19, 47, 49
Gellért-szobor) Gellért Hill.
The statue of the missionary bishop was
erected in 1904 in the place where he is
believed to have died a martyr. The pagans
hurled down bishop Gellért from the top of this
cliff. Flood-lit at night, it is a marvelous sight with
the cascading water-fall.
MAP
BUS 27 Tram 18, 19, 47, 49
Behind the Iron curtain... the Statue Park
(Szoborpark)
The Staue Park is aan outdoor museum, where
you can see a totally unique collection of gigantic
monuments from the Communist Dictatorship
eg. Lenin, Stalin and the others, removed from
their original places (public parks and squares)
here.
Afterwards, visit the flea market - you even might
take some souvenirs home from this period
(soldiers’ hats, decorations etc).
MAP
By the end you can surely say you have glanced
behind the iron curtain.
(Szoborpark)
The Staue Park is aan outdoor museum, where
you can see a totally unique collection of gigantic
monuments from the Communist Dictatorship
eg. Lenin, Stalin and the others, removed from
their original places (public parks and squares)
here.
Afterwards, visit the flea market - you even might
take some souvenirs home from this period
(soldiers’ hats, decorations etc).
MAP
By the end you can surely say you have glanced
behind the iron curtain.
| © www.szoborpark.hu |
ZOO (Fővárosi Állat- és Növénykert) XIV.,
Állatkerti út 6-12.
Some 500 mammals, almost 700 birds, 1,500
reptiles, fishes and arthropods, plus 1,500 plant
species, living on an area of almost 11 hectares
(of which 69 buildings take up 24.8 sq. m),
'receive' one million adults and children every
year. The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden
is one of the oldest zoos in the World. Opened in
1866, it has belonged to the city since 1912. The
slogan is "A zoo is life's garden. We can only
protect what we know." The buildings with
marks of Hungarian art nouveau and national
Romantic, Oriental-Hungarian styles are also
worth seeing. The interiors of the recently
restored Elephant House are amazing, they are
like a Muslim sanctuary. The adjoining 31 m
high minaret serves as a lookout. The Palm
House, the largest tropical hall in Central and
Eastern Europe, was reopened in late 2000.
Open: daily. 0900-1900 1 May-31 Aug; 0900-
1700 1 Sept-30 April
MAP
M1 Széchenyi fürdö, Trolley bus 72
More about the Zoo >>>
Állatkerti út 6-12.
Some 500 mammals, almost 700 birds, 1,500
reptiles, fishes and arthropods, plus 1,500 plant
species, living on an area of almost 11 hectares
(of which 69 buildings take up 24.8 sq. m),
'receive' one million adults and children every
year. The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden
is one of the oldest zoos in the World. Opened in
1866, it has belonged to the city since 1912. The
slogan is "A zoo is life's garden. We can only
protect what we know." The buildings with
marks of Hungarian art nouveau and national
Romantic, Oriental-Hungarian styles are also
worth seeing. The interiors of the recently
restored Elephant House are amazing, they are
like a Muslim sanctuary. The adjoining 31 m
high minaret serves as a lookout. The Palm
House, the largest tropical hall in Central and
Eastern Europe, was reopened in late 2000.
Open: daily. 0900-1900 1 May-31 Aug; 0900-
1700 1 Sept-30 April
MAP
M1 Széchenyi fürdö, Trolley bus 72
More about the Zoo >>>
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