At the end of our stay in Budapest, we visit Margaret Island in the middle of the Danube. Today, it is a popular excursion and recreation area with several swimming pools, thermal baths, sports facilities, large parks, and meadows. Historically significant sites can also be found here. The ruins of a Dominican convent, where St. […]
Walk through the city of Budapest – day2
The Great Market Hall was opened in 1897 and was the main market in Budapest until 1932. The afternoon is the busiest time, so we returned the next morning to get better shots. On the ground floor, you’ll find fruit, vegetables, sausages, meat, bread, and spices. Of particular note is the Hungarian saffron, which is […]
Walk through the city of Budapest – day1
It is less well-known that Budapest is the largest spa city in Europe. It has over 120 hot springs, which can be enjoyed in 21 baths. 10 of them are spas. On the way to the metro, we pass the Memorial for the Victims of the German Occupation and St. Stephen’s Basilica, the largest basilica […]
Budapest – along the Danube to the parliament
From the lower station of the funicular in the Castle District, we turn towards the Danube and cross the Széchenyi Chain Bridge to reach the Pest District. The bridge bears the name of its builder, Count István Széchenyi. On his initiative the bridge was designed by the English engineer William Tierney Clark in 1839, while […]
Castle district in Budapest
The next day in Budapest is dedicated to two highlights: the Castle District in Buda and the Parliament District in Pest. The subway and bus take us quickly past the cathedral to the other side of the Danube and to the valley station of the funicular that takes us up the hill. Construction of the […]