10 places in Budapest with hidden treasures
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According to the travel site Lonely Planet, these are the places that worth visiting, if a tourist is curious about sights that are not hit by the sightseeing buses.
Lonely planet is a travel site that wrote an article about Budapest hidden treasures this time. The author shows ten not so well-known places in the capital city which are new even for some Hungarians, let alone the tourists.
- Kelenföld Power Plant
Kelenföld Power Plant has been visited by Szeretlek Magyaroszág, too. The industrial installation has been closed for years it is used for shooting nowadays. It is kept closed from the public, but the lucky ones can be guided around.
- Caves
There are about 200 beautiful caves under Budapest, which provide the thermal water for the spas of the city. According to the author of Lonely Planet, it is worth visiting the Buda Hills where Pálvölgyi cave and Szemlőhegyi cave awaits the visitors.
- Wekerle estate
This district is a real marvel in the suburbs ruled by a county-like mood and decorated with Transylvanian architectural elements. The name of Károly Koós is also mentioned who was the main architect of the region in the beginning of the 20th century.
- Törley Pezsgőpincészet
The winery of Törley champagne is located in Budafok where the past of the famous drink is presented. It was founded in the 1880s when József Törley decided to put the knowledge he had acquired in France to use in his own winery.
The most important stages of the history of the Hungarian champagne can be witnessed here, and it is possible to taste the drink.
- Zwack Unicom Factory
Unicum is a traditional drink made from 40 different herbs and spices based on a secret family recipe which is a must on the shelf of every Hungarian bar.
