Discover Budapest, the enchanting Central European capital!

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Travelling to Europe from far away? Looking to visit the continent’s most amazing places? In that case, you should definitely have Budapest, Hungary’s appealing capital, on your list. Whether you’re looking for an unrivalled gastronomy experience, an enthralling walk among historical sights, or an unforgettable city tour, Budapest has got it all.

Don’t worry, we’ve collected Budapest’s top 5 unmissable sights and some staple Hungarian dishes that you should try when visiting the country. Let’s start with the most important attractions of the capital.

1. Parliament, Budapest

Parliament, Budapest, Hungary. Photo: Mercédesz Hetzmann/Daily News Hungary©

The Hungarian Parliament Building is a notable landmark of the country and an immensely popular tourist destination in the Hungarian capital. The Parliament building is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary. It is located on Kossuth Square in the Pest side of the city, on the eastern bank of the Danube River. Interestingly, the architectural style of the Hungarian parliament building was influenced by the gothic Vienna City Hall. To make exploring easier, guided tours are available at the Parliament.

2. Buda Castle

Buda Castle. Source: Pixabay

Buda Castle is not only gorgeous in itself, but it also lets you see the capital city from above: and it’s an unforgettable sight. Walking tours are available in Buda Castle as well: you can take a tour outside and inside Buda Castle to enjoy the Royal Palace experience at an affordable price – find more information on Buda Castle’s official website HERE!

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3. St. Stephen’s Basilica

St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest, Hungary. Source: depositphotos.com

Budapest’s next most famous tourist attraction is St. Stephen’s Basilica, named after the first Hungarian king, St. Stephen. As shocking as it may sound, his right hand is actually housed in the reliquary of the basilica! What is more, it is the third-largest church building in present-day Hungary, the largest church in Budapest and a World Heritage Site. This does sound like something to check out, doesn’t it?

4. Heroes’ Square

Heroes’ Square. Source: Pixabay

Yes, this place is as heroic as it sounds, and it is yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is largely known for its iconic Millennium Monument, which features statues of the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders. If you’re at Heroes’ Square, you can kill multiple birds with one stone, as the square hosts the Museum of Fine Arts and the Palace of Art (Műcsarnok).

5. Chain Bridge

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The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is undoubtedly the most iconic bridge above the Danube in Budapest. Since it was revamped last year, you can admire a breathtakingly beautiful overpass. The bridge is Budapest’s oldest overpass, one of the landmarks of the Hungarian capital. Walking on it from Buda to Pest and vice versa is an experience you’ll never forget.

+1 Staple dishes

You’ve probably heard about goulash before. Since it is a typical Hungarian dish, it cannot be missing from this list. We definitely advise you to try goulash at least once, but be aware, it might steal your heart! Apart from this iconic Hungarian food, give chimney cake (kürtőskalács), langosh (lángos), chicken paprikash (csirkepaprikás), poppy seeds bread pudding (mákos guba), and our traditional meat soup (húsleves) a try!

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