Must-See Hungary: Budapest – Danube Bank and Andrássy Road

The World Heritage Movement is the most successful product of UNESCO or even of the whole of the United Nations. Today, millions, even tens of millions of tourists, choose their destinations according to whether a particular city or a natural sight is on the list of World Heritage Sites or has at least has been nominated for it. Hungary is not doing badly in that respect as it has a respectable number of sites in comparison to its territory and population. Visiting such sights is almost obligatory for tourists in Hungary and even Hungarians have plenty to learn about them, Tropical Magazine said.

Budapest – Danube Bank and Andrássy Road

Budapest has become one of Europe’s most popular destinations. In addition to the city’s vibrant nightlife and bathing culture, the architectural ensemble that earned the World Heritage title also plays a major role.

The Castle District, surrounded by its historic castle walls and skirting, is part of the former Royal Palace and the historic civil part of the castle. The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, better known as the ‘Matthias Church’, the coronation church of many Hungarian kings, was transformed in neo-Gothic style according to the plans of Frigyes Schulek, at the end of the 19th century, stands in the centre of the Castle District.

The Fishermen’s Bastion was built, according to his plans, in neo-Romanesque style, on the site of the earlier Buda Castle Walls between 1895 and 1902.

Budavár (former royal) Palace is one of the most important cultural centres in the country and home to the Budapest History Museum, including the medieval fortresses, the National Széchényi Library and the Hungarian National Gallery.