Pictures that highlight why you need to visit Budapest
Budapest is unarguably a beautiful city, with a lot of history. However, as the saying goes: “a picture is worth a thousand words”, so instead of giving a history lesson, we will let Budapest’s beauty convince you to visit with the help of pictures.
For nature lovers and those with kids
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- Japanese Garden Photo: facebook.com/Margitsziget.oldal
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- Margaret Island, Photo: YouTube John Feher – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBaoct6LizAk_8lhsx6It1Q
Margaret Island is not only stunning, but it also offers child-friendly activities, as well as a musical fountain.
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- Photo: https://www.facebook.com/gyermekvasut/
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- Photo: https://www.facebook.com/gyermekvasut/
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- Photo: https://www.facebook.com/gyermekvasut/
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- Photo: facebook.com/gyermekvasut/
The Children’s Railway is operated by children for children. The railway offers rides and programs all-year-round for train lovers.
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- Photo: www.facebook.com/FővárosiNövény-ésÁllatkert
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- budapest zoo
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- Pannon Park www.zoobudapest.com
Of course, the Budapest Zoo is a must for curious little animal lovers.
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- Photo: https://www.facebook.com/Normafapark/
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- Photo: https://www.facebook.com/Normafapark/
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- Photo: facebook.com/Normafapark/
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- Photo: https://www.facebook.com/Normafapark/
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- Photo: https://www.facebook.com/Normafapark/
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- Photo: facebook.com/Normafapark/
Normafa is beautiful throughout all seasons. It also has a playground and a lookout tower to admire the panorama from.
For those who want to go sightseeing
Matthias Church
And while you are in the Buda Castle area to see the church, be sure to wander around and check out the Fisherman’s Bastion as well.
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- Photo: www.facebook.com/Kardos Ildikó Photography
Gellért Hill offers a magnificent view of the city from up above, the stunning Liberty Statue, and also a church in a cave.
The synagogue in Dohány Street is the largest synagogue in all of Europe.
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- Photo: www.facebook.com/Kardos Ildikó Photography
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- Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Heroes’ Square may be a tourist favourite, but it is not the only gorgeous square Budapest has to offer.
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For those who want to relax a bit
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- Photo: facebook.com/szechenyifurdo
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- Széchenyi Baths Photo: Wikicommon by Marc Ryckaert
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- Széchenyi bath photo: termalfurdo.hu
Széchenyi Thermal Bath is one of the largest in Europe with 21 pools to please visitors.
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- Gellért Thermal Bath (Photo: www.facebook.com/spiceofeurope)
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- Photo: www.gellertfurdo.hu
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- Photo: www.gellertfurdo.hu
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- Photo: www.gellertbath.hu
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- Gellért Hotel, Budapest /Daily News Hungary/
Gellért Baths is a part of the famous Gellért Hotel.
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- rudas-bath Photo: rudasfurdo.hu
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- Rudas bath Photo: http://en.rudasfurdo.hu/galleries/rudas-thermal-baths-8
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- rudasfurdo.hu/galleries/rudas-thermal-baths-8/
Unwind with a view! Rudas Thermal Bath has a rooftop pool from which you can see the Danube.
For those who want a night out
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- Photo: https://www.facebook.com/szimplakert/
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- Photo: https://www.facebook.com/szimplakert/
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- Photo: https://www.facebook.com/szimplakert/
Ruin pubs are a speciality of Budapest, and Szimpla Kert is right in the heart of the city.
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- Photo: https://www.facebook.com/mazeltovbp/
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- Photo: https://www.facebook.com/mazeltovbp/
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- Photo: https://www.facebook.com/mazeltovbp/
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- Photo: https://www.facebook.com/mazeltovbp/
Another favourite is Mazel Tov. It is a mix of “urban gardens, creative openness, and popular Mediterranean cuisine,” according to their Facebook page. It is a culture club with food, drinks, and different programs.
Source: Daily News Hungary
