Hello hive community, how are you? In this post, I'll bring you our trip to the wonderful capital of Hungary - Budapest. We took the night train from the railway station in Ljubljana. Our path led us through Austria, then we turned towards Hungary. We drove for about 7 hours. The ride was pleasant, I could see the beautiful scenery of this country. We arrived at the main train station. It was wonderful, it seemed to me almost like some kind of museum. We settled in the apartment, took a shower and went out to see the city. I have to say that I was charmed. Full of old buildings, city bustle at every turn, beautiful mighty bridges.
We saw
- The Parliament
A quick look around and you'll realize that Budapest doesn't have high-rise buildings. The tallest building is the Parliament, which measures exactly 96 meters in height, which represents the last two numbers of the year when the Hungarians settled in the area - 896. The height thus represents a national symbol that the builders must not exceed. Built between 1885 and 1905 in the Neo-Gothic style according to the plans of Imre Steindl, it is one of the most famous Budapest sights.
2.Buda Castle
Buda Castle on the castle hill (Várhegy) on the banks of the Danube is the most popular tourist attraction in Budapest, and it is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It was built by Sigismund of Luxembourg, enlarged by Matthias Corvinus, Maria Theresa gave it a baroque look, and after a fire in 1848, it was rebuilt in the years 1894 - 1906. Today it houses the National Gallery with works by Hungarian painters and sculptors. You can go to the castle hill on foot or by retro-style wooden train carriages - a train ride costs three euros. The Buda Fortress will reward you for the short climb with the most beautiful view of the city along the Danube.
3.Chain bridge
Walk across the Chain Bridge (Szécheny lánchíd), the first bridge to connect Buda and Pest. It was built in 1849 according to the plans of Englishmen Tierney William and Adam Clarke. Towards the end of World War II, the German army blew it up during the retreat, and the new one, one meter wider than the old one, was opened in 1949, exactly 100 years after the first opening.
4.A walk along the Danube
Continue walking along the Danube on the Pest side. Have a coffee in one of the many bars on the banks of the river and watch the locals. We suggest that you choose a time for your walk when the sun is setting. In no time you will understand why Budapest is also called the pearl of the Danube.
5.Market
Try shopping at the large covered central market and try traditional Hungarian dishes. The market will also amaze you with its architecture, and you will recognize it from afar by its colorful roof.
7.Traditional food
If you think that everything revolves around paprika in Budapest... You're right. You haven't been to Budapest if you haven't tried goulash or paprikash. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of the goulash, but I can tell you that it was good, but maybe too spicy for my taste. Finally, treat yourself to Kürtőskalács, a huge šamrola, which is prepared with the flavor of your choice. At the end of the day, we treated ourselves to sushi, as there are stalls with foreign food at every turn.
8.St. Stephen's Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary whose right hand is housed in the reliquary.Since the renaming of the primatial see, it has been the co-cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest. Today, it is the third largest church building in present-day Hungary. It is the largest church in Budapest and a World Heritage Site.
9.Liberty bridge in Budapest, Hungary, connects Buda and Pest across the River Danube. It is the third southernmost public road bridge in Budapest, located at the southern end of the City Centre. It was originally named Ferenc József híd (Franz Joseph Bridge). At its two ends are two public squares, Gellért tér (at the foot of Gellért Hill, with the Gellért Spa and Hotel Gellért) and Fővám tér (with the Great Market Hall).The Liberty Bridge is the shortest bridge in Budapest's center. Initially built as part of the Millennium World Exhibition at the end of the 19th century, the bridge features art nouveau design, mythological sculptures and the country's coat of arms adorned on its side. The northeastern house contains a museum on the bridges of Budapest. The bridge was the first in the city to be rebuilt after suffering heavy damage during World War II.
In the evening we also went for a drink or two. Nightlife is varied. I hope you liked the post.
See you next time
Maja