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Budapest at a glance
Budapest sits in all its glory on the legendary Danube River. At the very heart of Central Europe - once a major part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire - 'Pest is now a flourishing post-Communist city, famous for its spas and cuisine.
Budapest history
Budapest is often called the 'Pearl of the Danube,", and it truly
is a stunningly beautiful place. Geography, history and human
creativity have all combined to create a city that simultaneously
charms, amazes and fascinates. Budapest is full of diversity, and
so is its history. The Romans settled here in the 1st century A.D.
and despite the fact that they remained only a few hundred years,
their influence can still be felt: they found the sun-drenched
gentle slopes perfect for grape vines, and began what is now a huge
viticulture industry. They also introduced modern architectural
techniques (columns, stone, plaster, arches and so on), the remains
of which can be viewed to this day. The Romans, famous for their
love of baths, also made use of the abundant thermal springs that
lie under the city: they created the very first public baths, a now
world-famous feature of Budapest. During Roman times, Budapest was
known as Aquincum.
Budapest local information
Country: Hungary Budapest by the Numbers:
Population: 1,719,342 Elevation: 607 feet Average Number of Days With Precipitation: 242 days Average January Temperature: 31 degrees F Average July Temperature: 69 degrees F Quick Facts:
Major Industries: mining, metallurgy, construction materials,
agriculture, processed foods, chemicals Electricity: 220 volts, 50Hz, standard two pin plugs Time Zone: UTC/GMT+1 Country Dialing Code: 36 Area Code: 1 Did You Know?
For much of its history, part of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire
ruled by the Hapsburgs, Budapest represents a merger of two
separate entities, Buda and Pest. A genuine polyglot metropolis,
Budapest is an ethnic delicatessen made up of Serbs, Croats,
Hungarians, and Turks. Orientation:
Budapest is Hungary's capital and largest city, and is located in
the north-central part of the country. Vienna lies 250 kilometers
to the northwest.
Budapest weather
Average Temperatures
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Rainy Days
Average Annual
Rainfall:
15.3" / 39.0 cm
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