Central Hungary Travel Guide

Architecturally stunning Budapest is a tour de force of Hapsburg splendor, best appreciated over rich cream cakes in a chandelier-lit Gerbeaud coffee house or a sumptuous steam in a Gellért thermal bath. Beyond the grandeur of the Royal Palace and the Hungarian State Opera House, the city has its head very much in the progressive, party-loving present. Free of its communist shackles, a dynamic cultural undercurrent once again flows freely down the Danube and across the city's grandly designed boulevards. The key landmarks of hilly Buda center in the imperious Castle District, home to the gothic Matthias Church and the gracefully domed Royal Palace. The lake-dotted greenery of City Park sweeps up to monumental Heroes Square, renowned for its Old Master paintings and frescoes. When sightseeing gets tiring, you can revive in the steamy confines of Budapest's thermal baths -- from Art Nouveau Széchenyi to the Turkish delight of the Rudás and the grandiose Gellért.
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Going for a Jog in Budapest Going for a Jog in Budapest

Locals love to unwind after, or pep up before work with a good hour’s jog. For those wanting to keep fit on a visit to Budapest, these three popular jogging routes may come in handy. With air pollution being quite high in the city centre, running along the Great Ring Road for example is not advisable. Budapest is however blessed with lots of green, such as inner city parks and the Buda hills, providing perfect spots for recreation. The most popular jogging... Read More

Butcher Shop Culture in Budapest Butcher Shop Culture in Budapest

Grabbing a quick bite to eat for most means a sandwich, burger or salad at a local fast food restaurant. In Budapest however, it is (believe it or not) butcher shops that traditionally provide this kind of service. Grabbing a bite at the butcher's (Photo courtesy of: http://www.diningguide.hu/toplistak/etterem-informacio-4049) Alongside the pork chops, steaks and chicken breasts one would expect to find in butcher shops are grill sausages filled with... Read More

UNESCO World Heritage Sights of Budapest UNESCO World Heritage Sights of Budapest

World heritage sights are world heritage sights for a reason, and that of Budapest are no exception. They – namely the Hero’s Square, Andrássy Avenue, the Danube Embankment between the Liberty and Margaret Bridges, and the Castle District inscribed on the world heritage list since 1987 – commemorate important eras in the city’s history and remind us of its tragic events whilst showing off unique natural assets creating Budapest’s... Read More

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