Explore Captivating Budapest
Rich in history and full of cultural significance, Budapest is a delightful year-round destination. A city of two halves, it is teeming with grand architecture, museums and a lively nightlife scene, as well as the popular natural spring baths.
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
One of the most striking bridges along the river, the 19th-century Széchenyi Chain Bridge straddles the Danube and was the first permanent structure to connect Buda and Pest.
Széchenyi Lánchíd, Budapest, Hungary, 1051
Buda Castle
A former royal palace that dominates the city with its imposing façade, Buda Castle now houses a range of cultural institutions, including the Hungarian National Gallery and Budapest Historical Museum.
Szent György tér 2, Budapest, Hungary, 1014
Hungarian Parliament
Architecturally eclectic, the Gothic-Revival styled Hungarian Parliament is magnificent, both in size and design. Filled with 691 rooms it is an impressive structure in every sense.
Central Market Hall
The Central Market Hall (also known as Great) is the city's largest indoor market, spanning three floors. Open daily, except Sunday, it is full of regional delicacies and fresh produce.
Széchenyi Baths
As the largest spa bath in Europe, with 15 indoor and three larger outdoor pools, the Széchenyi Baths is an impressive venue with Neo-Baroque palace architecture and medicinal spring waters.
St Stephen’s Basilica
From its towering dome, St Stephen's Basilica offers magnificent views across the city. This Neo-Classical cathedral is infamous for housing its patron's mummified right hand.
Margaret Island
The creative vision of Palatine Joseph, this tranquil island is positioned between the Danube's banks and is a popular destination for thermal baths, decorative gardens and Budapest's famous musical fountain.
Budapest City Park
Considered to be the world's first public park, the landscaping of this green urban space was overseen by Palatine Joseph and is home to some of Budapest's most monumental landmarks.
Alcsút Arborétum
Located 40km outside central Budapest, this English-style landscaped garden was commissioned by Palatine Joseph in 1825 and remains celebrated for delivering diverse botanical splendor every season.
Hungarian National Gallery
Dedicated to Hungarian fine art, here is where the country's most significant collection of masterpieces is on display, including notable portraits of Archduchess Dorothea and Palatine Joseph.