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Top 10 Things to do in BUDAPEST in 2020 - Coggle Diagram
Top 10 Things to do in BUDAPEST in 2020
PARLIAMENT BUILDING
the largest building in Hungary and the third largest building in the world
built in 1902 in the Neo-gothic style and located on the Danube River
it is probably the most notable and iconic building in Budapest
apart from impressive architecture, the building was also an engineering marvel at the time of its construction
can visit the Parliament Building with an organized tour and admire its impressive dome
housing over 900 years old crown
THERMAL BATHS
Budapest is actually nicknamed the city of spas
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
the largest medicinal bath in Europe and one of the largest spa complexes of its kind
some other baths are open for men or women only depending on the day of the week
SZÉCHENYI CHAIN BRIDGE
was the first permanent bridge connecting Buda and Pest
the two areas of Budapest located on east and West Bank of the Danube river
in 1849 the bridge was an engineering wonder and was one of the largest bridges in the world
such a pair of lions guarding the bridge from both entrances
embark on a sightseeing cruise of Budapest or even take an inexpensive river bus version of public transport
FISHERMAN'S BASTION
a monument overlooking Budapest from the Buda Castle and it is one of the most important tourist attractions in the city
constructed in 1902
the name for the monument comes from a group of fisherman who lived under the wall
what was called the Fishtown and defended the castle against invasions
features seven towers and serves as an extension of the castle
right behind the monument
will found impressive and beautifully restored Matthias Church with special historic importance as it was a location of several prominent coronations of kings and a venue of other important historic events
BUDA CASTLE
located just a few steps from the Fisherman's Bastion
on the Castle Hill
the former Hungarian royal palace
the first castle was built there in the 13th century
now houses museums and galleries and the area surrounding the palace
known as the Castle Quarter
well-preserved baroque buildings, castle garden bazaar, the medieval fortification and other attractions
for an ultimate experience of the Buda Castle take a funicular connecting the square in front of the Chain Bridge or take a short hike to the top
RUIN PUBS
located in the former Jewish Ghetto
first started in early 2000s to bring life
the first ruin pub
Szimpla
order a beer or a cocktail and sit in the bathtub (or find another interesting place like that or just walk around and soak in the atmosphere)
CITADELLA
located on the top of Gellért Hill lies a former fortress, a citadel
built in mid-19th century
now a popular tourist spot with amazing views of Budapest and an open-air display of Soviet weapons
can visit Citadella at night when all the main Budapest sights are light up
don't forget to visit the Liberty Statue from Soviet era, erected in 1947
which is also clearly seen from downtown Budapest
HOUSE OF TERROR
one of the more interesting museums includes the House of Terror, a former seat of Hungarian Nazis and than later a seat of two Communist terror organizations
now transformed into a museum dedicated to this dark era of Hungarian history
don't miss the Berlin Wall Memorial in front of the House of Terror Museum
CENTRAL MARKET HALL
a three-story food hall
where you can experience all levels of Hungarian food production
from raw ingredients like traditional paprika, wine, to prepared traditional dishes on the second floor, as well as traditional souvenirs and other interesting merchandise
was built in 1897 by the first mayor of Budapest to create a marketplace
where only quality food could be sold with a central location to serve the city
located at the end of the famous shopping street Váci utca
CITY PARK
the main public park in Budapest and home to impressive attractions and activities
offers a great escape from busy streets
you could literally spend an entire day there
the entrance to the park opens with the Heroes' Square and the Millennium Monument featuring seven leaders of Hungarian tribes along with other prominent leaders and a Memorial Stone of Heroes
walk along the impressive Gatehouse Tower and admire the Jaki Chapel and Vajdahunyad Castle built in 1896 for the celebration of 1000 years of Hungary
also features
an impressive ice rink, a lake, a zoo and botanical garden and several other attractions