Things to see in Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary, with an urban population of about 1.7 million. Below are 20 notable places within about 8 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Buda Castle History
Buda Castle, formerly also called the Royal Palace and the Royal Castle, is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest.
2Heroes' Square Neighbourhood
Heroes' Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic Millennium Monument with statues featuring the Seven chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian monarchs and national leaders, as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes, often erroneously referred as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
3Széchenyi Chain Bridge Landmark
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is a chain bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary.
4St. Stephen's Basilica Place of worship
St. Stephen's Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary.
5Hungarian State Opera House Arts & culture
The Hungarian State Opera House is a historic opera house located in central Budapest, on Andrássy avenue. Originally known as the Hungarian Royal Opera House, it was designed by Miklós Ybl, a major figure of 19th-century Hungarian architecture.
6Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest Art
The Museum of Fine Arts is a museum in Heroes' Square, Budapest, Hungary, facing the Hall of Art.
7Dohány Street Synagogue Place of worship
The Dohány Street Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue or Tabakgasse Synagogue, is a Neolog Jewish congregation and synagogue, located on Dohány Street in Erzsébetváros (VIIth district) of Budapest, Hungary.
8Matthias Church Place of worship
The Church of the Assumption of the Buda Castle, more commonly known as the Matthias Church and more rarely as the Coronation Church of Buda, is a Catholic church in Holy Trinity Square, Budapest, Hungary, in front of the Fisherman's Bastion at the heart of Buda's Castle District.
9Margaret Island Nature
Margaret Island is a 2.5 km (1.6 mi) long island, 500 m (550 yd) wide, (0.965 km2 (238 acres) in area) in the middle of the Danube in central Budapest, Hungary.
10Hungarian National Museum Museum
The Hungarian National Museum was founded in 1802 and is the national museum for the history, art, and archaeology of Hungary, including areas not within Hungary's modern borders, such as Transylvania; it is separate to the collection of international art in the Hungarian National Gallery.
11Liberty Bridge Landmark
The Liberty Bridge or Freedom Bridge in Budapest, Hungary, connects Buda and Pest across the Danube river. It is the third southernmost public road bridge in Budapest, located at the southern end of the City Centre.
12House of Terror Museum Museum
The House of Terror is a museum located at Andrássy Avenue 60 in Budapest, Hungary.
13Aquincum History
Aquincum was an ancient city, situated on the northeastern borders of the province of Pannonia within the Roman Empire. The ruins of the city can be found in the Óbuda district of Budapest, the capital city of Hungary.
14Sándor Palace History
Sándor Palace is a palace in Budapest, Hungary. Located beside the Buda Castle complex in the ancient Castle District, it has served as the official residence and workspace of the President of Hungary since 2003.
15City Park Park
The City Park is a public park close to the centre of Budapest, Hungary.
16Elisabeth Bridge Landmark
Elisabeth Bridge is the third newest bridge of Budapest, Hungary, connecting Buda and Pest across the River Danube. The bridge is situated at the narrowest part of the Danube in the Budapest area, spanning only 290 m.
17Hungarian National Gallery Art
The Hungarian National Gallery was established in 1957 as the national art museum. It is located in Buda Castle in Budapest, Hungary.
18Margaret Bridge Landmark
Margaret Bridge (sometimes Margit Bridge) or Margit híd is a three-way bridge in Budapest, Hungary, connecting Buda and Pest across the Danube and linking Margaret Island to the banks.
19Vajdahunyad Castle History
Vajdahunyad Castle is a castle in the City Park of Budapest, Hungary.
20Museum of Applied Arts Museum
The Museum of Applied Arts is a museum in Budapest, Hungary. It is the third-oldest applied arts museum in the world.
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