A complete list of tourist attractions in Budapest, the capital of Hungary

Although Hungary is poor in resources, it has beautiful mountains and rivers, magnificent and distinctive buildings. It is full of hot springs and has four distinct seasons. Tourists from all over the world come here. Budapest, the capital city, located on the bank of the Danube River, is a famous ancient city in Europe with unlimited scenery and is known as the "Pearl on the Danube River". Lake Balaton, Europe's largest freshwater lake, is also a highlight that attracts a large number of tourists. In addition, Hungary's grape wine also adds luster to the country, and is famous for its long history and mellow wine taste. Hungary's unique natural scenery and cultural landscapes make it a major tourist country and one of Hungary's important sources of foreign exchange.

Gresham Palace

Gresham Palace (also translated as Gresham Palace) is located in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It is an outstanding masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture in Central Europe. It was built around 1900 and originally belonged to the private property of the Glesham family. It is now owned by Quinlan Private, an Irish company. It is operated by the Four Seasons Hotel and is known as one of the most beautiful hotels in Budapest.

Gresham Palace was originally located as a neoclassical palace built in 1827. In 1880, it was purchased by Gresham Life Insurance Company in London to build the company's overseas base here. They commissioned local architects to design a new structure and shape, and construction began in 1904 and was finally completed in 1906. During the Second World War, Soviet soldiers occupied Gresham Palace and lived here. After the war ended, the palace was gradually forgotten and dilapidated by the world. In 2001, Four Seasons Hotel purchased Gresham Palace from the Budapest government, renovated and renovated it, turning it into a luxurious, high-end hotel. Gresham Palace has once again been recognized by the world and has become one of the must-see attractions when visiting Budapest.

Pedofi Bridge

The Pedofi Bridge is a bridge in the southeast of central Budapest. It spans the Danube River and connects Pest and Buda. At first, the bridge was named after the Horti Miklos Bridge after the regent Horti Miklos, and later named after Pedofi Sandor. It is beautiful in shape and quietly crosses the beautiful Danube River. It not only brings great convenience to Budapest citizens 'travel, but has also become one of Budapest's famous attractions. Especially at night, with the cooperation of landscape lights, it is even more dazzling, attracting many tourists to stop here.

The Pedofi Bridge was first built between 1933 and 1937. It has a total length of about 514 meters and a width of 25.6 meters, including the approach bridge. After decades of ups and downs, it still stands on the Danube River. The two ends of the bridge connect Boraros Square and Goldmangyryi Square respectively. Boraros Square is the southern end of Budapest's famous Grand Ring Road and the HÉV terminal in Csepel, which is very important for tourists to travel; Goldmangyryi Square is adjacent to the campus of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics and has a large passenger flow.

Andrasch Street

András Street is a tree-lined avenue in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It was built in 1872 and was completed on August 20, 1876. It was mainly built to relieve the heavy traffic pressure on the Király utca parallel to it.

Andrássy Street is named after Prime Minister Gyula Andrássy, who supported the construction of the street at the time. It connects Elizabeth Square and City Park, and on both sides of the road are beautiful neo-Renaissance palaces and houses with beautiful facades, stairs and interior designs. It was listed on the World Cultural Heritage List in 2002. The palace on the street was built by Miklós Ybl, the most outstanding architect of the time, and was funded by Hungarian and other national banks; the houses were basically completed in 1884, and most of the houses were occupied by aristocrats, bankers, landlords and ancient families.

In addition to alleviating the huge transportation pressure, András Street is also one of the most important shopping streets in Budapest. There are various cafes, restaurants, theaters, and luxury boutiques on both sides of the street, which will surely meet your shopping, leisure and entertainment needs.

Hungarian State Opera

The Hungarian State Opera House is located on the famous Andrássy Avenue in the capital city of Budapest. It was built in 1875, completed in 1884 and put into use on September 27 of that year, and is one of Hungary's top art halls.

The National Opera House adopts a neo-Renaissance architectural style as a whole, with Baroque elements. The auditorium has a horseshoe structure with a total of 1261 seats. Although the theater is not the largest in terms of size and capacity, it is considered one of the few opera houses in the world that ranks among the top in terms of beauty and sound quality. According to measurements made by a group of international engineers in the 1970s, the theater ranks third in Europe in terms of acoustics after Teatro Alla Scala in Milan and Opera in Paris.

The annual performance season of the Hungarian National Opera House lasts from September to the end of June of the following year. In addition to performing operas, the Opera House also hosts the Hungarian National Ballet. Since its establishment, many important artists have been invited to perform here, which has been widely praised from all walks of life.​

Heroes Square

Entering Heroes 'Square, you can see two symmetrical arc-shaped stone pillars on both sides. Between each stone pillar, there are seven statues of historical heroes arranged. Above the stone wall are two sets of statues of warriors driving chariots. In the center of the square stands a 36-meter-high Millennium Monument, with a stone statue of the archangel Gabriel standing on the top. This angel who sympathizes and consolidates mankind in the Bible spreads his wings high and seems to have just fallen from the sky. On the base of the stone pillar are bronze statues of seven historical heroes riding horses. They were the seven leaders of the Hungarian nation when it settled here. This "Millennium Monument" was built in 1896 to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the Hungarian nation's settlement in Europe. The entire building complex is magnificent and magnificent, symbolizing the Hungarian people who have experienced many wars and catastrophes, their nostalgia for historical heroes and their yearning for a bright future.

The characteristic and spacious Heroes Square is a scenic spot that combines history, art and politics. On the right side of the square is the largest gallery in the country, and on the left is the art gallery.

Budapest Zoo

Budapest Zoo is located in the city park in the center of Budapest, Hungary. It is close to Heroes Square, which is listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. The transportation is very convenient. Tourists can reach it by taking Budapest Metro Line 1. This zoo was first officially opened to the public on August 9, 1866. It is the earliest zoo in Hungary and the second largest and oldest zoo in Europe. It enjoys a high reputation in the world and receives more than one million tourists from all over the world every year.

Since its establishment, Budapest Zoo has experienced three twists and turns, including the Second World War, and faced the danger of closing down. However, its staff overcame various difficulties with the support of all walks of life and finally successfully operated it to this day. Today, the Budapest Zoo houses a total of 733 species of animals from all regions of the world, including koalas, Komodo dragons, African elephants, etc., and has made outstanding contributions in animal research, promoting animal knowledge and protecting animals., won widespread praise from all walks of life.

Budapest Transport Museum

The Budapest Transport Museum is located in the southeast of the central city park of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It is one of the oldest transport museums in Europe and one of the most popular attractions in the city. It is a must-see place for both those who specialize in transportation and those who have a soft spot for transportation.

The Budapest Transport Museum can be roughly divided into several major parts: "History of Train Development","History of Road Transportation Development","History of Shipping Development","History of Aircraft and Space Development" and "History of Urban Transportation Development". Among them, in the exhibition on the development history of trains, some of the exhibits are models made in a ratio of 1:5. These models are only different in size from the real locomotive, and every detail is clearly displayed in front of tourists, allowing tourists to understand the development history of trains in more detail. Of course, real locomotives are also displayed here, especially a station dating from the 1900s that is the most eye-catching.

By visiting the exhibition on shipping development at the Budapest Transport Museum, visitors can understand the navigation knowledge of prehistoric humans and the development of Hungary's shipbuilding industry from different perspectives from the models displayed; while from visits to other sections, visitors have the opportunity to understand the development history of transportation, aviation, space and other fields in Hungary and even around the world, and perceive the progress of human society.

Hungarian Museum of Applied Art

The Hungarian Museum of Applied Art is located in the 9th District of Budapest, the capital of Hungary, near the southern end of the Grand Ring Road. It is one of the most famous museums in the city. The museum was designed and built by Ödön Lechner from 1893 to 1896. It adopts the overall Art Nouveau style and combines Hungarian folk ceramics as well as Islamic and Indian patterns. It has a distinctive image and is worth tasting carefully.

Of course, in addition to its distinctive external characteristics, the collection in the Museum of Applied Art is also very rich. The museum houses many European decorative art works, including home furnishings, metal products, textiles, ceramics, glass products, etc. These collections are either exquisite in shape, beautiful in color, or fine in workmanship, all of which carry the connotation of a specific period. It also reflects the development level of productivity and people's living habits at that time, and therefore has very important historical significance. In addition, the Museum of Applied Art also has a small public library for citizens and tourists to borrow.

house of terror

The House of Terror is a museum located at 60 András Street in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It was first officially opened to the public on February 24, 2002. The director general has always been Dr. Mary Schmidt. The museum's exterior is black, which contrasts sharply with other buildings on Andrásse Street, making it particularly eye-catching.

The exhibition in the House of Terror contains some information about communism and fascism, as well as relations with Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. In addition, there are exhibits on Hungarian organizations, such as the fascist organization Arrow Cross Party and the Hungary-Bureau ÁVH (similar to the Soviet KGB secret police). Most of the exhibits and materials are in Hungarian, but each room has an extensive information sheet in English and Hungarian, and the museum also provides audio guides in English and German.

Some commentators say that the museum depicts too much Hungary as a victim of foreign aggression and does not have enough understanding of the Hungarians 'own problems. Others believe that the museum is a "political gimmick" by right-wing groups and reflects more contemporary politics than balanced historical facts. Still, the House of Terror has become a popular tourist attraction, with many positive online reviews and a large number of visitors, with more than 1000 visitors per day since it opened in 2002.

St. Istvan's Cathedral

St. Istvan's Cathedral is located in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It is an ancient Roman rectangular Christian church. The church is named after Saint Stephen I, Hungary's first king, mainly to commemorate his great contribution to Hungary. Today, the king's mummified right hand is still hidden in a reliquary in the church. St. Istvan's Cathedral is the most important church in Hungary. It was built in the mid-19th century and took 54 years before it was finally completed in 1905.

The cathedral adopts a neoclassical architectural style as a whole, with a width of 55 meters, a length of 87.4 meters, and a dome height of 96 meters. Together with the Hungarian Parliament Building in the city, it is ranked as the tallest building in Budapest. The two buildings are 96 meters high, symbolizing the consistency of secular and spiritual thoughts. Moreover, the church has a clock tower on each wing of the dome hall. The clock on the southern clock tower weighs nine tons and is the largest clock in Hungary. St. Istvan's Cathedral is magnificent and richly decorated. It is one of the most famous attractions in Hungary. Tourists can enter the church to visit it, or use the elevator or 364 steps to reach the cathedral dome.

Buda Castle

Buda Castle, also known as the "Royal Palace" or "Royal Castle", is located on the south side of Castle Hill in Budapest, Hungary. In the north, it is adjacent to the famous Castle District. It is said that the Castle District is known for its ancient and spectacular medieval buildings, Baroque buildings and buildings built in the 19th century. Houses, churches and other buildings are famous around the world, attracting tourists and architectural designers from all over the world to visit it. In 1987, Buda Castle was included in the World Cultural Heritage Site as a part of Budapest's landscape and was widely known as Hungary's Forbidden City.

Buda Castle was built in 1247, when King Bella IV of Hungary built this magnificent castle to resist the invasion of the Tartars. Later, King Sigismund of Luxembourg converted the original building into a Gothic palace. Between 1541 and 1686, Ottoman Turci occupied Budapest, and Buda Castle was used as a military camp and mosque. It was not until the 17th century, when the Habsburgs drove out Turkey and Buda Castle was rebuilt in the Baroque style. The current Buda Castle has become an art gallery and museum in Hungary for tourists to enjoy. Its exquisite shape and various precious collections inside have won praise from tourists from all over the world.

Szechenyi thermal bath

Szecheni Thermal Spa is located in the city park of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It is the largest medicinal hot spring in Europe. Its water comes from two hot springs, with water temperatures of 74 degrees Celsius and 77 degrees Celsius respectively. The spa was built in 1913 and adopts a neo-Baroque design as a whole and is named after István Széchenyi.

The hot spring water at Seseni Hot Spring is rich in minerals such as sulfates, bicarbonate, potassium, and magnesium, and has a good recuperation effect for treating degenerative joint diseases, chronic and subacute joint inflammation, etc. There are two types of outdoor hot spring pools and indoor hot spring pools in the hot spring pool. The water temperature of the outdoor hot spring pool is 27 degrees Celsius to 38 degrees Celsius, and the water depth is 0.8 meters to 1.7 meters; while the hot spring temperature of the indoor hot spring pool is 27 degrees Celsius. Massage, sauna and other services are also provided, allowing tourists to fully enjoy the comfort brought by soaking in the hot spring.

Of course, in addition to soaking in the hot springs, Budapest's rich electronic music performances, bar life and colorful nightlife are also very popular. Imagine having fun, soaking in the comfortable hot springs and having a good sleep. It's really leisurely!