5 Jewels Of Budapest That You Cannot Miss
Are you ready to travel to one of the most beautiful cities in Europe? It is true that on the continent there are plenty of destinations to visit due to its beauty, but the Hungarian capital stands out. A beautiful city, full of history and art that is reflected in the places that we are going to visit. Pay attention, we bring you the great jewels of Budapest. Ready for adventure?
The jewels of Budapest
Suitcases packed, plane flights taken, calendar days crossed out… Now it’s time to head to Budapest! What is the best thing you can visit from there in one day? Well, here we show you the 5 most important places in the city:
1. Parliament of Budapest
Big, pretty and majestic. It is much more than one of the jewels of Budapest, it is one of its icons. Its construction began at the end of the 19th century, ending in 1902. It is the third largest parliament in the world, after those of Romania and Argentina.
Inside it has 691 rooms, which is said soon, and measures 260 meters long and 118 wide. That is why we say that it is one of the icons of Budapest: seeing it becomes something impressive on the outside … Even if you imagine yourself on the inside! Look at its main dome, the staircase and its wonderful interior decoration.
2. Chain Bridge
The Chain Bridge is another of the icons of Budapest. Historic and popular, it has crossed the Danube River for over 150 years. However, it was razed during the Second World War and the current one is the one that was reopened in 1949 after being rebuilt.
It was built by Count István Széchenyi to link the cities of Buda and Pest. We advise you to take a walk on the bridge and cross the Danube on it. You will have complete views of the city, with the Buda castle at the top. If you like them, try going at night too. It has no waste!
3. Buda Castle
Buda Castle was the royal residence of the Hungarian kings. Declared a World Heritage Site in 1987, it was built in the 14th century on the highest part of the city. Its style is late baroque and inside it houses the Széchenyi Library, the Hungarian National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum.
As happened with another of the jewels of Budapest, the Chain Bridge, in World War II it suffered serious damage during the siege of the city. That it still stands today is a myth in Hungarian history.
4. Heroes’ Square
If we keep talking about history, it is impossible not to go through Heroes’ Square on our visit to Budapest. It is a space that honors the leaders of the seven tribes that founded Hungary.
It is located in the city center and is surrounded by the Museum of Fine Arts and the Palace of Art. However, its most impressive part is the Millennium Memorial, the statue that stands with the figures of the tribal leaders.
It is very easy to get there, as it has its own metro stop on the city’s main line. And, like the Chain Bridge, the Heroes’ Square is impressive at night. Lighting plays a great role in exalting the beauty of the place. So during your night walk, you already know. Don’t forget to stop by!
5. Széchenyi Spa
And last but not least, we show you one of the jewels of Budapest that you will enjoy the most. It is one of the most special spas in Europe and perhaps the world. A place with a lot of tourist influx so, again, we recommend you book in advance.
Once there, enjoy its facilities, its historical architecture and, above all, the various thermal facilities. The spa has 15 pools, 12 indoors and 3 outdoors. In the case of the latter, being submerged in waters at 37º C in winter while it is freezing is a unique experience.
What was said. Get ready for a relaxing and refreshing experience. For something, Budapest earned the title of the city of spas! Along with this, you can also visit the Gellért spa and the Ruda spa. They also have no waste!
This is the most important thing that is waiting for you in Budapest. Are you ready? Just one last tip: don’t forget to pack your swimsuit in your luggage even if you’re wearing a coat and scarves. You will not regret!
