Location: Budakeszi
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Budakeszi (German: Wudigeß) is a town in Pest County, in the Budapest metropolitan area, Hungary. It is located beyond the Jánoshegy hill at the western city limits of Budapest, about 12 km (7 mi) west of the Zero Kilometre Stone in the city centre. A popular recreational area, the landscape is characterized by forests, predominantly oaks, by vineyards and by orchards.
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1. Parliament
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The domed neo-Gothic structre was inspired by the British House of Parliament and serves as both a vibrant government center and a proud city landmark on the banks of the Danube.
Reviewed By Fane_Babanul - Rishon Lezion, Israel
This is the 3'd largest Parliament in the world, after the Romanian and the Argentine one.
It is beautifully decorated.
In the central hall you see the Crown of St. Stephen, the state symbol of Hungary.
I recommend making a reservation as far in advance as possible, to chose the most convenient time.
2. Budakeszi Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By stinkwink - Sydney, Australia
The wildlife park situated in a valley in between the hills of Buda. It’s just a short drive from Budapest, but if you use public transport take a 22A or 222, or 22 from Széll Kálmán tér, and get off at Szanatórium-Vadaspark stop in Budakeszi. Walk on Szanatórium street till the very end, and there is a roughly 1 km well-marked walk to the park through a forest, that is an enjoyment itself. Plenty of spring wildflowers, and birdsong from various species. You can see the little fingers if you’re careful. In the Wildlife Park first, you reach the small exhibition of domestic animals. They are presenting old Hungarian varieties, which have only just saved from extinction, and now realizing their benefits, started to breed again. This part is free of charge. They exhibit the famous Mangalica pig, (with a free of cholesterol lard), the heart-breaking sheep and the Hungarian Simmental cattle. By accident, I could see an adorable little wild hog, which was collected by visitors from the forest – wrongly- since they thought that the baby and his siblings abandoned. Now one of the carers was bottle feeding it, and the little guy was irresistible.
After you enter and pay the fee, the first stop is the facilities. They clean, equipped with everything. There is a restaurant nearby the entrance, the Vadaspark étterem. The Tripadvisor community rated it four*. Since I didn’t try, it’s just a second-hand opinion. There is also a buffet, which wasn’t open jet but will serve Lángos, Gulash soup, and next to it a Kürtős kalács place as well. The park has a lot of different kind of animals that you can, and already can not find in Hungary, or something like the raccoon, that is reintroducing itself to this area. Because I was there at feeding time, there was plenty of crying out, croaking, whining, running around, like they didn’t eat ages ago, while all of them were overweight.
The stars were the brown bears and the wolves, but I preferred the dreamy-eyed dealers. Charlie, the raven, couldn’t beg on the same heart-braking voice as his Australian brother, but was just as handsome as well, and maybe slightly bigger.
The Wildlife Park obviously doesn’t keep the animals free, but they have a big paddock, and the birds a capacious aviarium.
3. Fisherman's Bastion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Built during the 19th century for the Hungarian Millennium celebrations, this mock bastion features pointed towers and turrets, reminiscent of the fairytale Castles in Disney World.
Reviewed By Heather M - Colchester, Connecticut
Fisherman’s Bastion offers stunning views from the top of the castle area hill down to the Danube river & across. We took a guided tour, the bus dropped us off approximately a half mile away (no coach buses are allowed in the castle area). There is a small fee to climb up to the lookout point. We went on a Saturday & it was very crowded. The bus loading/unloading process is not very orderly, you must push yourself through crowds of people who are also waiting for their buses .
4. Danube River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Fred W - Panama City, Florida
Majestic river.. we took a dinner cruise which afforded us a wonderful view of the city at night. Every building is lit up and the beauty of the city was reflected off of the river. Suggest you look for a boat tour.
5. Shoes on the Danube Bank
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
6. St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Built between 1851 and 1905, this large parish church accommodates 8,500 people and features a magnificent 300-foot, neo-Renaissance dome.
Reviewed By Jebediah_Solomon - Hong Kong, China
This is a new, but beautifully decorated church. Apparently it took over 50 years to build because the dome kept collapsing.
This is a must see. We also paid to climb up the stairs to dome for sweeping views of the city. I think this would be amazing at dusk. The dome itself is beautiful, built on metal and has a steam punk vibe to it.
7. Castle Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Lovingly restored after being reduced to rubble during World War II, this picturesque area is located in the heart of medieval Budapest, which is characterized by cobblestone streets, narrow alleys and lovely squares surrounded by baroque and classical buildings.
Reviewed By Asia L - Salisbury, United Kingdom
The area around and including the castle makes for a beautiful walk, with the castle's gigantic structure looking over you. The castle vantage point also creates for a good view of the city. The castle also has a museum, which is somewhat interesting but arguably not enough information in English, with little guidance of the best way to view the museum (e.g. from top to bottom).
8. Szechenyi Chain Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Completed in 1849, this bridge was the first to be built across the Hungarian section of the Danube and is now considered to be one of the city's major landmarks.
Reviewed By ArijLor
Maybe the biggest, longest and busiest bridge of them all in Budapest. You will not miss this bridge if you decide to go from one side to the other. Main activities are around this area. Preferred the liberty bridge (green one) as this looks more old and different. Also by night pretty because of the green color.
It's not worth it to see this big bridge, unless you are passing by or taking this bridge to cross.
9. Heroes' Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
A large square constructed in 1896 for the millennium of the Magyar Conquest of Hungary. The square's Millennial Monument is flanked by the Fine Arts Museum and the Mucsarnok Art Gallery.
Reviewed By NHAD - CY
we took the tram from the hotel and it was like 10 minutes from the hotel ; try to be with somebody who knows the history in order to understand all these statues ;nice coffe shops nearby as well an ice skating center there as well
10. Budapest Pinball Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 982 reviews
Hungary's first and Europe's largest continuously operating interactive pinball exhibition with unlimited trial of more than 130 pinball machines.
Reviewed By Ciara B - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
I visited with my boyfriend on the last day of our holiday. It is a bit of a walk out of the center and as we were getting closer I was having my doubts because there wasn't another soul about. When we found the place however it was very busy and had a nice chill vibe. It was great value and the machines are all beautiful. This was a very memorable part of our holiday.
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