Location: District V / Inner City
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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in District V / Inner City, Central Hungary
Over 15 million gallons of water bubble daily into Budapest's 118 springs and boreholes. The city of spas offers an astounding array of baths, from the sparkling Gellert Baths to the vast 1913 neo-baroque Szechenyi Spa to Rudas Spa, a dramatic 16th-century Turkish pool with original Ottoman architecture. The "Queen of the Danube" is also steeped in history, culture and natural beauty. Get your camera ready for the Roman ruins of the Aquincum Museum, Heroes' Square and Statue Park, and the 300-foot dome of St. Stephen's Basilica.
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1. Korzo - Danube Embankment (Dunakorzo)
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4.5 based on 345 reviews
This scenic walkway provides sweeping views across the Danube to the Buda side, passing several upscale hotels, restaurants and cafes.
Reviewed By anagP6520XJ - Sydney, Australia
Amazing views during the day and the night with all the lights on. It is a great place to walk and sit to just take in the view. There is plenty to see and do along here.
2. Hungarian Parliament Building
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4.5 based on 41,454 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 shooshana - Los Angeles, United States
This is the third largest Parliament building in the world, Budapest is an amazing city with great people, I recommend the Hop on and Hop off tour bus, make sure you purchase the boat ride included, I’m in awe❤️
3. St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
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4.5 based on 21,920 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 H2943DObrucec - Krakow, Poland
All I can say is it's well worth a visit, beautiful building with stunning views from the Look out as well as the stunning views inside.All they ask is a small donation as you enter.
4. Danube Palace
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4.5 based on 229 reviews
The Danube Palace was built between 1883 and 1885, in a splendid Neo-Baroque style according to the plans of Vilmos Freund. At that time it was known as the casino of Lipotvaros - but not in the term of gambling, but an aristocratic club for entertainment. From its built till the Second World War the Palace served as a place of culture, supported many young artists, and even Bartok, Kodaly, Dvorak played in its first-class concert hall. Since 1951 the building was carrying out the cultural programs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.Nowadays the beautiful halls and rooms of the Danube Palace are hosting cultural, social and gala events like weddings and Folklore performances.
Reviewed By Deb04101 - Portland, United States
This is a small theatre that regularly presents concerts of traditional Hungarian folk music and dance. I was concerned that it might turn out to be a schmaltzy tourist event, but both dancers and musicians were top-notch, and I could hardly sit still in my seat. The violinist in particular was excellent. If you'd like to see some of the roots of Hungary's contribution to world music, this high-energy performance will definitely entertain you.
5. Pesti Vigado
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4.5 based on 134 reviews
Pesti Vigado This is a more than 150 years old amazing building full of history. It is where Budapest was born in 1873. Where emperor Franz Joseph’s coronation banquette was held in 1867, and where highly-acclaimed concerts took place by outstanding musicians including Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms and Claude Debussy. Today, Pesti Vigado is housing interesting contemporary exhibitions and it has an unparalleled panoramic view from its roof terrace over the heart of the city along the river Danube.
Reviewed By Ogi0 - Sofia, Bulgaria
Very beautiful historic building of more than 150 years. Here was the banquet for the coronation of Emperor Franz Joseph, and now is a concert hall. The evening it is very well lit.
6. Shoes on the Danube Bank
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4.5 based on 21,023 reviews
Reviewed By Tiberius_C_Bud - Budapest, Hungary
Located in the vicinity of the Hungarian Parliament (in the direction of the Chain Bridge), on the banks of the Danube, the shoes along the promenade is a memorial to all those shot into the Danube by the Arrow Cross militia. You'll see big and small shoes, boots, elegant shoes, children's shoes, etc. symbolizing the fact that no one was spared. The place is symbolic inasmuch as that wasn't the only spot where the executions took place, but in several other places along the banks of the river. It's especially touching during sunset and evening.
7. Gresham Palace
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4.5 based on 570 reviews
Reviewed By tk3232 - Sugar Land, United States
Overlooking Szechenyi ter, Gresham Palace once held the offices of a life-insurance company; today it houses of Budapest's top hotels - Four seasons. To this day it is the most beautiful and one of the largest buildings in Budapest. Even if you're not a guest, ogle its glorious facade and stroll thought its luxurious lobby (lobby open 24 hours daily). Be sure to get a good look at the Gresham Palace's fine facade - consider circling around the park and looking back. Be careful when you cross the street - there is no pedestrian demarcation! Damaged in World War II, the building was an eyesore for decades. Reportedly, an aging local actress refused to move out, so developers had to wait for her to, ahem, vacate before they could reclaim the building. In 1999, the Gresham Palace was meticulously restored to its former glory. Saunter into the lobby and absorb the gorgeous details. For example, not only did they have to re-crate the unique decorative tiles - they had to rebuild the original machines that made the tiles. Our preliminary plans included visiting Kollazs Cafe, which is located in the hotel lobby - but looking at the menu and prices, we decided to skip this pleasure. The cafe looks respectable and the prices are there $$$$.
8. Kossuth Lajos Square
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4.5 based on 484 reviews
Reviewed By BalkrishnaShroff - Mumbai, India
Kossuth Square is a city square in the Lipotvaros neighbourhood of Budapest on the banks of Danube. Its most notable landmark is the Hungarian Parliament Building. There is a station of the M2 (east-West) line of Budapest Metro as well as a stop for the scenic Tram No. 2. In the second half of the 19th century, great public buildings were erected on square and it became the symbolic center of the Hungarian State. The square was closed in 1912 by a decision of the Parliament in order to restore its pre-1944 view. It was reopened in 2014 as a no-traffic zone with a beautiful park, new tracks for tram no. 2, an underground parking garage, sculptures, and a memorial to the victims of the Kossuth Ter massacre on 25th October 1956. It is a beautiful square with lot of bars and restaurants in nearby lanes. One can sit on a bench facing Danube and watch the world go by for hours.
9. Hungarian Orthodox Cathedral of Our Lady
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By 547csabap - Budapest, Hungary
Hungary is rather catholic, but there are some Orthodox churches. The most beautyful is in the city of Budapest, a short walk from the Danube, from the Elisabeth Bridge. Lookat the amazing altar screen!
10. Belvarosi Nagyboldogasszony Foplebaniatemplom
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4.0 based on 123 reviews
History of the Inner-City Parish Church Budapest The foundations of the church lie partly on the remains of a Roman building. A military fortification, Contra Aquincum, used to stand on what is now Március 15 Square with the commander’s room stretching beneath today’s church. Archaeological excavations between 2014 and 2016 revealed the remains of a stone building with many separate rooms and brick flooring, part of which could be heated. The fort commander’s room was actively used until the middle of the 4th century. The ditch in the centre of the room was part of the hypocaust. In the 11th and 12th centuries the stones of the Roman fort were reused to build a Romanesque church, whose original foundation walls are still visible today in the crypt. The church was then converted in the 12th century. A wall of the church erected at that time is preserved in the northern tower and is the largest extant Romanesque wall in Budapest.
Reviewed By S5471CZgaryh - Budapest, Hungary
Throughout its history, its purpose, under the guidence of the Fraciscan Order, foundered by St Francis of Assisi,this holy place of praise and worship, has endured numerous "trials and tribulations" It stands still in the 21st century, bringing to its community and the wider world that visit this beautiful and historic City of Budapest, and Country of Hungary, in its message to those that enter its doors, the true meaning of peace, tranquility, hope and love.In the word Catholic, we acknowledge within its meaning "all embracing" which is a world for which I pray, and trust others who visit this holy place, join me in just not the historical significence of this place, its message, but feel embraced moved and enriched, motivated to-wards making continuous in our daily lives acts of deeds that make our world universal and all embracing.
