Downtown – Pest

A buzz with pavement cafés, street artists, vendors, boutiques and nightclubs, the dowtown (belváros in Hungarian) or Inner City is the hub of Pest and, for tourists at least, the epicentre of what’s happening. Commerce and pleasure have been its lifeblood as long as Pest has existed, first as a medieval market town and later as the kernel of a city whose belle époque rivalled Vienna’s.… Read the rest here →

Andrássy út (Avenue)

Name: Andrássy út
Category: Architecture, castles and historic districts
Location: 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út.

Description

After a trip to Paris in 1858 Count Gyula Andrássy had the idea to cut out a large thoroughfare linking the Small Boulevard to the Bois-de-Ville.… Read the rest here →

Budapest’s Bests in Two Days

The “Budapest’s Bests in Two Days” page, offers an immersive exploration of Budapest’s renowned thermal baths, unique architectural gems, and sites reflecting Hungary’s diverse history. The itinerary encourages relaxation at Széchenyi Baths, exploration of Vajdahunyad Castle’s varied architectural styles, a visit to the temporarily closed Fine Arts Museum, a stroll up Andrássy út, insights into Hungary’s political past at the Terror House, and marvels at the Great Synagogue and the Art Nouveau brilliance of the Applied Arts Museum.… Read the rest here →

Budapest’s Bests in One Day

Embark on an enthralling journey through Budapest, a city that unfolds like a historical tapestry under the golden hues of dawn. This city, renowned for its architectural splendor and historical depth, offers an action-packed tour designed to captivate both the heart and the mind.… Read the rest here →

Shopping

Main shopping streets

Shopping is the most beloved activity of modern-day human being. Budapest, as every other big city, has shops of worldfamous brands to offer. These are to be found mainly in malls, Vörösmarty Square (Vörösmarty tér), Fashion Street and Andrássy Avenue (Andrássy út).… Read the rest here →