HAPPY MONDAY! MOST BEAUTIFUL CITIES IN THE WORLD WEEK. BUDAPEST. The Queen of the Danube Budapest, Hungary Two cities separated by the Danube River became one and formed one of Europes most beautiful capitals. Today, Budapest has also grown in the number of tourist visits, as well as in hotels, restaurants, and boutiques opening their doors. Since joining the European Union not too long ago, it has been cleaning up its beautiful architecture and is now more attractive than ever. Its especially beautiful when seen from the top of the hilly Buda side or from the river, with landmarks standing out in the skyline. A visit to its famous thermal baths is a must, and the classical music scene is impressive. You may also join the local fashion-conscious youth in the new buzzing nightlife, or simply continue wandering the cobbled streets admiring the citys charm and lovely vistas. Top 10 Sights and Attractions A walk through the CASTLE DISTRICT and FISHERMENS BASTION. The magnificent PARLIAMENT. Relaxing at the GELLÉRT BATHS. The landmark ST. STEPHANS BASILICA. The art collections of the National Gallery. Crossing the monumental CHAIN BRIDGE. A stroll down VÁCI UTCA STREET and shopping down ANDRÁSSY UT. The interior and architecture of MÁTYÁS CHURCH. Watching a performance or going on a tour of the State Opera House. The national treasures inside the Hungarian National Museum. Where to Stay Look for the hotel or hostel that best matches your budget, type of trip or personality. Here you can guarantee a room but you do NOT pay anything at the time of booking. Payments are only made at the hotel and there are no booking fees. Most hotels allow cancellations with no penalty if done up to 24 or 48 hours in advance. Youll see that information at the time of booking and again in the confirmation email. Eating and Drinking Theres some serious culinary fusion going on in Budapest right now. While you can still find your pure, traditional goulash, youll also get a tour of Asia or Europe in a new generation of restaurants. The dining experience in the Hungarian capital has not only improved in quality, but also in number of choices. What remains unchanged is the café culture in a number of classic and modern coffeehouses. Order one of the delicious pastries to go with your coffee and admire the faded splendor or the modern attitude of your surroundings. Shopping In the years following the country joining the European Union, Hungarys capital saw an unprecedented growth in shopping options with new stores and malls opening around the city. Vaci Utca is Budapests main pedestrian street and thats where youll see tourists and locals window shopping, while others look for luxury brands in Andrassy Ut. For antiques theres Falk Miksa Utca lined with charming and atmospheric shops and galleries, and for just about anything head to Ecseri Piac, said to the biggest flea market in Eastern Europe. The covered Central Market Hall designed by Gustave Eiffel is also an interesting stop, selling fresh produce and local products.
Posted on: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:48:00 +0000
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