Tourist Information
The capital of Hungary, known by many as the “Pearl of the
Danube”, is
undoubtedly one of the most
beautifully located cities in the world. The river Danube runs through
the middle of the metropolis of two million, dividing hilly Buda, with
its narrow cobbled streets and mixture of medieval and neo-classical
buildings, from the Pest plain, with its wide boulevards. The city
known as Budapest consists of three cities, united in 1873:
Óbuda, the oldest section, with Celtic and Roman ruins on the Buda side of the Danube; Buda in the gently rolling hills on the western bank, famous for its historic Castle Hill and beautiful residential area; and bustling Pest with its shopping, government and commercial districts on the flat plain of the east bank.
Visitors will find side by side the remains of fortresses and buildings from Roman times, still operating Turkish baths, Gothic and Baroque buildings, and the incredibly rich Art Nouveau architectural heritage. It is a city where the pleasing harmony of different architectural styles and superb structures, the cafes, gastronomy and culture are combined with legendary hospitality to blend into an unforgettable experience for visitors.
Budapest is renowned as one of the most beautiful World Heritage sites, with Andrassy Avenue, the Castle District and the Danube Embankment all holders of this prestigious award.