Budapest is an awesome city. Ancient history, an imperial background, Europe’s biggest river and a stunning architecture. Budapest offers a lot of travel attractions and the most famous is the Danube dinner and cruise. But there are a lot of attractions in Budapest, we will talk about some of them and finishing with some details about the Danube river cruise.
St. Stephen’s Basilica of Budapest is also a cathedral and is a popular attraction for its impressive architecture, the beauty of its interior, and the panoramic views from its dome. Dedicated to St. Stephen, Hungary’s holy king who was also the founder of the Hungarian state, it was begun in 1851, but after several construction setbacks – including the collapse of its unfinished dome – it was not dedicated until 1905. The roof, towers, and external walls were badly damaged in World War II, and the church’s precious mosaics fell from the walls. But these were successfully restored to their original place and are the highlight of the richly decorated interior. The five-part Venetian mosaic is in the sanctuary and represents the allegories of the mass. The most precious holy relic is displayed under glass in the chapel to the left of the high altar, the mummified right hand of the church’s patron saint, the first king of Hungary. Two elevators carry visitors into the cupola (or you can climb the 364 steps) for sweeping 360-degree views over the city and the Danube. Guided tours of the basilica are given on weekdays, and it is often the setting for organ and other classical concerts.
Hungary’s Parliament Building was built in 1902 and is the third largest parliament building in the world. Standing on the banks of the river Danube, in Pest, it’s an impressive edifice built in the Gothic Revival style and is worth visiting both for its stunning architecture and political significance. Tours of the building’s interior are available in a number of languages, while outside there’s a recently renovated square and a monument to the victims of the 1956 revolution in Hungary. A fairytale castle on the Buda side of the city, the Fisherman’s Bastion is a lookout point affording stunning panoramic views across the Danube towards the Hungarian Parliament Building and Pest. Built in 1902, in the neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque styles, it’s an incredibly photogenic part of the city and is free to visit.
Hungary is worthily famous for its tourism. Several tourists visit our country from year to year, and they adore the most beautiful and famous cities in our country, taste the national dishes, or try the noblest Hungarian wines. Sometimes we, Hungarians, may forget how lucky we are. Our country is full of beautiful natural places and also marvelous buildings and other spectacles. Although we live here, we often forget to enjoy all this treasure which is so near to us. If you choose our Budapest River Cruise, you can flash a glance to the everyday life of the city like a bird which flies above the bank of Buda and Pest and the monumental buildings. You can adore the city with several cars and people. Furthermore, the night lights of Budapest always fascinate our guests. A Budapest Cruise is an inspiring experience not only for foreigners but also for us, Hungarians. Read more details at Budapest sightseeing cruise.
The tour offers a considerable amount of attractions on both banks of River Danube. Right at the pontoon of the Elizabeth Bridge, the Gellert Hill displays a great panorama with the Citadel and its Statue of Liberty. Located atop the hills of Buda, the Castle district is an important landmark in itself. Hungary’s history is embodied in buildings and monuments such as the Royal Palace of Buda, the Bazaar Gardens, and the Matthias Church with Holy Trinity Square or the Fisherman’s Bastion. The Pest side of the Danube is equally prominent, rich in wonderful architecture and design. Besides, the Danube Promenade is also home to the finest cafes and restaurants in the city.