What to See in Central Hungary

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Hungarian Parliament Building

Neo-Gothic government building serving as the seat of the national legislature and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Buda Castle

Historic royal palace complex featuring baroque and medieval architecture, housing museums and art galleries within a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Fisherman's Bastion

Neo-romanesque and neo-gothic lookout built in the early 20th century, featuring panoramic views of the Danube and surrounding cityscape.
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St. Stephen's Basilica

Neo-Renaissance Roman Catholic basilica known for its impressive architecture, historical significance, and as a venue for concerts and religious services.
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Central Market Hall

Historic indoor market hall featuring local Hungarian products, cuisine, and souvenirs in a notable Art Nouveau building from 1897.
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Széchenyi Thermal Bath

Historic neo-baroque thermal bath complex featuring extensive indoor and outdoor pools, medicinal baths, and spa facilities.
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Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
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Music fountain

Musical fountain featuring a large water surface with high jets illuminated by LED lights, accompanied by classical music and light shows.
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Lehel Market Hall

This truly bizarre building holds a really good food market where you can buy everything from fast food snacks to local produce.
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Elisabeth lookout

The Elizabeth Lookout is a historic lookout tower on János Hill above Budapest.
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Palatinus Bath

These baths, boasting intricately-designed outdoor pools, were the first baths in the entire city to allow their visitors to bathe outside.
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Buda Hills

Easily accessible from the city, the hills are a perfect getaway. Take a walk here and enjoy the Central European landscape.
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King Mátyás Museum

This history museum is itself a living piece of history. Built in the 13th century, it used to serve as the royal palace of Hungarian kings,…
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Gödöllő Royal Palace

The Royal Palace of Gödöllő or Grassalkovich Castle is an imperial and royal Hungarian palace located in the municipality of Gödöllő in…
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Visegrád Citadel

This citadel was built in the 13th century by king Béla IV, as a part of a larger chain of fortifications in the area.
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Budapest Wildlife Park

A protected area that showcases animals typical for the region. The surrounding nature is enchanting no matter the season.
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Solymár Castle

This partially reconstructed ruin boasts great views of the surrounding lands. A good choice for a family trip.
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Ármin Vámbéry

Ármin Vámbéry, also known as Arminius Vámbéry, was a Hungarian Turkologist and traveller.
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Maria Theresa
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Normafa

Normafa is a popular tourist sight in the Buda Hills. It is mainly known for its panoramic scenery and fresh air.
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Ödön Lechner

Ödön Lechner was a Hungarian architect, one of the prime representatives of the Hungarian Szecesszió style, which was related to Art…