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A complete travel guide to the Paris of East

by Parastoo Sahebi
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With its phenomenal architecture, exciting views, and dynamic atmosphere, Budapest is definitely what every tourist desires to visit. The city is built upon some pleasant combinations. Combination of East and West, Combination of Modern and traditional. There is so much to know about this city that you need to have a brief glance at the Budapest travel guide even before planning your visit.

Dating back to the Stone Age, Budapest has seen a lot during its long life. You can see numerous sights related to the Ancient Roman, Baroque, Renaissance, and even Ottoman eras, and that is what makes it pleasant. Whatever your taste is, you can have your pick of the city.

There is beauty everywhere in the city. The God-given beauty of nature is the first thing you will notice. But there is a fabulous cultural beauty within Budapest, impressed by different cultures and civilizations, and created by the hands of Hungarians.

The city had its golden era during the 19th century, and most of the architectural wonders you can see in your visit is built in that era.

The city owes its long period of living to an always welcoming host. Famous and beautiful Danube River which has also split its breathtaking pearl into three main regions. Buda, Pest, and Óbuda are the three parts consisting of Budapest. Each one has its own kind of beauty, and together they make the fantastic Budapest.

As one of the most popular European tourist destinations, every visitor can enjoy his own share of the city’s beauty and Budapest is generous enough to accept millions of visitors per year.

In this article, we will provide a Budapest travel guide so that you can have a better idea about the city and visiting it.

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When to visit

The best time to visit Budapest is in the period between March and May and also September through November. In these periods the weather is in a nice condition which not so cold or so hot. On the other hand, the city is not crowded during these months. So you can easily enjoy the city within a season in which the weather is awesome and there is a fair number of people on the streets and around the attractions.

If you are fond of snow and winter, then January is a brilliant choice. The cold weather and streets which are always snowy will give you a different, fabulous picture of the city. You can also enjoy the Christmas and its traditions in the city that can be counted for you as a bonus of the January visit.

Where to visit

There are several attractions in the city which are among the must-sees. In this part of our Budapest travel guide, we will introduce some of the most popular ones.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2593″ img_size=”800*500″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Buda Castle

The stunning 200-room palace known as Buda Castle is an 18th-century wonder located inside a medieval construction called Castle Hill.

This impressive architectural masterpiece is built as a replacement for a 13th-century castle which was protecting the stronghold from Mongol raids. The Buda Castle was terribly damaged during World War II, but a brilliant restoration took place and it is now as impressive as it was supposed to be.

Buda Castle itself homes to some museums such as Hungarian National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum.
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Parliament Building

You surely have seen some pictures of this amazing building before coming across any Budapest travel guide. The third-largest parliament building of the world is a truly picturesque wonder beside the beautiful Danube.

In 1886 and when Hungary was a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this Neo-Gothic building was opened in order to mark the 1000th anniversary of the country.

The Parliament building is not wonderful only from outside. It has an eye-catching 19 kilometers length of corridors and stairs and 691 rooms. The main entrance hall and various lobbies are an amazing work of art themselves.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2595″ img_size=”800*500″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

Fisherman’s Bastion

Located in the Buda district, this fabulous construction, which is built on the walls of the middle age guild of fishermen, truly looks like a castle in the fairytales. Overlooking the Danube, you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the river and the fabulous Parliament building on the top of the Bastion.

This picturesque building is one of the most favorite attractions among tourists. You can see the fabulous bronze statue of the first Hungarian king, Saint Stephen around the Fisherman’s Bastion, and some scenes of his life portrayed on the walls.

Matthias Church

Also known as the Church of our Lady, this magnificent church is situated within the Castle Hill. It was built in the 13th century and was used as a mosque during the reign of Turks in the city. After the occupation was over, this church which owns some impressive portrayals of the death of Mary had been renovated in the Baroque style of architecture.

Several historic events such as the coronation of King Charles I and Emperor Franz Joseph I has occurred in the Matthias Church. For the latter, the famous Franz Liszt composed his popular masterpiece, “The Coronation Mass”.

If you are interested in music, there are organ concerts in the church every Sunday evening. The good news is they are totally free.

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