Arpád Bridge (Arpádhíd) The bridge, built in 1950 and running along the northern edge of Margaret Island, is 928 m long and connects the Pest and…

Monument to Mihaly Vörösmarty Vörösmarty was an important Hungarian poet and writer. He also made a name for himself through his Shakespeare translations into Hungarian…

Castles, chateaus and palaces Castle palace, The first castle complex at this point, of which no building certificates can be found, was built in 1241/42….

Operetta theater The popular Budapest Orpheum had to close its doors at the beginning of the First World War and the traditional building was feared…

Kunsthalle Here temporary exhibitions by Hungarian and foreign artists are offered. Address: XIV. Hösök tere opening times Tue-Sun 10 am-6pm Ludwig Museum (museum for contemporary…

Westbahnhof The beautiful listed Westbahnhof (Budapest Nyugati pályaudvar) was built between 1874 and 1877, the steel construction of the filigree building comes from the company…

Falk Miksa Street This elegant street is the city’s antiques street. Here you will find over 20 antiquities shops where you can find a lot…

City highlights Castle Palace The first castle complex at this point on today’s castle hill, of which no building evidence can be found, was built…

Western and Eastern Europe have both helped shape Hungary’s culture, lifestyle and cuisine. Budapest, the capital of the country, is often called “Paris of Eastern…

Since 1990, democratization of education has been central in Hungary. The education system has become decentralized. Traditionally, the country has had centrally drawn up curricula,…