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A grand view of the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest, seen from Fisherman's Bastion.

Budapest

Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. It is a big, busy city with many people living there. Budapest sits on the beautiful River Danube.

Beautiful Buildings and Places

Budapest has many lovely old buildings. Two famous ones are the Hungarian Parliament and Buda Castle. These buildings look very grand and are popular with visitors.

The city also has warm water spas. People love to visit these spas to relax. Budapest is known for its tasty food too. You can find many delicious dishes in the city’s restaurants.

Fun Things to Do

Budapest is a fun place to visit. It hosts big sports events and is a popular spot for movies. Many people from around the world come to see the city each year.

You can explore beautiful parks, visit museums, or walk along the river. The city has many bridges, and some of them are very famous.

A City of Two Parts

Budapest was formed when three smaller cities—Buda, Óbuda, and Pest—joined together in 1873. Today, people sometimes still say “Pest” to mean the part of the city east of the river. “Buda” means the west side, including Óbuda.

The city has many districts, each with its own mayor and local government. This helps keep the big city organized.

Budapest is a wonderful place with history, beauty, and lots of things to see and do!

Images

The grand Széchenyi thermal baths building in Budapest, Hungary, known for its beautiful architecture and relaxing spa.
The Budapest Opera House, an impressive building with beautiful decorations and over 7 kilograms of gold in its auditorium.
A beautiful view of the Szilágyi Dezső Square Reformed Church by the riverside, with the Matthias Church visible beyond the Fisherman's Bastion on the hill.
The Great Market Hall in Budapest is a bustling indoor market with colorful stalls and beautiful architecture.
A view of the central part of Infopark Budapest from the roof of one of its buildings, showcasing modern architecture and cityscape.
Aerial view of Margaret Bridge and Margaret Island in Budapest, Hungary.
A map showing the shape and location of Europe using a special kind of map drawing called Lambert azimuthal equal-area projection.
Historical illustration of the city of Buda (Budapest) from the Nuremberg Chronicle, showing its layout and architecture from the year 1493.
A busy street intersection in Budapest, Hungary, with the Millennium Underground Rail running beneath the road.
A beautiful painting from 1893 showing the Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest.

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