Google+

Escape Plans

The Latest Travel News from the WorldEscape Community

Budapest: A city of two halves

By

Budapest is a beautiful city that is cut in two by the River Danube. On one side is the district of Buda, which is characterized by hills, and on the other is the flat region of Pest. There is so much to see on a visit here, so when you leave your accommodation, you need to make every second count.

Fisherman’s Bastion

If you want to get some stunning views of the Pest region, head to Fisherman’s Bastion on the Buda side. This has a large terrace dating back to the neo-Gothic era, which makes one of the best viewing points in the city.

Hungarian Parliament Building

On the opposite side of the Danube sits the city’s most famous landmark. Both the inside and the outside of the parliament building are extremely decorative and elaborate. Guided tours are offered every day, and you can watch the changing of the guards at 12:00.

Veli Bej Baths

If you’ve got some time to relax, you should definitely experience the Veli Bej Baths. These Turkish baths in the Buda district are the oldest in the city. Originating from the Ottoman era, they were recently restored, and you can now enjoy five different sized thermal mineral pools, steam rooms, and a Jacuzzi.

House of Terror

This museum in the Pest district provides a memorial to the victims of the Soviet and Nazi regimes in the country. It is housed in the old Nazi HQ, which was also used in Soviet times as a prison and torture chamber.

Iberia boosts links with Hungary

By

Iberia, the Spanish national airline, is the latest major carrier to announce a service into Budapest Airport in Hungary. The flights will operate out of Madrid, providing ongoing connections to global destinations including South America.

The seasonal service between Madrid and Budapest will fly six times a week through October 22. Iberia’s A320s will cover the 1,977-kilometer route.

Hungary is a popular destination for Spanish tourists and offers great options for a city break or longer stay. With Madrid’s excellent international connections, it also makes the Hungarian capital more accessible to those from North and South America.

A city with two sides

Budapest is situated on the Danube Rover, which splits the city in two. Both sides have a range of cheap apartments that tourists can rent. The city has been influenced by more than 1,000 years of culture as well as the elements that remain from original settlers in the area.

The two sides of the city, Buda and Pest, have very different styles and characters. Buda is packed with medieval houses, Roman ruins, caves and museums, whereas Pest has a more vibrant atmosphere thanks to its eclectic mix of riverside promenades, bookstores, cafes, flea markets, and antique stores.

Whichever part of the city you choose to stay in will make a superb base for your vacation. There is always something a little bit unique about Budapest, and you never know what’s around the next corner.