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Sights of Budapest

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Castles, fortresses

budapest castles

The first castle, which had been built for 300 years in Gothic style, was almost completely destroyed during the retaking of Buda from the Turks (1686), and a Baroque palace of modest dimensions was only begun in 1715. Large-scale extension began in 1749 and finished in 1790, however minor extensions and conversion were also...
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Churches

budapest churches

A symbol of the Hungarian Reformed Church. Built in Classicist style in 1816-1830. The Calvin Room in the west wing features stained glass windows by Miksa Róth, depicting the key personalities of the church. 17-19th c....
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Monuments, buildings of interest

main budapest monuments If you want to see the whole town on the northern side of the Castle, you need to walk about 3 km around the Castle District between the two entrances - Bécsi kapu tér and Dísz tér. Major sights: Matthias Church Fishermen's Bastion, tower of Mary Magdalene Church...
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Bridges

bridges of Budapest The first permanent bridge over the Danube, a symbol of Budapest was built in 1839-1849 on the initiative of Count István Széchenyi. It was designed by an Englishman William Tierney Clark, and built by his namesake Adam Clark...
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Museums

museums in Budapest

the biggest gallery of Budapest and Hungary (1895). Temporary exhibitions of contemporary Hungarian and international arts, design, photography, and new artistic trends...
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Theatres, concert halls

The opening performance of the Opera House was held in the neo-Renaissance building, the jewel of the avenue, in 1884 after nine years of construction. The staircase and the auditorium of the palace, designed by one the
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Cafés, pastry shops

Budapest's most famous pastry shop and café. Founded by Henrik Kugler, a pioneer of Hungarian confectionery in 1858, it was taken over by Emil Gerbeaud, a Swiss confectioner...
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Caves

The stalactite-rich cave, the longest in the Buda Hills and the third longest in Hungary, was discovered in 1904 during quarrying...
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Parks, natural attractions

The one sq. km area is Budapest's largest park, a favorite recreational and entertainment district...
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