Budapest is the capital of Hungary and its largest city. They are two cities in one, Buda and Pest, each of which is occupied by a bank of the Danube river. The city is also known as the “Queen of the Danube”, while it has a rich history, natural beauty, and culture. The most important sights of the city are The Castle of the Buda, the Fisherman’s Bastion & the Parliament Building.
By the Danube River.
The Danube River is the second largest river on the continent of Europe and crosses ten countries! The city of Budapest is built on the banks of the river and owes its life to it. Many attractions are scattered throughout the city while the most important are located around the Danube. Below you will find photos from the river banks, from the Parliament Building, and also from Margaret Island.
House Of Terror & Hungarian State Opera House.
House Of Terror - Having survived two terror regimes, it was felt that the time had come for Hungary to erect a fitting memorial to the victims, and at the same time to present a picture of what life was like for Hungarians in those times. The Museum, while presenting the horrors in a tangible way, also intends to make people understand that the sacrifice for freedom was not in vain. Ultimately, the fight against the two cruellest systems of the 20th century ended with the victory of the forces of freedom and independence.
Hungarian State Opera House - The Hungarian State Opera House is a neo-Renaissance opera house located in central Budapest, on Andrássy út. Although in size and capacity it is not among the greatest, in beauty and the quality of acoustics the Budapest Opera House is considered to be amongst the finest opera houses in the world.
Source: House Of Terror, Wikipedia
Shoes on the Danube Bank.
The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a memorial erected on April 16 2005, in Budapest, Hungary. Conceived by film director Can Togay, he created it on the east bank of the Danube River with sculptor Gyula Pauer to honour the Jews who were massacred by Fascist Hungarian militia belonging to the Arrow Cross Party in Budapest during the Second World War. They were ordered to take off their shoes, and were shot at the edge of the water so that their bodies fell into the river and were carried away. It represents their shoes left behind on the bank.
Source: Wikipedia
Budapest is a city where the traveler can find anything he wants. A fairly cheap option and a beautiful five-day trip.
There are many attractions, and they will fill every moment of your trip. From the famous Chain Bridge to Margaret Island, and from the House of Terror to the Opera House, the city of Budapest has something to offer. Both the culture and the history of the city create charming memories for the visitor.
Exploring the picturesque alleys of the city you are constantly learning new information and interesting things about the “Queen of the Danube”. Undoubtedly a city that must be on the bucket list of every traveler!
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