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Must Do Budapest

  • Writer: Erin
    Erin
  • Aug 10, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 29

If you only have a day or two in Budapest, take a look at this list of top must-see places in the city. From castles, to bridges Budapest has so much to offer. These are my top five must see places to see and experience on your trip to Hungary..


An aerial photograph showcases Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest, Hungary, at dusk. The foreground features the ornate, Neo-Romanesque turrets and arcades of the bastion, with a large, dark paved area in front. A statue of a man on horseback is visible on a pedestal. Beyond the bastion, the Danube River winds through the city, with the Hungarian Parliament Building and other historical buildings lining its banks, all bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun.
Fisherman’s Bastion

Fisherman’s Bastion

As one of the top destinations in Budapest, Fisherman’s Bastion has the best view of the entire city from the lookout. Built in the late 1800s, the seven turrets represent the seven tribes that founded modern-day Hungary. It was once used as a castle, with the lookout towers serving as additional protectors. This amazing view of the city should not be missed.


Buda Castle

Across the hill from Fisherman’s Bastion is the Buda Castle. It makes up a large area of the castle hill. This historic castle was once home to the kings of Hungary. It has had many renovations to make it a modern-day castle. I recommend exploring this complex during the day, as well as the evening when the crowds are gone and the castle is illuminated.


An iconic view of Budapest shows the Széchenyi Chain Bridge spanning the vibrant blue Danube River under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. The bridge, a suspension bridge with large stone arches and chains, has vehicles and pedestrians crossing it. On the far bank, the grand Hungarian Parliament Building with its distinctive dome and towers is prominent, surrounded by other historic city buildings. Boats are visible on the river. In the bottom left, the red rooftops of buildings in the foreground are partially visible.
Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Chain Bridge

The Széchenyi Chain Bridge links the old cities of Buda and Pest, which the Danube separates. The bridge was the first to cross the Danube in Hungary. I recommend walking across the bridge to take in the beauty of the city.


The Baths

Budapest is known for its baths. One of the most popular baths is the Szechenyi Baths and Pool in the City Park. There are times when these baths are mixed gender and some days where only one gender is allowed in. These baths are entered for relaxation, enjoyment, and play.


A somber and poignant photograph shows the "Shoes on the Danube Bank" memorial in Budapest, Hungary. In the foreground, numerous pairs of rusted iron shoes, appearing old and worn, are lined up along the stone embankment of the Danube River. The river stretches into the midground, with a bridge (likely the Széchenyi Chain Bridge) visible further down. On the far bank, a tree-covered hill rises, topped by a large, historic building with a green dome (likely Buda Castle or the Hungarian Parliament Building). The sky is a pale, clear blue.
Shoes on Danube Promenade

Shoes on the Danube Promenade

On the bank of the Danube River is a tribute to the victims of World War II who were forced to remove their shoes before being shot. Created by sculptor Gyula Pauer and film director Can Togay the shoes reflect the different age, gender and occupation of the victims.


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