Author: sz.brigi

Once inhabited by the Celts and Romans, it was after the Mongol invasion in 1242 that King Béla IV brought the Hungarian royal seat from Esztergom to the strategically well-situated Buda Castle Hill. The Castle and its immediate vicinity underwent a period of rapid development, and reached its golden age in the reign of King […]

The island is one of the most important and beautiful recreational sites in Budapest. It is named after Princess Margaret of the House of Árpád, daughter of King Béla IV, who, with her life and miracles, occupies a special place in Hungarian history. Until 1901, the island was accessible only by ship or boat, until […]

It is great to look at Budapest from everywhere, be it on the ground or below it, on the water or high above. We curated 10 viewpoints in the city from where you may look down, but surely always look up to mesmerizing Budapest. The selection includes natural spots, lookouts, church spiers and hidden places. […]

Most European capitals have an abundance of beautiful buildings that tourists are eager to admire from the outside. However, they often need some extra motivation go inside or go up to the top of the building. A fantastic panorama from the top of a building or monument can be a great motivational factor. Buildworld, a […]

The medicinal water of Széchenyi Bath rises to the surface through Budapest’s second deepest well, from a depth of 1246 metres. The temperature of the water is 76 °C and it essentially supplies each of the 21 pools. Széchenyi Bath, nicknamed “Szecska”, is the largest bath and spa complex in Budapest and in the whole […]

The hill in the middle of the city is perhaps the most beautiful in snowy wintertime. It’s worth waking up early and taking a walk in the crisp, white snow while enjoying the radiant morning light: if you need a perfect drop of winter, this is the way to go. Whether you start from the Garden […]

Budapest Bejáró (“Budapest Wanderer”) is a great activity in the winter too, just make sure you put on some warm clothes!It is a free game exploring the 150-year-old capital city and its hidden treasures in new ways and new perspectives, open to anyone.And the most enthusiastic explorers get rewarded: if you visit all the 20 […]

Normafa has been the favourite destination of the capital city for winter outings for centuries. If you don’t have the time or the opportunity to go on a longer trip, it is the perfect choice for you: you can get there fairly quickly and easily by public transportation taking one of the several bus lines […]