Budapest

We were just two nights in Budapest and we arrived late after an 8-hour train ride from Prague. So, the first night was food only and then crash.

The next day we saw some of the major highlights of the city. The weather was not optimal (cold and cloudy) and Budapest is very large and spread out. So we combined on foot sightseeing with taxi and hop on/hop off bus to save time. The city has a different look and vibe than Prague, primarily because it was 70% destroyed in WWII and rebuilt in the 50s and 60s. Streets are not cobbled and buildings are not as diversely ornate. That said, it was still amazing to see history preserved in the many monuments and parks. The true beauty shines at night when the lights come on. We enjoyed the stroll along the river to see the sights and then taxied home for our final meal next door to our apartment.

Highlights of out visit were;

• Matthias Church (sooo pretty)
• Fisherman’s Bastion (best views of the city)
• the history lessons from the hop on/hop off bus driver
• the Parliament Building (gorgeous by day but stunning by night)
• St. Stephen’s Basilica (opulent times ten)
• Heroes Square (commemorating the founding fathers)

Here are the photo highlights of our time in Budapest.