Introduction
Greetings to Budapest – the capital of Hungary and the largest city of the country! Rest assured, if afford you have only one day to spend exploring this beautiful city on this beautiful peninsular island. You can however come across the following highlights and make the best out of it Here are some of the following highlights. In this one day city break guide, we will give you detailed plan on how to explore the beauty and spirit of Budapest.
Early Morning: Buda Castle District
Wake up early and go to the Buda Castle District at the western part of Budapest on the bank of the river Danube. Housing some dungeons today, this has proven to be a UNESCO World Heritage site where tourists can find a vantage point of the city skyline.
The Matthias Church is a must visit owing to its architectural structure and its history.
Check out extraordinary Fisherman’s Bastion with the view to fairy-tale-like towers. As a last reminder make sure to take lots of photos!
Visit the Castle District with a possibility to walk through the medieval streets of such a beautiful city.
Mid-Morning: Explore the Danube Promenade
And next move to the Danube Promenade – it is a very colorful part of Budapest which is occupied by unique sights and attractions.
Walk across the Chain Bridge – the first permanent bridge which unites Buda and Pest.
Go the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial which is among significant landmarks of the city and represents the memory of those people who were cruaclsly killed during the Holocaust.
Do not Miss: The Hungarian Parliament Building is one of the most beautiful buildings in the country and also forms the largest structure of Budapest skyline.
Lunch: Hungarian Cuisine
The taste of the Hungary food can’t be forgotten when on a tour in Budapest. Go out to an authentic Hungarian food and find yourself in disarray with what to take.
Make sure to try:
Goulash; the national dish is made from beef stew with an addition of paprika.
Langos, which is a form of deep fried dough accompanied with any of the toppings.
Chimney cake is pastry that’s served sweet and covered in cinnamon and sugar.
Afternoon: Thermal Baths
You will find so many thermal baths in Budapest, it will be a good idea to visit one of the most famous spas in the city.
The next activity is to take a tour to this famous site, Széchenyi Thermal Bath that is the largest medicinal bath in Europe.
Or try Gellért Thermal Bath which has beautiful Art Nouveau design and which is comfortable to stay there.
Evening: Stroll Along the Danube River
Sunset walk at Danube River and getting the stylish glimpse of Budapest to make it even more panoramic.
There is an eerie beauty with lighted building and bridge ready to play an important role in the fairy tale.
It is recommended that one looks into a nighttime river cruise in order to properly see better the skyline of the city.
Conclusion
In this article, they will explore what the city of Budapest has to offer despite the short period of time tourists get to spend there. If you stick to the plan given below, you would be able to find tangibility of intangible qualities like history, culture and beauty of the city in a day. Do not leave your camera at home and remember that Budapesht is a very relaxing city, so wear comfortable shoes.
