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Many millions years ago the land where Budapest stands was sea, full of sea creatures. The Buda hills consist mainly of limestone and dolomite, which you can explore in caves which are a few around. The most famous one is the Pálvölgyi cave (spanning total length is over 7km).
The hills around…
14 Jan 2018
The most popular Budapest tram line — No. 2 — got Christmas makeover with flashy trams. The tram runs along the Danube (so it's not only fun for passers-by with their cameras on, the passengers have the view too), and takes you right to Christmas markets on Vörösmarty tér and this year on Fővám tér…
23 Dec 2017
Lukács Thermal Bath in Budapest located on the Buda side off Margit Bridge. There are 8 swimming pools, including fancy pool, 3 thermal pools, mud and weight bath. Usually peaceful and quiet, but may get crowded on weekends. Visited mostly by locals.
II. Frankel Leó u. 25-29
17 Dec 2017
Gellért Medicinal Bath and Hotel opened in 1918 is one of the most famous thermal baths in the city. Its central location makes it very attractive to tourists. There are separate indoor thermal pools for men and women, saunas and few outdoor pools, one of them with artificial waves. The bath is…
17 Dec 2017
Skål Cafe in Budapest with clean Scandinavian design and good coffee at Dohány utca 1, right across Sinagogue.
16 Dec 2017
One of the most popular spots in Budapest, especially crowded in summer. Great view of Castle and the Danube. Get there with tram No. 2, that goes along the Danube.
13 Feb 2015
A modern addition to 'Pro Patria Mortuis' monument on Egyetem tér in Budapest.
19 Jul 2013
Ankert at VI. Paulay Ede utca 33 is a ruin bar Budapest is so famous for. This entertainment area consists of two courtyards with the beach area, disco, bars and even a dance floor.
09 May 2013
Budapest is a relatively young city, built most actively in the beginning of 20th century, which means that many of its buildings are celebrating their 100th anniversary these years.
To mark those occasions we have Budapest100—festival of one-hundred-year-old buildings, which will be held this…
03 Apr 2013
