Budapest is attractive and big enough to stay here for more than one day. It is interesting from both historic and modern perspectives, and to feel the city you will probably need some pre-planned program.
We hope our suggestions will help you to get the most from your trip to Budapest.
You may choose to start your first day in Budapest with stroll through the Central Market in Pest, magnificent building of neo-Gothic style built by Gustave Eiffel’s disciple in 1897.
When you exit the market, you come out to Váci utca, pedestrian walkway lined with upscale shops, restaurants and cafes than runs from Vámház körút to Vörösmarty tér. Walking down this street you will not only see the amazing façades, but also learn who comes to see Budapest – Váci is really the place where tourists meet.
Turn to your right from Vörösmarty tér and you’ll find yourself approaching Deák tér, busy downtown square with ponderous building presented to Budapest by Soviet Union, and newly appeared small park. Before your turn to Andrássy út, you may visit the Tourist Information Office to get yourself a free map and some tourist guides, Underground Railway Museum and Postal Museum.
Andrássy út is a long avenue planned in the image and likeness of Champs Elysées. The eclectic architectural ensemble of Andrássy út is a part of the World Heritage, and the avenue is notable for Hungarian State Opera House, the Pest Broadway, pedestrian Liszt Ferenc tér, Oktogon and House of Terror.
We recommend that you walk to Oktogon and then take metro to Hősök tere, the part of Városliget (City Park), with the Millennium Monument, the Palace of Arts, the Museum of Fine Arts.
From here you can go to Széchenyi Thermal Bath to wash away the tiredness of your walk and relax.
To be continued.