ONE DAY IN Take a look around, and then go back up the middle ages. Now Október 6 street to Zrínyi utca. At the end you you will probably find Wombat’s is in the will find the Chain bridge. In that region you the best view of Pest absolute center of the will see beautiful buildings which include: The from the side. city. If you simply Hungarian Science Academy, and The Four walk outside, and Seasons Hotel. The latter is one of the most take the 3rd street on beautiful examples of Hungarian . the left, you will Go down the stairs to see under the bastion, and go left until you get to Batthyány ter. We will arrive at Andrassy Avenue—the most iconic (& Go across the river passing through the Chain take the tram, but before do, don’t forget to take fashion conscious) street in town. There you will bridge. There, you can enjoy the wind, and the a picture in front of the Hungarian Parliament. see the Opera house, which dates back from vigor of the river. When you reach the end of the Take the tram number 41, and get off at Szent 1884; Sometimes you can buy tickets for 3 euros bridge, you will see a large tunnel—the oldest in Gellért tér. At this point you may feel a bit worth of HUF. . Walk up the aged stairs to the left side hungry (which is not to be confused with of the tunnel! There you may be tempted to go Take a left at the end “Hungary” :P). A good idea for lunch is to try up by the funicular; the ticket price will be of the street. There some cheap Hungarian specialties at the Central around 1500HUF. you can see the back Market Hall. Some suggestions are: lángos, of St. Stephen’s You will then find chicken paprika, or the famous goulash soup. with its awe- yourself at the Also, don’t forget to buy souvenirs, so you will inspiring facade. It Royal Palace. Relax remember your trip in our city. was named in honor of the first & enjoy the garden, Vaci út is a long avenue you may enjoy a walk (c 975–1038), whose right hand is housed in the fountain, and view on. It takes you to Vörösmarty square. Along the reliquary! of the . Once avenue you will also find very interesting shops. you are ready, walk across the street near a Now, look behind This is arguably one of the most touristic places. white building. This is the actual place where you & go straight, The works. then turn right on At Vörösmarty square you can find the river on the the second street. Continue straight along the street as we head to left. There you can see the This street (Oktober The . This church survived bronze little princess six street) will take many calamities, including wars that date back statue which sits near the river. Near her, you you directly to Szabadság square. This is where from 1015. Behind this church is the fisherman can take a picture of the the Fisherman’s many claimed their freedom in the bastion. It was named to honor the fishermen Bastion, the Mathias church and the citadel 1956 uprising. whom defended this stretch of the city walls in (with the Statue of Liberty on top). Near Vörösmarty you will find Erzsébet square. This After two hours bathing, your body will is a meeting point for many people. This is probably ask for a drink and rest. Let’s get a especially true during the summer season, when drink in one of the most famous places in the weather invites you to have a drink on the Budapest. But wait a bit, we need to take the green grass. number one metro line (yellow), and then change to the number two metro line (red) at As one crosses the Deák tér. From there, we get off at the Astoria square, Andrassy stop. Avenue starts, and 24 HOURS BUDAPEST GUIDE at its end, one can Just a few hundred meters away, you can see the

see Heroes square. impressive Grand There you can have Synagogue. It is the HIGHLIGHTS: a nice walk and see beautiful 19th century second largest in buildings. At this point, we are running out of Europe, and hold up to  OPERA – ANDRASSY AVENUE time! So, we will take the number one metro line 3000 people.  ST.STEPHEN BASILICA (yellow) to Bajcsy-Zsilinszky street. Welcoming  LYBERTY SQUARE On your left side you will see Wesselenyi street. you to this square, will be a representation of the  CHAIN BRIDGE Go down this way, and turn right on Kazinczy seven tribes who formed Hungary. Here, you  ROYAL PALACE street. Szimpla kert is the 3rd best pub of the will get to know some of the most important  MATHIAS CHURCH world, and is waiting for you to try their special kings and politicians of Hungarian history.  FISHERMAN BASTION beers and the typical Hungarian spirit called  CENTRAL MARKET HALL Take a look around the square. The museum of “pálinka”. Now you can relax and enjoy the  VÖRÖSMARTY SQUARE fine art is on the left, and the art gallery is on the magic environment of this place.  HEROES SQUARE right. Just behind the square, the  GRAND SINAGOGUE invites you to go to a medieval castle. It is a mix of every architecture style in Hungary. TIME: 8 HOURS Not far from there, you will find one of the most known Hungarian traditions—the thermal YOU NEED: 3 TRANSPORT TICKETS baths. If you feel like relaxing for a couple of hours, the Széchényi bath is a good idea. Forgot your swimsuit? It’s OK! You may rent everything you need for a bath session.