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Title Should Be All Caps Budapest, the’Paris of the East’ The city that blends old world charm with a vibrant cultural and culinary scene! Map of Europe - Location of Hungary . Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe, and is situated in the Carpathian Basin . Bordered by Austria, Slovenia to West, Croatia and Serbia to the South, Romania and Ukraine to the East, Slovakia to the North HUNGARY COMFORTABLE FLIGHT CONNECTIVITY FROM/TO BUDAPEST . Daily direct flights both with International scheduled airlines and low cost airlines to/from Budapest . Our hotels’ distance from Liszt Ferenc International Airport is 25-30 mins by taxi /20km (12miles)/ . Major airlines flying in directly: Air France/KLM, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, Qatar, etc Factbook Hungary Area of Hungary: 35,919 sq mi Population: 9,8 Million Capital city: Budapest (Pop.: 2 Million) Official language: Hungarian Currency: Hungarian Forint /HUF/ (1 EUR = 305 HUF*, May, 2015 ) EU membership: Since 2004 Governmental form: Parliamentary Constitutional Republic English spoken: English is spoken by most Hungarians living in Budapest Safety: Budapest is considered to be one of the safest capitals in Europe With a unique, youthful atmosphere, a world-class classical music scene as well as a pulsating night life increasingly appreciated among European youth and, last but not least, an exceptionally rich offering of natural thermal baths, Budapest is one of Europe's most delightful and enjoyable cities. Due to its scenic setting and its architecture it is nicknamed ’Paris of the East’ and ’Pearl of the Danube’. In 1987 Budapest was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List for the cultural and architectural significance of the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrassy Avenue. Location of the Marriott Hotels in Budapest Excellent downtown location - Budapest Marriott is located within walking distance to the city’s major sites, including the Chain Bridge, the main Shopping and Fashion streets, St Stephen’s Cathedral, Parliament, Great Market Hall... Budapest, ’Paris of the East’ The city is rich in history and has been influenced by many different cultures; Roman, Turkish, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Classicist and Art Nouveau styles can all be found in Budapest. With its incredible architecture and a rich cultural heritage, Hungary's capital deserves its reputation as ‘The Paris of the East’. The ’Pearl of the Danube ’ Budapest, occupying both sides of the Danube river, and nicknamed ’Pearl of the Danube’ is cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Its extensive World Heritage Sites include the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrassy Avenue, Heroes’ Square and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second oldest in the world. Home of the Historic Thermal Baths The historic thermal baths are one of Budapest's best features. Whether at an original Turkish bathhouse (Rudas) a Neo-Baroque Palace (Széchenyi) or an Art Deco masterpiece (Gellért), there is nothing better than relaxing in the healing waters. Budapest, the City of International Festivals... In Hungary there are almost 3000 festivals throughout the year, including St Patrick’s Day (March22) | Budapest Spring Festival (April 10-26) | Budapest 100 Festival (April 18-19) | International Book Festival (April 23-26) | Budapest Dance Festival (April 27-May3) | Rosalia (May 8-10) | Gourmet Festival (May 21-23) | Mayfest at the Opera (May15-June1)|... Sziget Festival (Aug10-17)... and so on. ... And International Sports Events 2015: WTCC 2015 (World Touring Car Championship) (May 1-3)| Red Bull Air Race (July 4-5) |Formula One (July 24-26) 2016: Beach Handball World Championship| Men’s European Lacrosse Championship|European Table Tennis Championship The Home of One of the Most Beautiful Festive Markets of Europe Each year between November 28 – December 31, Vorosmarty Square turns into a fabulous Festive market place. The location is ideal; the Square lies in the heart of the city, just one block from the Budapest Marriott. Cottage-style wooden stalls take over the city’s most attractive spots during the couple of weeks preceding the end-of-the-year Holidays. Thank You for Your Attention! We Look Forward to Seeing You in Budapest, a City that will Steal Your Heart! .
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