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Tourism Of ce of Budapest www.budapestinfo.hu Budapest AJÓ HAJÓ NH ÉN VÉ V T N RA T RESTAU N RA RESTAU *OUFSOBUJPOBMHBTUSPOPNZPO)VOHBSJBOXBUFST *OUFSOBUJPOBMHBTUSPOPNZPO)VOHBSJBOXBUFST*OUFSOBUJPOBMHBTUSPOPNZPO)VOHBSJBOXBUFST 5IF3FTUBVSBOU7±OIBK§UIFSFDPOTUSVDUFE,PTTVUINVTFVNTIJQXBJUJOHGPSZPV7JTJUVTBOE FOKPZPVSGBNJMJBSTFSWJDF UIFCFTUWJFXPG#VEBQFTUBOEPVSV5IF3FTUBVSBOU7±OIBK§UIFSFDPOTUSVDUFE,PTTVUINVTFVNTIJQXB5I5IFF 3F3FTUTUBVB SBS OUO 77±O±OIBBK§ UIFF SFFDPD OTOTUSVDV UFUFEE ,P,PTTTVUVUIINVNVTFT VNVNTIIJQJOJRVFHBTUSPOPNZJOTQJSFECZQXXBJBJUJOHGPJUJUJOHOHGGPSPSZPVZZPVV 7JTJUVTBOE7J7JTTJJUUVTTBBOEOE PVS.JDIFMJOSBUFEDIFGFOFFOKPZPVSGBNJMJBSTFSWJDF UIFCFTUWJFXPG#VEBQFTUBOEPVSVOKPPZZ PVP SSGBBNJNJMJM BSB TTFSFSWJW DFDF UIIFF CFFTUUW JFFXX PGP ##VEBQBQFTTUU BOOEE PVVSS VOOJRVFHBTUSPOPNZJOTQJSFECZJRJRVFVFHHBTUSUSPOOPNNZZ JOOTQQJSJSFEFECCZ #VEBQFTU $IBJO#SJEHFn1FTU4JEF EPDLJOHQMBDF/PPVS.JDIFMJOSBUFEDIFGPVP SS.J. DIIFMFMJOOSBUBUFEFEDDIFI GG 3FTFSWBUJPO #VEBQFTU $IBJO#SJEHFn1FTU4JEF EPDLJOHQMBDF/P#V#VEBEBQFQFTUTU $I$ BJJOO #S#SJEEHFFnn11FTF UUtXXXFVSPQBHSPVQIV4J4 EFEF EPEPDLJOOHHQMQ BDDFF//P 3FTFSWBUJPO 3F3 TFTFSWSWBUBUJPJPOO tXXXFVSPXXXXXXFVSV PQQBBHHSPVSPS VQQIVIV Greeting Dear Readers AnyAny tourist pickingpicking up this publication will share in an out-of-the-ordinaryout-of-the-ordinary ex-ex- perience in Budapest! The city, which has a rich historical background and unique cultural herit- age, now reveals a completely new face. Last year, we tempted residents of Europe’s metropolises to take a “summer adventure in Budapest”. Citizens of Budapest were able to suggest the best places and give great “insider” tips for getting the most out of the arts and design, parties and entertainment, rest and relaxation, love and romanticism, festivals and events. Budapest – venue of not one but two UNESCO World Heritage sites – is the only capital in the world boasting nearly 100 thermal wells and 12 spas, where 19 million litres of thermal water breaks to the surface each and every day. László Fekete But do you know, for instance, what an experience it is to enjoy a night time Managing director bathing party in the Rudas or a romantic engagement on Margaret Island? BTH Tourism Office of The whole city is packed with fortifications and buildings from Roman times, Budapest Turkish baths still in use today, the heritages of the Gothic and Baroque eras, and the incredibly rich architecture of the Art Nouveau. There again, have you ever gazed out across the entire city from the van- tage point of the dome of the Basilica? Did you know that the superb natural environment that surrounds Buda- pest, the Buda Hills, can be best and most conveniently explored using a most varied range of unusual transport: cog-wheel railway, chair-lift and chil- dren’s railway? And I haven’t even mentioned the astonishing world of the caves and cave systems running beneath Budapest! No doubt the new “experience islands” uncovered by locals will charm you, too. I have no hesitation in recommending this publication which, with its entertaining style and practical structuring, is the perfect companion on your exploration of the city. If you listen to it, you’ll not miss a single experience! May I wish you a warm welcome to the city of cultural adventures! Fe ri hegy – terminal 2B INFORMATION offices 1185 Bu da pest Fe ri he gy Airport Ter mi nal 2B, arrivals § 438-8080 Tour in for m Main office – Fe ri hegy 1 – terminal 1 fer i h e [email protected] Police info office 1185 Bu da pest, © 10 am–8 pm 1052 Bu da pest, Sütő ut ca 2 Fe ri he gy Airport Ter mi nal 1 § 438-8080 § 438-8080 suto@bu dapestin fo.hu © 8 am –8 pm fer i h e gy1@bu dapestin fo.hu Non stop in for mation © 8 am–10 pm Tourinform call centre (24 hours) Liszt Ferenc tér § (+36-1)438-8080 1061 Bu da pest, Andrássy út 47 Fe ri hegy – terminal 2A Tour in form hotline (24 hours): § 322-4098 º 342-9390 1185 Bu da pest, Fe ri he gy Airport § (+36-30)30-30-600 from abroad, liszt@bu dapestin fo.hu Ter mi nal 2A, arrivals (06-80)630-800 from Hungary © 1 March–31 Oct: 12 am–8 pm; § 438-8080 In ter net: www.hun gary tourism.hu 1 Nov.–25 Feb.: Mon–Fri: 10 am–6 pm, fer i h e [email protected] º (+36-1)488-8661 Sat–Sun: closed © 8 am–11 pm E-ma il: hun gary@ tour in form.hu BTH Bu da pes ti Tu risz ti kai Nonprofit Kft. (Tourism Office of Budapest) * 1364 Bu da pest, Pos ta fi ók 215 • § (+36-1)266-0479 • º (+36-1)266-7477 E-ma il: info@bu dapestin fo.hu • www.budapestin fo.hu www.budapestinfo.hu 3 Contents Art & design ...................................................... 5 Museums, exhibition halls ............................... 5 5 46 Churches, ecclesiastical collections ..............12 Contemporary and antique ............................15 Magyar design ...............................................17 Sights, sightseeing ......................................... 20 Beyond Budapest ........................................... 32 Relax & enjoy .................................................. 36 Medicinal baths, caves ..................................37 50 Leisure, sport ................................................. 40 Cafés, bars ....................................................43 20 Shopping .......................................................44 Festivals & events .......................................... 46 Party & fun ...................................................... 50 Alternative pubs, retro venues ...................... 51 Clubs, concert venues ...................................53 58 Restaurants ...................................................54 36 Handy information .......................................... 58 Before travelling ............................................59 Arrival in Budapest ........................................ 60 General information .......................................61 Staying street-wise .......................................62 City transport .................................................64 Quick search Airport information .................................................60 Multi-storey car parks, underground garages ........65 Airport minibus....................................................... 60 Museum of Fine Arts................................................ 8 Budapest Card....................................................... 65 Opera tours............................................................22 Bureaux de change ............................................... 63 Palace of Arts ........................................................ 23 Central Market .......................................................24 Parking ..................................................................64 Doctors, dentists, pharmacies ...............................63 Riverride ................................................................28 Ecseri Flea Market................................................. 15 Széchenyi Spa....................................................... 38 Events 2010...........................................................47 Taxis ......................................................................65 Important phone numbers ..................................... 62 Telephoning ...........................................................61 Information offices ...................................................3 Transport map .......................................................67 Hungarian National Gallery ..................................... 7 Visiting the Basilica ................................................ 12 MÁVDirekt rail tickets ............................................ 60 Visiting Parliament .................................................26 Matthias Church .................................................... 13 Visiting the Synagogue ..........................................13 Metro lines .............................................................64 Legend Ë Metro 3 Budapest Card discount budapest-card.com à Tram § Phone à Suburban railway º Fax ã Bus © Opening hours Designated institutions work together in the ä Trolleybus & Admission Cultural Working Group È Metro 1 A3 Map coordinate to promote cultural tourism in Budapest: Ê Metro 2 a Location on map culturalbudapest.com 4 www.budapestadventure.com Art and design Museums, exhibition halls Churches, ecclesiastical collections Contemporary and antique Magyar designd i If you are looking for artistic turbo-charging, look no further than Budapest! During your cultural safari we will guide you round the most important museums, show you the city’s most famous churches, archaeological sites and contem- porary galleries, and then provide a glimpse into the world of Hungarian fashion design. Museums, exhibition halls MostMMoost museumsmuseums areare closedclos on Monday. Ad- mission charges show the lowest and high- est rates. There may be several variations be- tween these two extremes, from student tickets to group rates. Prices valid to the end of 2009; admission charges are likely to increase in 2010. With Budapest Card, you can visit the main museums in Budapest for considerably less! Don’t miss this MuseumM and Institute of Military History c B2 I.,I. Tóth Árpád sétány 40 § 325-1600 www.militaria.hu AquincumAquincum MuseumMuseum andand RuinsRuins a A3 © Tue–Sun: 10 am–6 pm (10 am–4 pm between 1 III.,III SzentendreiS d i útú 135–13913 139 § 454-04384 40438 www.btm.hu OctoberO and 31