Shopping in Budapest
Nowadays Budapest is once again becoming known to visitors as much for being a mecca for shoppers – a reputation which last held true a century ago – as for being a country that for half of that century had been held in the ruthless grip of Communism. Whilst from the 1950’s onwards there was [...]
City in Budapest; Szentendre - City of Living Art
Szentendre is a small town on the Danube River, 19 kilometers north of Budapest, Hungary. This charming little town, whose name means “Saint Andrew”, is known for its well-preserved houses and churches, many built in a Balkan style as the area was originally settled by Serb refugees. Today the town’s best-known inhabitants are artists and [...]
Margaret Island, a Beautiful Destination in Budapest
Budapest’s finest green spot is Margaret Island (Margitsziget) located in the middle of the river Danube between Margaret Bridge and Árpád Bridge. Originally there were three islands here, the islands of Spa, Pictor and Rabbits. These were framed with a common concrete shore as part of river regulation efforts in the 19th century and so [...]
The Important Things About Budapest
Budapest is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings — consider printing them all. The importance of BUDAPEST to Hungary is difficult to overestimate. More than two million people live in the capital – one fifth of the population – and everything converges here: roads and rail lines; [...]
