8 Most Beautiful Places to See in Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

When we arrived in Budapest we were very excited because it had been a place we kept hearing people talk about and we could easily see why. Budapest is one of the most beautiful European cities we have visited. It is also very walkable, and it was easy for us to wander from place to place. Our jaws dropped around every corner. There was always a beautiful building or piece of architecture to see. Here are the can’t miss most beautiful places in Budapest plus some extra tips for Budapest with kids!

Our apartment was just a couple of blocks from this beautiful basilica. It was our first stop after the playground! It is the third-largest church building in Hungary and houses the right hand of King Stephen, the first king of Hungary. One thing you will quickly see about Budapest is its amazing architecture, and this church is a perfect example.

Sidenote: you can find a cute gelato shop just around the corner to the right when looking at the basilica. They make rose-shaped gelato cones. A perfect treat in winter or summer can also be used as bribery for good behavior while touring the inside of the basilica!

Did you know Budapest is actually two cities, Buda and Pest? Each lies on a different side of the Danube River. Szechenyi Bridge spans the river connecting the two sides. It is as much an engineering achievement as a design one. This bridge is seriously gorgeous and we loved walking across it and gazing down at the ice chunks floating down the Danube. The pedestrian path was wide enough for us to push our double stroller without difficulty. Allow yourself plenty of time because you’ll want to stop and take pictures from the bridge as well as of the bridge! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).