What to See in Budapest in Three Days, not only History!

What to See in Budapest in Three Days, not only History!, Budapest, Hungary

What to see in Budapest in three days is a question with no easy answer. Indeed, Budapest is a city with many spectacular monuments, but not only that. Budapest offers various possibilities to get away from the daily grind (Budapest’s thermal baths are among the most famous in the world, although they are definitely not among my favorites) and a nightlife not to be underestimated (there is no shortage of choice: from restaurants to breweries, from old pubs to clubs).

Budapest deserves a vacation of at least three days and three nights. In fact, it is a city that deserves to be fully experienced!

Budapest’s main monument is undoubtedly the Parliament. Built in just 17 years (starting in 1885, so it is a relatively recent structure), the Parliament is enormous in size. Its length exceeds 250 meters: there are nearly 700 rooms inside. The Parliament is wonderful both from the outside and from the inside. The guided tour (self-guided or guided) lasts 45 minutes and must be booked on the official website (I recommend booking it in advance: it costs about 18 euros). The interior is absolutely spectacular: the royal staircase, crown (and dome) room, and assembly hall are wonderful! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: What to See in Budapest in Three Days, not only History!
Guide Location: Hungary » Budapest
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Andrea Alessandrini
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.travelsbeer.com/en/travel/what-to-see-in-budapest-three-days/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • the Parliament
  • Szabadsag Park
  • Chain Bridge
  • Elizabeth Square
  • Vorosmarty Square
  • Fishermen’s Bastion
  • Matthias Church
  • Szechenyi Spa
  • Central Marketplace
  • Szympla Kert
  • Opera House
  • Heroes’ Square
  • Varosliget Park
  • New York Cafe
  • Cafe Gerbaud
  • Rudas
  • Gellert
  • the Danube Shoes
  • Independence Monument
  • Liberty Bridge
  • Pipa Etterem
  • St. Stephen’s Basilica
  • the Museum of Fine Arts
  • Elizabeth Bridge
  • Beerstro 14
  • Belvarosi Lugas
  • Beer People
  • Keg
  • Madhouse
  • Cat
  • Vicky Cristina
  • Blue Bird
  • Otkert
  • Instant
  • Michael Jackson tree
  • Budapest Castle
  • the Citadel
  • the Great
  • Rumbach
  • Kazinczy
  • Gozsdu Udvar

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