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Published: October 4th 2006
Our weekend in Budapest was brilliant. Not knowing much about the place, I had a very good first time impression, which exceed my expectations.
We stayed in Istvan and Rika’s place, in Buda, however we spend most of our time in Pest. I learnt that Budapest is a city formed by the union of 2 cities (Buda and Pest). The famous Chain Bridge links both sides of the Danube River.
Once upon a time, Budapest was a very important city but events like the World War I damaged Budapest development, culminating with a massive territory loss. After the World War II, the Russians took Budapest territory and under Communist rules its popularity decreased loads. It is clear to see that some important buildings such as the parliament were once created to accommodate a much more powerful city.
Nevertheless, following the democratic opposition victory in 1990, Budapest is back on track, full of charm, beautiful architecture, friendly people, reasonable European prices and an amazing cuisine!
tips:
1. drinks at Liszt square - nice atmosphere and bars
2. lunch at Karolyi Etterem Kavehaz (center)
Unfortunately we didn’t have time to visit the marvellous synagogue, neither the train station.
The basilica is beautiful but I have no photos of it.
2 days were not enough to visit it all. I would recommend at least 3 days.
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Cybele
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Amei!
Que lugar de sonho! Os restaurantes, os jardins, o parlamento, os castelos, o rio Danúbio...tudo, amei tudo! Vcs estão super bem! Adorei seus amigos! Que casal simpático e bonito. E o tempo! que beleza de céu! Que vc tb possa logo ir para a Áustria, embora o Erik já conheça. Um beijo pra vcs!