Just in case you don't have a clue where we are - here's the map showing Budapest :-)
Well, what can I say about Budapest? All I can say is that I am in love with this city and I can see why it is one of the Top 10 destinations in Europe.
As has become tradition, the first plan of action was to board the red "Hop On, Hop Off" buses for a city overview - this specific bus turned out to be open topped and freezing cold but we are tough South Africans!
New York Cafe is a famous attraction in Budapest, to quote "visitors are overwhelmed by the whim, opulence and refinement of the place. The more time spent in these rooms, the more one begins to appreciate the fascination of the Belle Époque. While outside the bronze Luciferes, symbols of artistic spirit, recall the many painters, actors and intellectuals who have always frequented the café, inside one can appreciate both the proverbial affability of the water and the delights offered by barmen or chefs"
Well, we hopped off the bus, into the Cafe and ordered a tasting menu. Looks quite good doesn't it?
Next stop was Buda Castle which is the historical castle district - main attraction for us there was the "Hospital in the Rock" Museum. The Hospital in the Rock was an emergency surgical hospital built within the caves beneath Buda Castle Hill. The hospital was actively used during WW II and the 1956 Revolution to treat wounded civilians and soldiers. During the Cold War it was expanded to withstand potential chemical and nuclear attacks.
The rest of the day was spent traversing the city centre - there are millions of little cafe's, shops etc to see!
Beautiful Budapest from the bottom of Castle Hill
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Budapest looks grand and opulent! What is it like as an English speaker - easy to get around and communicate?
Budapest looks grand and opulent! What is it like as an English speaker - easy to get around and communicate?
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