Any tourist begins acquaintance with the Hungarian capital by studying the toponym. Walking around Budapest allows you to see how one of the most beautiful cities in Europe was formed from two ancient settlements located on different banks of the majestic Danube.
Tourist excursions around the city will introduce you to the ancient architecture, preserved entire quarters in the Baroque style, luxurious palace complexes, places of worship and monuments erected in honor of local kings and famous people of Hungary.
Since this city in recent years has emerged as a leader in the European tourism business, the city authorities are trying not to lose face. Many ancient monuments and structures have been restored and appear to guests in all their splendor and splendor.
Districts of Budapest
Most of the excursions start from the heart of Buda, where the first buildings appeared in the XIV century. Much has not survived, what has been preserved has naturally lost its original appearance, since it has been reconstructed, restored and rebuilt more than once. Therefore, the buildings of the XII century coexist with the architectural masterpieces created in the XVIII and restored in the XX century.
The second route passes in the Vizivaros region, and here the same thing - an amazing cocktail of styles, directions, made by the hands of famous architects and their unknown assistants, among the most important attractions: fountains, bright representatives of the Art Nouveau style that reigned at the beginning of the twentieth century; medieval temples; baths "Lukach" and "Kirai". Another interesting tourist attraction in the Vizivaros region is Pal-Völdi, a stalagmite cave, which is a pilgrimage center for guests of Budapest.
Several mountains in the city vie for the most beautiful views, including the Gellert and Janos Mountains. This is another district of Budapest, located far from the center, but it is here that the most ancient architectural monuments are located. On any tourist map of the city you can find, for example, Aquincum, this is one of the old cities dating back to the era of the Romans. True, only ruins remained from it, but they also give a vivid idea of both the architecture and the life of the ancient inhabitants. In the same area, you can see the preserved amphitheaters.
A separate trip is required for Pest, a part of the city located on the opposite bank of the Danube. In this area there are many monuments to famous Hungarian political and cultural figures of past eras.
