- Walking down the avenue
- What to visit in Budapest?
- Capital labyrinths
- Saving column
- Non-defensive bastion
In the name of one of the European capitals, two place names met, just as the main city of Hungary itself consists of several settlements, only not two, but three - Buda, Pest, Obuda. Today it is one of the most beautiful and attractive cities for tourists. His guests know exactly what to visit in Budapest, where to go first, and what sights can be postponed for the next day.
Walking down the avenue
Each of the capitals has its own flavor, the place where the townspeople and guests of the main city of the country gather. In Budapest, Andrássy Avenue plays such a role; it stretches between two squares, Erzsebet and Heroes' Square. Nearby is the Varoshliget Park, which is also adored by tourists. The main street of today's Hungarian capital got its name back in the days of Austria-Hungary, in 1885. The avenue is named after a prominent politician who served as foreign minister and prime minister, Gyula Andrassy.
The main attractions of the avenue are architectural complexes and ensembles, the construction of which dates back to the second half of the 19th - early 20th century. XX centuries. The avenue, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is what all the locals themselves advise to visit in Budapest. Here you can see real masterpieces of architectural thought: Drexler's palace; House-Museum of the great composer Franz Liszt and the Academy of Music that bears his name; Puppet Theatre; Museum of Far Eastern Art.
The most famous building on Andrássy Avenue is the Hungarian Opera House, the creation of the architect Miklos Ibl. The magnificent ensemble appeared in 1884, it is natural that the townspeople and guests not only admired the external beauty of the theater, but were also able to listen to the performances of world famous opera performers.
What to visit in Budapest?
Tourist brochures and brochures vividly advertise the Buda Castle, located in the so-called Castle District of the city. There are a sufficient number of historical monuments, including the Royal Palace. There are cultural institutions of the national level - a gallery and a library; the Museum of the History of Budapest has collected many interesting artifacts presented in the exposition and stored in the funds. Of the old preserved buildings and structures, the most interesting for inspection are the following: Labyrinth; Plague Column; Fisherman's Bastion. Which of these sights to choose for a close acquaintance, the tourist decides for himself.
Capital labyrinths
Budapest is called the city of labyrinths; indeed, a rather extensive network of passages is laid underground, some of them are open for free access. According to the reviews of many tourists, the trip is associated with a great adrenaline rush, going for a walk along the semi-dark corridors, with a very primitive map in hand, without an accompanying person, is a rather daring act.
Strange sculptures await guests at every turn that seem about to come to life. The most pleasant moment is the fountain with red wine, which some tourists dare to try. There are benches for complete relaxation especially for them.
And the most terrible moment is a trip to the cave, which is not lit at all, you can enter there, hold it by the rope, and then go out along it. Emotionality is added by sounds that are heard through the system of invisible speakers and speakers. Walking through the dark labyrinths, the tourist hears the howl of the wind, the sounds of falling water, the clink of chains and shackles.
Saving column
Another interesting object in Budapest that does not require guided tours is the Plague Column. Such structures were common in Europe in the Middle Ages. These religious monuments were erected in the central squares of European cities as a symbol of victory in hostilities or gratitude for ending the plague epidemic (hence the name). In Budapest, on top of the column, there is a sculpture depicting the Holy Trinity; the area around it bears the same name.
Non-defensive bastion
Hearing the name of the Fisherman's Bastion in the Hungarian capital, a tourist will immediately imagine a powerful fortification structure created to protect peaceful fishermen. And he will be mistaken, because this interesting architectural object has never had a defensive value.
It is a square located on the Fortress Hill, which is surrounded by a gallery. There are conical hipped towers, arcades, balustrades along the gallery. They offer stunning views of Pest and, of course, the great Danube. This corner of the Hungarian capital received its name from the fish market, which was located in the local territories long before the construction of the bastion.
