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Budapest is a striking city that is situated on the banks of the river Danube. The capital city of Hungary is a reflection of the 1,000 year-old culture of the region. The uniqueness of Budapest is that it consists of two parts, Buda and Pest, which stand on either side of the splendid Danube. The two sides of the city represent two completely different faces. Buda is a suburban region that is full of historical monuments, castles, medieval streets and houses with an old world charm, as well as museums and ruins. On the other hand the structures and buildings of Pest are a mix of the modern and the bygone era. The largest parliament building in Europe is situated in Pest. This part of the capital is witness to a bustling lifestyle that includes flea markets, cafes, bookstores and other regular places of daily life. As a whole, Budapest offers a vibrant atmosphere, with music a particular speciality of the city.
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Budapest is a traveller’s delight, offering all the elements needed to make any holiday a success. This includes luxury holidays, with myriad accommodation to cater to all needs. The thermal baths of the city are known throughout the world, while the city’s ancient architecture, museums, galleries, palaces and monuments all come together to create a wonderful place to relax. Among the wide variety of places of interest for visitors to explore is St Stephen Basilica, Budapest State Opera, Fishermen’s Bastion, Matthias Church and City Park. Visitors can embark on walking tours, enjoy opera performances, relax in the thermal baths, try the local cuisine or shop for exquisite gifts at the Central Market hall.
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The imposing River Danube sets the scene in Budapest. Bisecting the city into two parts – Buda and Pest – the river’s banks are fronted by many of the city’s biggest and best. From the pristine Hungarian Parliament Building, to Buda Castle, and of course, the city’s chain of outdoor thermal baths, this is a city that just keeps on giving. Start the morning off in a warm bakery and round the evening off in one of the city’s famous Ruin Pubs – the Jewish district is your best bet here!