We continue with the second part of all those things that we can see and do at travel to the city of Budapest. If you liked all these places, such as the incredible Buda Castle with its labyrinths, the famous Chain Bridge or the shopping areas in the city, we have many other reasons to take a direct ticket to this interesting European city.
In Budapest we have monuments that are essential, such as its castle or the famous bridge, but there are also other places that we can see and that can be very interesting to add to our travel list. A city full of museums, churches or parks where you can enjoy your holidays.
Heroes Square
For the Heroes Square You have to pass, since it is located in the central Andrássy Avenue, that place for shopping that we had already talked about. This is a large square, ideal for a walk, as it is next to the City Park. In the square we can see the statues of the founders of Hungary.
Basilica of saint stephen
When we visit the Basilica of Saint Stephen, we must know that it is not actually in the shape of a basilica, although it has been called that, and that we are in front of the largest church in Hungary. We will be able to enjoy the largest bell in Hungary and also the well-known Santa Diestra, which is the mummified hand of Saint Stephen. To see it we will have to pay a little, so we decide if it is of interest to us. On the other hand, if we visit the city during Christmas, we can enjoy a typical Christmas market inside the basilica where we can do great shopping. Without a doubt, it is a building that is very useful.
See Museums in Budapest
In a city like Budapest there are many museums that can be of great interest to tourists. The Museum of Fine Arts It is one of the most visited, and it is a neoclassical building located next to the Plaza de los Héroes. Inside we can enjoy works by painters such as Picasso, El Greco or Rafael, along with some objects from the Roman or Egyptian times. If you are especially interested in the history of the Nazi Holocaust, you can visit the Holocaust Memorial Center, a very careful museum where you can learn about the history of Hungarian Jews. If we want to know more about the history of Hungary, we can visit the National Museum of Hungary, with everything we need to know from the origins to the 90s.
There are other museums in the city, although they are not as visited as those mentioned, but everything will depend on our tastes and interests. There is the Museum of Applied Arts that draws attention for its beautiful building, the Ethnographic Museum, where you can learn about the style and way of life of the Hungarians, the Hungarian National Gallery in the Buda Castle with Hungarian works of art and the Budapest History Museum.
Visit the central market
El Central market dates from the XNUMXth century and it is the largest covered market in the entire city. Those who like to know the typical culinary delights of the place cannot miss it. On Sundays it is closed, but the rest of the days we can enjoy taking a walk to see everything that can be bought. In addition, on the top floor there are food stalls with quite good prices, since with so much food, hunger is likely to appear.
Travel to the past with the Aquincum
There was also a Roman presence in Hungary, but these remains were not discovered until the XNUMXth century. It is an interesting archaeological park for those who enjoy Roman culture, as it is an ancient city in the province of Pannonia. It is possible to see structures in quite good condition, with such interesting things as an older sewer grate, a reconstructed bathroom with its famous mosaics or even an underground heating system, which give us an idea of how advanced these cities were so many years ago. hundreds of years.
Rest in the city parks
In the city of Budapest we find two main parks in which to rest. One of them is known as City Park or Városliget Park. It is a large park that was formerly used as a hunting area. Nowadays you can see some interesting things inside, such as the zoo, a small amusement park, the beautiful Vajdahunyad castle or the Széchenyi Spa, which we have already told you about. It is definitely a great park where you can relax and enjoy great entertainment venues.
A boat trip on the Danube
We cannot fail to recommend a great visit to Budapest boat trip on the Danube. It is another way of seeing the city, since it passes through such representative places as the Parliament or the Chain Bridge. There are several companies where you can book, with panoramic boats to take good photos.