The capital of Hungary is Budapest

Budapest, as the capital of Hungary, is its main political, industrial, commercial, cultural and transport center. Three historical cities, which were called Pest, Buda and Obuda, in January 1872 were merged into one city. Modern Budapest was created as a result of the history of numerous invasions and wars, permanent destruction and perestroika. In those periods a mixture of styles was born, when a cheerful and proud nation lovingly restored its city. The capital of Hungary Budapest is exclusively Hungarian and at the same time European city. All the collection of monuments, palaces and churches in this city is included in the list of World Cultural Heritage.

The charm of Budapest is due to its beautiful nature, picturesque countryside and magnificent architecture. The historical monuments of the former ancient Roman province here coexist with the medieval preserved houses in the Baroque style, the buildings in the Art Nouveau style - with the churches of the XVIII century, and modern hotels adjoin the palaces in the style of classicism. Any part of Budapest bears the memory of its centuries-old history. One of the most characteristic elements in the historical panorama of the city is the neo-Gothic church of the Virgin Mary, it is also called Matyasha Church. This is the traditional place of coronation and marriage of Hungarian kings.

Before the church in the square there is a monument of the Holy Trinity, established in 1713. It was established by the inhabitants of the city as a token of gratitude after the end of the plague epidemic. Here is the Town Hall, built in the early XVIII century. In the same century, most of the residential buildings in the center of the city were built. Dozens of various museums, exhibition halls and art galleries operate in Budapest. Budapest Museums have collections of world renown.

The capital of Hungary is the only capital in the world that has more than 80 wells and thermal springs. Every day they give 70 million liters of water, they enter bathhouses, which are supplied with natural healing and thermal springs. Among these baths there are Turkish baths, preserved in pristine condition, beaches with open pools, pearl pools. On the basis of therapeutic thermal waters , not only medical institutions are built, but also balneological hotels that meet the highest demands. Some local medicinal waters are used in the treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and metabolic disorders.

Through Budapest flows the most famous river of Hungary - the Danube. The green precious emerald lies on it Margaret Island. On one side of the river stands the hilly Buda, and on the other side stands Pest, which is the center of political and business life. Buildings that were built in the last century, perfectly combined here with modern buildings. Among the most popular tourist places of Budapest are Margaret Island, the pedestrian street of Vatsi with the famous ancient confectionery of Gerbot and the Varoshliget city park located on it.

Váci's street and the surrounding area are filled with shops and cafes, restaurants and fashionable hotels. In the daytime it is a center that attracts shopping opportunities, and at night it becomes an entertainment center. For tourists, about thirty theaters offer their services here, including two opera houses, various entertainment venues, restaurants, casinos and night bars with music. Travelers, tired of the day from seeing the city, like to relax here at night. The capital of Hungary entices gourmets with the richest gastronomic adventures, which can be found in local restaurants and restaurants. It is an acute and fragrant goulash soup, chicken paprika, meat pancakes in Hortobágy. All this is best washed down with famous Hungarian wines.