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Quintessential Budapest

Although the Danube is Budapest's most famous body of water, it's the therapeutic H20 spewed up daily...

Festivals & Events

From music and theater to folk art and film, Hungarians milk every occasion possible to host a celebration...

On the Menu

Csirke paprikás (chicken paprikash). This famous dish is made from cubed chicken breast or chicken...

Paprika Primer

Around the world, Hungarian food is closely identified with bright-red paprika. Hungary's two most famous...

What's Where

Várhegy (Castle Hill): Literally and figuratively, you can't miss Castle Hill: a UNESCO-designated...

If You Like

Nothing quite compares to a long, hot soak in the Gellért Baths. After all, it's impossible to...

When to Go

Dreaming of visiting Budapest on your summer vacation? Well, be careful what you wish for. Summer certainly...

Great Itineraries

Let's be honest: you can blow through Budapest's big-ticket attractions in three days and still have...

Navigating Budapest

As in Paris, neighborhoods in Budapest are known and referred to locally not by name but by their district...

Travels by Tram

Trams (villamos) are abundant and convenient, covering the entire city from around 5 AM to 11 PM, or...

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