Budapest the metropolis

General overview The hungarian capital can be found in Pest County, its territory is 525 km2. Budapest is one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe. The city was born in 1873. The city's importance in terms of traffic is very central, because all major European roads and railway lines lead to Budapest. There are 3 islands on the Danube within Budapest. Budapest is the only capital city in the world which has thermal springs.

Sightseeing Budapest is full of quite a few extraordinary examples of architecture.

Bridges The river Danube divides Budapest into two parts. There are a 8 bridges in the city, including a railway bridge.

Spas and shopping Budapest is a capital, which is rich in thermal waters. More than hundred thermal springs provide millions of litres of hot thermal water day by day. Váci street is the centre of fashion and shopping.

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Circulation Mass circulation in Budapest is well organised and comfortable.

Railway stations Budapest Keleti pályaudvar is the largest among the three main railway stations in Budapest. Budapest-Nyugati pályaudvar (Budapest-Western Railway Terminal) is one of the three main railway terminals of Budapest, Hungary.

Cultural life Budapest museums and exhibitions present the history and culture of the Hungarians while featuring many fine examples of contemporary art.

Cultural life You can find a foreign language section in almost every bookshop and library in Budapest.