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Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it serves as the country’s political, cultural, commercial, industrial and transportation center and is considered as an important place in Central Europe. Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, its World Heritage Sites include the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, and the Millennium Underground Railway which was the first on the European continent. In addition, the largest thermal water cave system in the world was discovered under Budapest in 2008.

Population

1,702,279

Official Website

www.budapest.hu

History

Aquincum, originally a Celtic settlement, was the direct ancestor of Budapest, becoming the Roman capital of Lower Pannonia. Magyars arrived in the territory in the 9th century. Their first settlement was destroyed by the Mongols in 1241-42. The re-established town became one of the centers of Renaissance humanist culture in the 15th century. Following nearly 150 years of Ottoman rule, the development of the region entered a new age of prosperity in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Budapest became a global city after the 1873 unification. It also became the second capital of Austria-Hungary, a great power that dissolved in 1918.

Basics

Public Transport

A line ticket, which costs HUF 290, is available for any BKV vehicle: bus, trolley, tram, underground and suburban trains. It is valid for one trip without changing the line. A cheaper one is available, which is valid for 3 stops on the underground.

Taxi

There are a lot of taxi companies, with almost identical fares, but they can be quite expensive.

Trains

MÁV – Hungarian State Railways

Airport

Budapest Ferihegy International Airport

Hospitals

There are several medical centers in Budapest; each district has at least one. For example: FirstMed Medical Care Center, Hattyúház, Hattyú utca 14, 5th floor, 1015 Budapest.
You can find pharmacies in the main places. For example Móricz Zsigmond circus.

Internet

Hotspots can be found in the main stations, shopping centers, at the Universities, and in a lot of restaurants and coffee shops.

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Food and Drinks

Try the Marchello which is a reasonably priced restaurant near the University (1111, Bartók Béla street 40.). There are a lot of cheap self service restaurants in the bigger malls.

Supermarket

There are a lot of little shops in the city, and some bigger ones in the shopping centers, but the really big supermarkets (CORA, TESCO, AUCHAN) are mainly in the suburbs.

Monuments

The neo-Gothic Parliament, containing amongst other things the Hungarian Crown Jewels Saint Stephen's Basilica, where the Holy Right Hand of the founder of Hungary, King Saint Stephen is on display. In Castle Hill and the Castle District there are three churches, six museums, and a lot of interesting buildings, streets and squares. The former Royal Palace is one of the symbols of Hungary.

Shopping

You can find the Westend City Center in the center of the city which is available easily by underground. Exclusive shops can be found in Váci street.

Nightlife

Try out the Morrison’s Pub (near the Opera) where you can dance in 3 halls.
Another famous club is the Moulin Rouge, which you can find near the Oktogon. Free entry for girls.

Contact

Remo Ughini

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