One of the most wonderful European capitals, the city of Budapest is a visual treat to the tourists. Budapest is inexplicably beautiful. It has a kind of magnetic quality that attracts people from all over the world. A city that is bustling with life yet peaceful, treasures its past and embraces its future, where the hills harmonize with the picturesque Danube River. The impressive buildings, streets and squares all offer a warm welcome to the visitors.
Budapest is home to a number of World Heritage Sites as well. If you are planning a trip to Budapest don’t miss the following sites.
1) Danube Panorama and Castle District: The view of the Danube embankments has been listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site. The Buda Castle District also comes under the list on 11th December 1987. Some of the most important historical Hungarian monuments can be found in this ancient town. The site encompasses the Liberty Bridge, the Chain Bridge, Citadel, the Gellert Bath, the Gellert Hill with Statue of Liberty, the Turkish baths of the Water Town and the Baroque churches.
2) Andrassy Avenue: This is the most scenic avenue of Budapest and is named after Hungary Gyula Andrassy, former Prime Minister. One can see the three distinct parts; the first stretching from Bajcsy to Zsilinszky, the second part running from Oktogon to Kodaly Korond and the last part extends from Kodaly Korond to the Heroes’ Square. Millenium Underground, the first European underground railway was built under this avenue. It is home to some very impressive buildings like the Academy of Music, Institute of Ballet, the State Opera House, the House of Terror, Hotel Andrassy, Art School of Budapest etc.
3) Heroes’ Square: Heroes’ Square is a very significant World Heritage site of Budapest. This impressive square starts where the Andrassy Avenue concludes. The Millenium Monument stands in the middle of the square. The monument is topped with the statue of Archangel Gabriel with the Holy Hungarian Crown and the double cross of Christianity. The Museum of Fine Arts can be seen at the left side of the square and the right side features the Art Hall. The City Park Lake rests just behind the square.
