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Hungarian Parliament Building
Parliament building · Lipótváros
One of the most beautiful parliament buildings in the world, an iconic symbol of Budapest that is a must-visit.
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Plan a free trip to BudapestUpdated: 2026-10-18
Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube, offers a magical blend of rich history, magnificent architecture, and vibrant culture. Visit to experience its famous thermal baths, stroll along the river, and enjoy lively nightlife and authentic Hungarian cuisine.
Things to do in Budapest include Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
One of the most beautiful parliament buildings in the world, an iconic symbol of Budapest that is a must-visit.
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A historic royal palace offering museums, galleries, and breathtaking views of the city.
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A spectacular panoramic viewpoint over the city, with romantic and unique architecture.
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The largest synagogue in Europe, a fascinating historical and religious site with Moorish architecture.
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One of the largest and most famous thermal bath complexes in Europe, a relaxing and unique experience.
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The Széchenyi Chain Bridge joins Buda and Pest, the two halves of Budapest, across the Danube. English engineer William Tierney Clark designed it and Scottish engineer Adam Clark built it; when it opened in 1849 it was the first permanent crossing of the Danube in Hungary.
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The largest church in Budapest, with an impressive dome and panoramic views from the tower.
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A vibrant indoor market with local produce, street food, and souvenirs, a culinary and cultural experience.
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A magnificent Gothic church with a colorful tiled roof and an interior rich in history.
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The Citadella is a fortification crowning Gellért Hill in Budapest, Hungary. It stands on ground that mattered strategically in the military history of Budapest.
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A green and peaceful island in the heart of the Danube, perfect for walks, cycling, and picnics.
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One of the most beautiful opera houses in the world, with magnificent Neo-Renaissance design and high-quality performances.
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The Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum is a fascinating historical site located in the caverns beneath Buda Castle in Budapest. The original hospital was created in the 1930s in preparation for the Second World War, later becoming a secret nuclear bunker.
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A monumental square with statues commemorating Hungarian leaders, an important city landmark.
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Andrássy Avenue is a Budapest boulevard dating from 1872 that runs from Erzsébet Square to the Városliget. Lined with Neo-Renaissance mansions and townhouses with fine facades and interiors, it gained World Heritage Site status in 2002.
Plan Budapest4 days - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last - is what it takes to see all 14 of Budapest's must-sees. Each day is one route, in the order you walk it, with every place at an hour it is open.
Pest: Parliament, the Basilica and the Jewish Quarter
Worth knowing: Parliament is visited on a guided tour only - book the ticket ahead on the official site. In the evening the Jewish Quarter fills with ruin bars; the original one, Szimpla Kert, is on Kazinczy Street.
Buda: the Great Market Hall, Gellért Hill and Castle Hill
Worth knowing: A day of climbs: the covered market in the morning, up Gellért Hill to the Citadella, then along to Castle Hill. There is also a lift up to Castle Hill from Várkert Bazár.
The Széchenyi Baths, Heroes' Square and Andrássy Avenue
Worth knowing: Metro line M1 runs under Andrássy Avenue - handy for the morning ride to the Széchenyi Baths. Bring a swimsuit, a towel and flip-flops; the baths are quieter in the morning.
Margaret Bridge and Margaret Island
Worth knowing: The Musical Fountain on Margaret Island plays only in the warm season. Batthyány Square faces Parliament across the Danube.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. With your dates the planner fits it to your landing and your flight home, each day's opening hours, children and your own preferences.
Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, Dohány Street Synagogue, Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Chain Bridge and 9 more. Hungarian Parliament Building: One of the most beautiful parliament buildings in the world, an iconic symbol of Budapest that is a must-visit.
MupDay's research lists 14 must-sees in Budapest: Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, Dohány Street Synagogue, Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Chain Bridge, St. Stephen's Basilica, Central Market Hall, Matthias Church, Citadella, Margaret Island, Hungarian State Opera House, Hospital in the Rock and Heroes' Square.
4 days - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last - are enough to see all 14 of Budapest's must-sees, one route a day built around proximity and opening hours.
Day 1: Hungarian Parliament Building, Shoes on the Danube Bank, St. Stephen's Basilica, Dohány Street Synagogue. Day 2: Central Market Hall, Gellért Hill, Citadella, Várkert Bazár. Day 3: Széchenyi Thermal Bath, City Park, Vajdahunyad Castle, Heroes' Square. Day 4: Margaret Bridge, Margaret Island.
The itinerary for Budapest runs through Lipótváros, Jewish Quarter (Erzsébetváros), Ferencváros, Buda, Gellért Hill and Buda Castle District (Várnegyed).
Churches worth seeing in Budapest: St. Stephen's Basilica (Belváros) and Matthias Church (Buda Castle District).
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