"Spending a long weekend in Budapest is always a good idea. It's a city of striking silhouettes and quiet corners - the domed Parliament reflected in the Danube, bright roofs of multi-coloured tiles crowning churches and markets, and grand boulevards interspersed with hidden courtyards and tranquil garden squares. Trams slide along the waterfront, bridges frame long views, and the mix of neo-Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture lends a sense of discovery to every stroll."
"Although relics of the communist era survive, Budapest is now very much a modern capital, where Ottoman, Hungarian and 19th-century Imperial heritage and traditions sit comfortably beside world-class contemporary cuisine, music, fashion, and design. With most major sights concentrated in a relatively small area, it is an easy city to explore on foot, and when you have had one bowl of goulash or glass of excellent Hungarian wine too many, the inexpensive and efficient public transport system"
"Base yourself in the central 5 th District to make the most of your long weekend in Budapest. Day One Morning One of the best ways to understand a city is through its food and drink, so we begin in the monumental 19th century Central Market Hall, its high steel arches, and patterned Zsolnay-tile roof sheltering stalls of seasonal fruit, paprika, meats and foie gras."
Budapest displays striking riverfront landmarks, colourful tiled roofs and a mix of neo-Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture that rewards walking exploration. The domed Parliament, trams along the waterfront and bridges framing long views create memorable silhouettes. Ottoman, Hungarian and 19th-century Imperial heritage coexist with contemporary cuisine, music, fashion and design. Most major sights sit in a compact area, and an inexpensive, efficient public transport network connects ruin bars, Michelin-starred restaurants and museums. The central 5th District serves as a convenient base. Food-focused mornings begin at the 19th-century Central Market Hall for lángos, followed by walks past Eötvös Loránd University and drinks of Unicum.
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