Budapest: 3-Day Experience

1 cities | 6 attraction(s) | total distance 21 km

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Itinerary of 3 days in Budapest: Day 1: Visit the impressive Hungarian Parliament and then Fisherman's Bastion for panoramic views. Day 2: Explore the Buda Palace in the morning and relax in the afternoon at the Széchenyi Thermal Baths. Day 3: Stroll around Margaret Island and visit Memento Park to learn about Hungary's communist history.

Day1: Budapest

2 attraction(s) · 1 km

Start your journey at the impressive Országház, one of the most beautiful legislative buildings in the world, located on the banks of the Danube River. Continue to the charming Halászbástya for panoramic views of the city.

Hungarian Parliament Building

Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.

1 km

Halászbástya

Located on the banks of the Danube River, Fisherman's Bastion is a famous architectural complex in Hungary. The two-story white buildings combine new Gothic, new Romanesque, and Hungarian styles, overlooking the Parliament Building. As one of the most outstanding buildings in Hungary, Fisherman's Bastion is on par with the Parliament Building and the Opera House. In medieval times, the fishermen here were responsible for defending the city walls, hence the name. The complex has seven turrets, each representing a leader from the seven Magyar tribes in 896 who led the Magyar nation to settle in the Carpathian Basin. Between Fisherman's Bastion and St. Matthias Church stands a bronze statue of St. Stephen. In the past, Fisherman's Bastion was open to the public for free. Today, the first floor has been converted into a cafe, and the second floor can be entered for free.

Day2: Budapest

2 attraction(s) · 5 km

In the morning, explore Budai Vár (Buda Castle), a historic palace complex in Budapest. In the afternoon, relax in the hot springs of Széchenyi Gyógyfürdő (Széchenyi Thermal Bath), one of the largest spas in Europe.

Királyi palota

Located on Castle Hill in Budapest, Hungary, the building, known as the "Royal Palace" or "Royal Castle," occupies two-thirds of the entire area. The history of Buda Castle dates back to 1247, when Hungarian King Bela IV built the castle to prevent invasion by the Mongols. Later, Luxembourg King Sigismund converted the original building into a Gothic-style palace. From 1541 to 1686, the Ottoman Turks occupied Budapest, and the castle was used as a military camp and mosque. In the 17th century, the Habsburg dynasty drove out the Turks and rebuilt Buda Castle in the Baroque style. Today, Buda Castle is a museum and art gallery in Hungary, open to visitors for sightseeing. In 1987, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) listed Buda Castle as a World Heritage site.

5 km

Széchenyi Thermal Bath

Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.

Day3: Budapest

2 attraction(s) · 12 km

A three-day itinerary in Budapest that includes a visit to landmarks such as Buda Castle, St. Stephen's Basilica and the Parliament, as well as relaxing activities on Margaret Island and a visit to Memento Park to learn about Hungary's communist history.

Margaret Island

Margaret Island, located in the center of Danube River, is 2.5 kilometers long and 500 meters wide. It is a beautiful park and a popular leisure destination. In the medieval period, it was an important religious center, and today, the island still preserves some ancient relics.

12 km

Memento Park

In Budapest, to the right of the entrance is a statue of Marx and Engels, standing side by side; to the left is a statue of Lenin. Across from the entrance, there is a sculpture depicting Stalin with only his shoes left after being pulled down, which is said to symbolize the revolution.