Budapest is a city split down the middle by the Danube river. It was two separate cities until 1873. The Buda side of Budapest, with its Castle District, is hilly and green. It has more open space and forested land. The Pest side is a bustling urban center. Even though Budapest is now united, you’ll…
Perched on a hill overlooking the Danube, the Castle District of Budapest dates back more than 700 years. King Bela IV staked his claim here so that he could ward off the attacks of the Mongols on his people. The palace was destroyed and rebuilt 6 times through the centuries. This post contains affiliate links….
Budapest offers much to explore. My two days there went so quickly. I did cram a lot in, though, and I want to inspire you to visit this intriguing city by showing you some of its charm. As I think back on my time in Budapest, what most impressed me was its beauty. Rather than…