{"id":21,"date":"2014-05-25T20:53:37","date_gmt":"2014-05-25T20:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/glmhungary.com\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2014-05-25T20:53:37","modified_gmt":"2014-05-25T20:53:37","slug":"city","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/?page_id=21","title":{"rendered":"The City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"left\">There\u2019s a lot special about Budapest. It is a beautiful city, with a lot to see and do that you won\u2019t find anywhere else. There are regular inexpensive tourist buses which circumnavigate the city &#8211;\u00a0 you hop on and off at the various sites across the city. The underground is easy use.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Home to almost 2 million people the city is known as the \u201cParisof the East\u201d. Public transport is inexpensive and plentiful.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>State Opera House a beautiful neo Renaissance building with an interior to match<\/li>\n<li>StatueParkhas a variety of old communist statues taken from around the city centre soon after the fall of communism in 1989<\/li>\n<li>ParliamentBuildinghas 691 rooms and 12.5 miles of hallway, and tours are given in eight languages. It was inspired by thePalaceofWestminster<\/li>\n<li>The House of Terror details the torrid past ofHungaryand the acts of torture by the secret police<\/li>\n<li>Szechenyi Baths is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. Comprising nine baths this is one of theEurope\u2019s largest spa centres<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-195 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-11.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest-1\" width=\"248\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-21.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-196 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-21.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest-2\" width=\"225\" height=\"186\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>MargaretIslandis a popular park in the middle of the city<\/li>\n<li>Hero\u2019s Square was built in 1896, to commemorate the 1,000 anniversary of the arrival of Hungarians in Hungary. Before then, it was inhabited by Slavs, like every country around Hungary. It\u2019s full of massive statues and carvings ofHungary\u2019s medieval national heroes<\/li>\n<li>The Castle is on a hill overlooking theDanube, and the view of the city from its walls and towers is breathtaking.<\/li>\n<li>The Jewish District boasts the largest synagogue inEurope, museums and a good selection of cafes<\/li>\n<li>Ecseri Flea Market is a shopping experience not to be missed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-31.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-197 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-31.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest-3\" width=\"250\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-41.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-198 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-41.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest-4\" width=\"248\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-51.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-199\" src=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-51.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest-5\" width=\"248\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Palace of Arts situated on the banks of theDanubehosts many cultural programmes throughout the year<\/li>\n<li>12. The Bridges over theDanubeRiverlink the two halves ofBudapest\u2013 Buda andPest. There are six bridges across the river. The Chain Bridge is many people\u2019s favourite; theElizabethBridgeandLibertyBridgeare popular too<\/li>\n<li>13.Liszt Squareboasts a wide selection of caf\u00e9 \u2013 bars in a busy thoroughfare<\/li>\n<li>House of Hungarian Art Nouveau is a must see for those interested in understanding the influence of Hungarian art.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-61.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-200 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-61.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest-6\" width=\"286\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-71.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-201 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-71.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest-7\" width=\"187\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-71.jpg 187w, https:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-71-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-71-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-81.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-202\" src=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-81.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest-8\" width=\"250\" height=\"187\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another option to see the tourist sites is to take the underground which is easy to use.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-Metro-Map1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-194 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-Metro-Map1.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest Metro Map\" width=\"783\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-Metro-Map1.jpg 783w, https:\/\/europeanestateinvestments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Budapest-Metro-Map1-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As of Feb 2012 single journeys on the Metro ( underground ) cost 320 Huf \u2013 less than \u00a31 but please make sure to validate your ticket before commencing your journey<\/p>\n<p>Multiple ticket options are also available<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a lot special about Budapest. It is a beautiful city, with a lot to see and do that you won\u2019t find anywhere else. There are regular inexpensive tourist buses which circumnavigate the city &#8211;\u00a0 you hop on and off at the various sites across the city. The underground is easy use. 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