Budapest Tourist Attractions

…Enormous, monumental and really quite impressive, it’s towers peak at close to 44 meters. 53 meters long, 26.5 meters wide, almost unsurprisingly it can seat 3000. Inside is a no less remarkable 5000 pipe organ which has in it’s history been played most famously by Franz List (List Ferenc) and Saint Siens….

Leaving, or maybe even launching, from right in front of the Chain Bridge (Lanchid) and the 0km stone where all roads in Hungary are measured from, the fenicular is a giant 3 tiered almost vertical railway that takes the pain out of the climb to the palace….

A restaurant whose decor hints at Asia but whose food is influenced by a much wider sphere. Our group of five managed to tick off 6 countries: Spanish, Italian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese and a damn good Hungarian. All Goa’s dishes are authentically prepared, beautifully presented and the menu has an excellent smattering of vegetarian offerings enough to keep even the strictest of abstainers happy (we had three in our group this time round and all were pleased with their food)….

Another gem situated not too far from the Danube on the Buda side of the city just the other side of the tunnel which leads from the chain bridge. Always bustling with a smart local clientèle from morning to night……

Not actually in Budapest but as it’s only 12 miles north and makes a great day out we thought we’d include it.
The town’s characteristic Mediterranean architecture originates from settling Serb refugees who later abandoned the town after floods hit which were in turn responsible for preserving much of it’s original appearance….

The unusually named Yellow Zebra Bikes will hire you a bright yellow bike with all accessories for 3000ft a day (£6) but returns are before 7pm. The bikes are easy-rider style with the essentials for budapest roads: chunky tires, big comfy springy seat and relaxed riding position….

For the young and young at heart is what is billed as Europe’s largest open air music festival. Spread over 8 days and hosting 100′s of live acts including a respectable roster of big names, many from the UK and US as well as plenty of local talent, there’s something to suit almost everyone’s taste. In between you’ll find plenty to entertain with a huge selection of activities from ab sailing and rock climbing to assault courses and our favorite just to watch, the team tomato event held in a 5-a-side sized inflatable pitch filled with tomatoes….