BUDAPEST

Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. It is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial and transportation center. Budapest became the capital of Hungary in 1361. The city was partly destroyed by the British and American air raids during the World War II. It later expanded and formed new districts from the neighboring cities and towns. It has now 23 districts, six in Buda, 16 in Pest and one on Csepel Island. It is the eighth largest city in European Union.

Tourist Attractions: The embassies and transitional companies located in the city bring many expatriates to it. Besides this, the monuments and infrastructure of Budapest attract tourists to the city.

Hotels:The city has many outstanding hotels that are often visited by tourists. Tourists who reach the city prefer to stay and relax in these star hotels. Hotel Taverna, Agape Guesthouse, Corinthia Aquincum Hotel, Le Meridien Budapest, Cotton House and K+K Hotel Opera are the famous hotels in the city that provide world class reception to its guests.

Places of Attraction:Budapest has its unique features that attract the attention of the tourists. Buda Castle with the Royal Palace, the Funicular, Hungarian National Gallery and National Széchényi Library, Matthias Church, Holy Trinity Column, Fisherman's Bastion, City Park with Széchenyi Medicinal Bath, Vajdahunyad Castle, the Timewheel Zoo, the Municipal Grand Circus and the Amusement Park are the main places of attraction in the city. Danube Promenade with Vigadó Concert Hall, Gellért Baths, Gellért Hill with Gellért Statue, Cave Church and Buda Castle with the Royal Palace Citadel with Liberty Statue, Geological Museum, Great Market Hall and Liberty Bridge are the other interesting spots in the city that lures in the people from far and wide. The number of museums in the city is a major attraction. Heroes' Square with the Millenary Monument, the Palace of Art and the Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Applied Arts and National Museum are the significant museums in the city. People are also attracted by the Margaret Island with the Centennial Memorial, a Japanese garden, a Musical Fountain, several recreation facilities and Franciscan, Dominican and Premonstratensian ruins from the Middle Ages.

Transportation: Airports, roads, railways and waterways constitute the transportation system of the city. Budapest Ferihegy International Airport, which operates both domestic as well as international flights, serves the city. With major highways and streets, Budapest roads help people to travel from one place to another quickly. Buses, Trolley Buses, Trams, Suburban Railway lines, the Metro and Boats include the public transport of Budapest. The three main railway termini in the city are another means that provide access to the city. The Budapest Subway system, the oldest subway in Continental Europe also stands as the bridge between Budapest and other regions. River Danube which flows through the city provide water transport facility that helps in commercial trade.