Let me tell you the tale of three cities, the story of how three became one. Óbuda, Buda and Pest were unified into one single city in 1873, naming the city Budapest. Traces of the first settlements in the area of the city of Budapest today date back to the Stone Age, but many nations alternated throughout history in longer or shorter periods. In the present day, Buda is known as a more forested and suburban part of the city. Pest is known for its hustle and bustle and includes the business and nightlife districts. The Pest found on the right bank of the city is where most tourism is surrounded. 

With breathtaking fairy-tale architecture, the second longest river running through the center of the city with numerous bridges across the river, Budapest has earned the nickname “The Paris of Eastern Europe”. Eight gorgeous bridges to be concrete. The first permanent bridge to span the River was erected in 1849. You can walk from one side of the river to the opposite in around 20 minutes. But it mostly takes more as you will stop more than once for photos of the city views!

The city has many nicknames, another one of them is “The City of Spas” and the thermal bath capital of the world with an incredible abundance of underground hot water sources. Roman legionnaires were the first to recognize the city’s healing thermal springs over 2,000 years ago. Today, you can choose from five medicinal baths featuring a total of 47 pools. They vary in terms of size and architecture. 

As a result of the geothermal activity the city, the only one in the world, is interwoven with a maze of over 200 caverns. In fact, a whole city exists beneath Castle Hill. The underground is also popular for running the second oldest subway system in Europe with the M1 line added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its innovative element.

The Hungarian language is one of the most difficult languages in the world to learn. To demonstrate this, thanks in Hungarian is “Köszönöm⁠” and even more difficult is “Egészségedre”, meaning cheers in English.

Maybe you’re feeling a little Hungary? With a unique food culture and hundreds of restaurants, Budapest is a food lover’s dream. A walk through the backstreets of Budapest could lead to the discovery of your new favorite cafe or restaurant, and every stroll feels like a spontaneous tour of beautiful Budapest architecture. Do not wait any longer to get lost in this lively, young city.