Iconic Bridges of Budapest

1. Chain Bridge – known as the Széchenyi Lánchíd, or Széchenyi Chain Bridge, its construction began in 1840 and lasted for a whopping 9 years. You have to walk across the Chain Bridge at least once! If the massive cast-iron structure wasn’t enough of an engineering breakthrough (back-then at least), take note of the huge…

Hungarian Parliament Building , Budapest

The Hungarian Parliament Building is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, a notable landmark of Hungary and a popular tourist destination in Budapest. It is situated in Kossuth Square, in the Pest side of the city and on the banks of the Danube. It is currently the largest building in Hungary. It was…

Matthias Church, Budapest

Matthias Church is one of the finest churches in Budapest, and the most unique churches in Europe. Located atop the Buda Castle hill, it has been serving the citizens of the Buda Castle Hill since 1015, its foundation by the first Hungarian king. Many assume that the church was named after St Matthias, but it is…

Heroes’ Square, Budapest

Hősök tere, or Heroes Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders, as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes, often erroneously referred as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The square lies at…