What to do with Children in Tow
One of the great things about Budapest is that it has an abundance of playgrounds, theme parks and roller-skating parks.
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One of the great things about Budapest is that it has an abundance of playgrounds, theme parks and roller-skating parks. One of the best theme parks is Varosliget (City Park) which has an abundance of activities to entertain children: playgrounds, the city zoo, a circus and a fairground. The Szechenyi Baths are well-liked by the older children, especially the whirlpool, and there is also rowing in the summer and ice-skating in the winter (Nov-Mar, Mon-Fri 9am to 1pm and 4-8pm, Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, 4-8pm, depending on weather). Another highlight is the caves underneath the city which are good fun as long as your child isn’t scared of the dark. There are two notable cave formations here such as the ones under the Varhegy, Buda Castle Labyrinth (Budavari Labirintus, daily 9:30am-7:30pm, 1500Ft;) and the Szemlolgyi Caves at Pusztaszeri ut 35 (tours hourly Mon & Wed-Sun 10am-4pm; 1250Ft) which have stunning formations.
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Royal Palace (Buda Castle)
Location: Budavari Palota
Fisherman’s Bastion
The Fisherman’s Bastion is a medieval looking stronghold that offers impressive views of the city, fitting as it was built as a viewing platform in 1905.
Citadella
A fortress that never saw battle, it was erected by the Hasburgs after the 1848-49 War of Independence just in case of further rebellion.
Liberty Monument
Erected in 1947 in tribute to the Soviet forces that died liberating the city at the end World War II, she can be found east of the citadella.
Chain Bridge
If you can walk across only one of the city’s three bridges that join Buda and Pest together, then make it this one.
Aquincum Museum
Purposely built on the western edge of an ancient Roman civilian settlement, this museum offers extensive exhibits on Roman life in Budapest.
Gul Baba’s Tomb
This tomb is the resting place of Gul Baba, an Ottoman Dervish who played a part in the capture of Buda in 1541. Known as the ‘Father of Roses’, this tomb is a pilgrimage place for Muslims.
Zsigmond Kun Folk Art Collection
Be prepared for lengthy and detailed descriptions from the staff at this museum as they are very proud of their collection!
Margaret Island
This island doesn’t have any famous landmarks but is a great spot for sports and other activities such as cycling and swimming (there are two swimming pools here).
Parliament
The most on show building in the city, Parliament was completed in 1902 and has 690 gorgeous rooms mixed in a neo-Gothic, neo-Romanesque and neobaroque styles.
Underground Railway Museum
Found in the pedestrian subway beneath V Deak Ferenc ter, next to the main ticket window, this museum exhibits the history of the capital’s four underground rail lines.
Shoes on the Danube
A simple yet poignant monument to the Jews shot and thrown into the Danube by the fascist Arrow Cross Party in 1944, you’ll find this monument south of V Kossuth Lajos ter.
Great Synagogue
This synagogue is the largest outside of New York City and can seat 3000 worshippers in its Romantic and Moorish style prayer area.
House of Terror
This building has a frightening history as it was once the headquarters of AVH secret police. This force arrested and tortured activists from all sorts of political persuasions within this building and the plaq
Miksa Roth Memorial House
Beautiful on every level, this museum pays homage to Budapest’s famous art nouveau stained-glass maker Miksa Roth (1865-1944).
Hungarian National Museum
Built in 1847, this museum has the most important and comprehensive collection of Hungarian artefacts and relics.
Kerepesi Cemetery
Budapest’s version of London’s Highgate cemetery or the Pere Lachaise of Paris, this cemetery was established in 1847.
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