With its Parisian boulevards, faded art-nouveau palaces, hidden courtyards and illuminated bridges, Budapest is one of the world's great romantic cities. Explore the caves and Roman ruins of Buda, board a cog-wheel railway into its leafy hills, take a stroll through the cobbled streets of the Castle District or a soak in a thermal spa. Alternatively, seek out the vibrant shops and restaurants of Pest, admire the architecture of the Parliament building, go boating in City Park or spend an evening at the opera.
With an expanding flight market, a targeted tourism campaign and recent entry to the EU, Hungary's capital is a must-see part of the new Europe.
