5 things to try out when visiting Budapest

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Slide 1 of 5: On the Buda side of the city, you might come across a cave which bears a large cross. Legend has it that this cave used to be the home of a hermit monk and during the 1950s when the Pauline order was arrested, this cave church was sealed behind an eight foot wall of concrete. In 1989, following the fall of communism in Hungary, the cave the wall was broken down, unveiling the cave but the cave walls are now made from concrete. The small church still remains with some original and interesting features such as black Madonnas which are believed to be miraculous by the Pauline monks.

Budapest Cave Church

On the Buda side of the city, you might come across a cave which bears a large cross. Legend has it that this cave used to be the home of a hermit monk and during the 1950s when the Pauline order was arrested, this cave church was sealed behind an eight foot wall of concrete. In 1989, following the fall of communism in Hungary, the cave the wall was broken down, unveiling the cave but the cave walls are now made from concrete. The small church still remains with some original and interesting features such as black Madonnas which are believed to be miraculous by the Pauline monks.
Slide 2 of 5: This castle in the city may look more like a funhouse than a castle from the outside. Four different styles of architecture have contributed to its look; Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Romanesque. What makes this place even more interesting, is that it started out as an exhibition made out of only wood and cardboard but as more people began to visit they decided to turn it into a more permanent structure in 1904.

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Vajdahunyad Castle

This castle in the city may look more like a funhouse than a castle from the outside. Four different styles of architecture have contributed to its look; Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Romanesque. What makes this place even more interesting, is that it started out as an exhibition made out of only wood and cardboard but as more people began to visit they decided to turn it into a more permanent structure in 1904.
Slide 3 of 5: This unique and charming library can't be found in most guidebooks of Budapest. Instead it is tucked away in a busy section of the city waiting to be discovered. Just entering it you will feel its grandeur especially given that this library used to be a 19th century aristocrat's mansion. In 1931, the City Council purchased this building and converted the old rooms into reading rooms.

Szabo Ervin Library

This unique and charming library can’t be found in most guidebooks of Budapest. Instead it is tucked away in a busy section of the city waiting to be discovered. Just entering it you will feel its grandeur especially given that this library used to be a 19th century aristocrat’s mansion. In 1931, the City Council purchased this building and converted the old rooms into reading rooms.
Slide 4 of 5: Funiculars are incline or cable railways which date back hundreds of years. They usually have a fairly simple pulley system to help bring carts up and down steep grades. Buda Castle can be found at the top of a hill rising over 300 feet and in the past, there was no simple way of reaching it. That is until this funicular was set up to take visitors up and down the equivalent of 30 flights of stairs. Although the journey is short, it is worth the ride for the exceptional panoramic views of the Danube and west side of the city.

Budapest Castle Hill Funicular

Funiculars are incline or cable railways which date back hundreds of years. They usually have a fairly simple pulley system to help bring carts up and down steep grades. Buda Castle can be found at the top of a hill rising over 300 feet and in the past, there was no simple way of reaching it. That is until this funicular was set up to take visitors up and down the equivalent of 30 flights of stairs. Although the journey is short, it is worth the ride for the exceptional panoramic views of the Danube and west side of the city.
Slide 5 of 5: In Budapest, there are plenty of places to grab a drink and spend some time relaxing. However, this pub is a special one thanks to its interesting interior. Here, visitors can leave their mark in every corner – on the walls, floor and even ceiling! From business cards to drawings, you can become lost by reading the notes found all around you. Aside from a refreshing pint of beer ypu can also enjoy some delicious food from the great selection on offer.

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For Sale Pub

In Budapest, there are plenty of places to grab a drink and spend some time relaxing. However, this pub is a special one thanks to its interesting interior. Here, visitors can leave their mark in every corner – on the walls, floor and even ceiling! From business cards to drawings, you can become lost by reading the notes found all around you. Aside from a refreshing pint of beer ypu can also enjoy some delicious food from the great selection on offer.
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