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Thanks to the perfect location, inhabitants' hospitality and memorable monuments, Hungary's capital has been dubbed the Little Paris of Central Europe. Flights are available from across Europe, making it both easily accessible and cheap to visit. Travellers are quickly recognising the appeal of Budapest, with nearly twenty million visitors per year.
In Buda's old town is the castle district. This includes a palace, the fascinating Matyas Church, mansions, museums and picturesque squares. The streets still follow their medieval routes, with later gothic and baroque buildings formed around the streets. An excellent National Gallery can also be found here. St Stephen's Basilica is an eclectic church that was thought never to be completed. It contains the Szent Jobb, the desiccated hand of St Stephen, which is one of Hungary's most significant religious relics.
Those with a sweet tooth should head to one of Budapest's ubiquitous cukrszdk (ptisseries). Hungarians love sweets, so it is no wonder that they are behind the Dobos torta, a layered chocolate and cream cake with a caramelised brown sugar top, and pitk (fruit pies). The afternoon tea tradition is big here, so take every opportunity to indulge.
Budapest is a meeting point of North and South, East and West. The mingling cultures are blended into a unique synthesis, while remaining characteristically Hungarian. Culture is everywhere here, from the beautiful buildings, to theatre, opera, and cinema.
Beneath traditional folk music and high-brow theatre occasions is a burgeoning nightlife. At nightfall, thousands of twinkling lights glint on the ripples of the River Danube, suggesting hidden delights within countless bars and restaurants. For cheap and traditional Hungarian food, visit Regs Vendgl, which can be found just around the corner from St Stephen's Basilica. Budapest also has a lively cafe culture, echoing a vibrant mix of old and new.
In the summer, many take advantage of the cheap flights to Budapest, and flock to the city forsome of the internationally-recognised events. Sziget festival is one of Europe's premier rock festivals, with big name acts from all over the world pulled to its weekend of carnival fun. It has also been home to many World Cup events, the Grand Prix, and European Championships. In Budapest, there is the opportunity for horseback riding and, in winter, for skiing.
Time is something that is always in short supply on city breaks, so try to plan your visit to make sure that you see the best sights in Budapest. With very cheap flights going to the city, a break in Budapest, compared to other European cities, is very reasonable indeed.
