subject: Visitors Guide Budapest, Hungary! [print this page] Budapest is one of those iconic cities of the world which is famous for the majestic Great Synagogue. Budapest also straddles the river Danube with its beautiful historic bridges. Budapest welcomes tourists to its wonderful and spruced up city. The art baths and buildings with precision reflect the minds of beautiful people in here and their creative skills.
Budapest is city of seven islands that can be found on the Danube River. The islands are Hajgyri sziget, Margit-sziget, Csepel sziget, Palotai-sziget, Npsziget, Hros-sziget and Molnr-sziget.
Things to do and see in Budapest in autumn
Autumn is the time for grape harvests so a range of wine tasting events and harvest festivals takes place in and around Budapest in September-October.
The largest is the International Wine and Champagne Festival (1st - 15th September 2006). You can sample great wines from the best Hungarian wine makers and from international wine producers as well. A perfect opportunity to have weekend break in Budapest at the time of the core event of the festival which is the Wine Exhibition and Fair in the Castle District (6th-10th September 2006). You can combine sightseeing with wine tasting all in one place up in the Buda Castle.
Eating and Drinking
Many bars and cafes also line the street. If you're feeling a bit peckish after your shopping experience, there are some great eateries that you can have a drink or a bite to eat. In fact, some of the best local fare can be found along here. Budapest's best Department Stores...
Like every European city, a number of huge department stores have settled in Budapest. You're assured of good quality, reasonable goods in these department stores.
Corvin is a popular department store and is located in the Budapest's VIII district. Here you'll find items like kitchen accessories, towels, clothes, furniture, toys and more. There is also a supermarket on the ground floor.
Shopping in Budapest
Budapest's reputation as a food capital of the world dates largely from the late 19th century and, bizarrely, to a certain degree from the chilly days of communism. Budapest is one of those iconic cities of the world which is famous for the majestic Great Synagogue. Budapest also straddles the river Danube with its beautiful historic bridges. The ornate thermal baths are also a must see if you plan to come to this lovely city.
Popular Gifts/Keepsakes from Budapest: Tourist shops are crammed full of goods that Hungarians believe a visitor would most like to buy as a souvenir of their time in Budapest, namely porcelain (Herend and Zsolnay), embroidery, cut glass and crystal. We advise you to buy these items from the factory outlet if you can - this will avoid you having to pay the huge mark up that tourist shops put on the products.
Night Life
Budapest stag night and day is all about forgetting life's worries and cutting off the stressful life to get knee-deep into absolute joy and fun. Hence, if you think that you want to party hard and give your eyes a wonderful treat with the stupendous sites round Budapest then come in here to make it the most out of the whole trip.
