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10 free or almost free things to do in BUDAPEST
SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS
Enjoy a restful and quiet moment in a green park area of the city:
CATCH THE SPIRIT
Saint Stephen's Basilica; in Budapest is the largest church of the capital. It was built in neo-Renaissance style, its professional restoration was finished in 2003. The impressive exterior of the building is in harmony with the artistic interior. Catch the sweet moment of Saturdays afternoon with the line of booked couples for wedding. Steal a kiss from the bride. There are also free concerts.
Take a free walk in the Main Synagogue. After the security check go strait ahead to Wallenberg Memorial Garden, trough the cemetery. This part is free to visit.
PAY YOUR RESPECT
If you have a spirit to remember, go for a visit of the Central Cemetery that is the national pantheon. Statues, mausoleums and fantastic landscape in autumn time with the change of colors of vegetation.
CROSS A FEW BRIDGES
Chain Bridge with the Castle district, Elisabeth Bridge with Gellert Hill, Liberty Bridge with Gellert Spa Hotel. Do not miss the visit to the Rock Chapel.. and many sites to visit
WINDOW LICKING and see the ARCHITECTURE
Take a walk on the Vaci pedestrian road, Andrassy Avenue with its elegant gallery and shops,
If you like the architecture, go around the National Bank building, look upward to explore the roof of the Post-Office Saving Bank, facade of Inter Europe Bank, Art Nouveau Block of Flats, like at V. Honvéd street 3,
Walk to the Falk Miksa road: Antique Row of Budapest.
SEE THE LIGHTS of the city
If you take the tram number 2, that runs along the Pest river bank, you can enjoy a panorama tour or evening lights of the city. Go till the new Lagymanyos bridge and take a walk at the modern National Theater and palace of Arts. Fantastic lights in the evening.
Walk trough the Chain Bridge and up to the Castle district: from the Fishermen's bastions enjoy the nice view of Budapest.
Make a poker face and enter the Gresham Four Seasons elegant hotel to explore the nice flower decoration of the lobby and continue to the luxury Boscolo New York Hotel to admire the last century elegance of a Coffee Restaurant.
GO TO MUSEUMS
One of the most beautiful buildings on the Inner Ring Road is the neo-classical Hungarian National Museum dating from 1846. Its comprehensive displays richly illustrate the history of Hungary from its original founding onwards, and also include exhibitions of Roman, mediaeval and modern stonework. The building itself is regarded as a symbol of national independence.
List of interesting museums with low entrance fee:
Pharmacy Museum, Roman Baths Museum, Hercules Roman Villa Museum, Museum of Military History, Visitor Center of the National Bank, Telepfonia Museum, Terror House Museum, Memento Park Statue Park, Holocaust Memorial Center, Secret Military Hospital and many others...
TAKE A TOUR of the ROMAN TOWN AQUINCUM
The visible ruins of the Civil Town represent the excavated one third of the central settlement.
Other sites: Roman Baths Museum, Hercules Roman Villa Museum.
GO TO THE MARKETS
The Central Market Hall of Budapest offers both a gastronomic and aesthetic experience. Besides the rich variety of vegetables, meats, spices, wines, and foods on offer, the market hall itself is a special heritage site. Let's walk down from the main entrance to the end of the hall and go up to the galley for the best Hungarian paprika stew and goulash.
TAKE A STREETCAR TOUR
With the expense of a ticket, you can take a city tour of Budapest: if you take the tram line 6, from the Margaret Bridge to Petofi Bridge, you will enjoy the mail promenade life of the city.
If you take the number 2, that runs along the Pest river bank, you can enjoy a panorama tour or evening lights of the city. Go till the new Lágymányos bridge and take a walk at the modern National Theater and palace of Arts. Fantastic lights in the evening.
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