The history of Hungary and its people through the ages is covered in many magnificent exhibits and works of art.

WestEnd City Center is an enormous mall, almost a sort of temple to hypercapitalism.  The ground floor houses a typical food court.  Higher floors hold shops ranging from small locals to larger...

Quiet walkways, flower gardens, romantic ruins and century-old trees make up this popular recreation spot located in the heart of Budapest.

Located on the summit of Gellert Hill, this fortress was built by the Hapsburgs in 1854 to keep the city under surveillance.

Popular thermal baths existed in the same location during Turkish times, although the current building dates from the late 1800s.

Designed by Odön Lechner and completed in 1896, the attractive edifice houses a permanent collection of traditional, and not-so-traditional, arts and crafts.

The Ludwig Múzeum (or LUMÚ) has moved.  In 2005, it was moved from the Royal Palace to its current location in the new Palace of Arts (Művészetek Palotája) building that is just beyond National...

One of Budapest's most upscale areas offers fashionable shops and numerous cafes and restaurants serving Hungarian and international cuisine.

Learn about the wonderful world of science through a variety of exhibits and interactive games such as Bermuda Cylinder, Bernoulli Disc, Coriolis' Room and Magic Funnel.

The museum houses an extensive collection of Hungarian works dating from the 10th century to present day, including the sculpture of King Béla III's head (1200 A.D.) and lavish 15th- and 16th-century winged altarpieces.

A guided tour of one of Hungary's largest caves takes visitors through cavernous subterranean rooms to view dramatic stalactites, dripstones and fossils.

Destroyed by fire in World War II, this imposing 13th-century palace was rebuilt with modern interiors while incorporating hidden walls and medieval structures that remained hidden over the centuries.

The main thoroughfare of Pest during the 18th century, today the pedestrian walkway is lined with upscale shops, restaurants and cafes.

This theater maintains the traditions of the great Viennese operettas since 1898.

Trace the history of Hungarian railways, shipping and the development of the modern car and motorcycle through scale models, interesting exhibits, films and lectures.

The remains of a former military garrison of the Roman province of Pannonia include a large amphitheater for 1,600 spectators.

It's worth visiting the Statue Park.  A one-of-a-kind glimpse of communist history, the park displays a sometimes amusing, sometimes haunting, but always intriguing collection of communist-era...

The building where composer Bartok Bela lived and worked between 1932 and 1940.

Built during the 19th century for the Hungarian Millennium celebrations, this mock bastion features pointed towers and turrets, reminiscent of the fairytale castles in Disney World.

Housing some of the finest works of foreign art in Hungary, this museum features prints, Ancient Sculpture and a good collection of Old Masters.

  The Gellert Baths are a traditional Hungarian Bath complex locted in the Gellert Hotel in Buda, along the Danube.   It is open to the public, but hotel guests enjoy free admission. The baths are...

Constructed in the late 19th century, this wide, spacious avenue is lined with trees and bordered with magnificent villas and historic buildings.

This specialty store is well-stocked with high quality Herend, Hungary's finest porcelain maker since 1826.

This quaint, slanted "mini-railroad," with 19th-century brass fittings and woodwork, transports passengers up the side of Castle Hill to the Royal Palace tourist area.

This is a nice venue. A somewhat small theater in the neighborhood of St. Stephen's Church (Szent Istvan templom).  The folk dancing show in June is thoroughly enjoyable.  Good refreshments at...

The music academy dedicated to the great composer now houses a small museum in Liszt's honor and a venue for concerts and special musical events.

Marvel at free-flying tropical birds, swinging monkeys, slithering alligators and colorful tropical fish in eight exhibition halls where nature comes alive.