Budapest, Hungary (Point of interest)

The ornate Chain Bridge is the work of Hungarian moderniser István Széchenyi and Scotsman Adam Clark. It was the first permanent bridge to connect Buda and Pest in 1849. Lit at night, it's a romantic way to cross the Danube.... Continue reading →

Built in 1896, Heroes' Square lies at the end of UNESCO-listed Andrássy út in Pest. Equestrian statues of tribal leaders who founded Hungary in 9AD are flanked by Hungarian heroes. The central 36-metre column can be seen from across Budapest.... Continue reading →

This green island, three kilometres long and 500 metres wide, lies between Margit and Árpád bridges. Here, Budapesters relax and exercise at the Palatinus lido and Alfréd Hajós swimming complex. Light shows at the Music Fountain are popular in ... Continue reading →