JÁNOS & VIRÁG'S REAL BUDAPEST...
The real Budapest is its diversity. Ask any Hungarian
to name their favourite street, square, corner, park or
promenade... we're certain you'll get different answers.
Whatever your interests, you'll be satisfied in Budapest!
Did you know we're the only capital city in the world which
has spas? The architecturally outstanding Széchenyi and
Gellért, Rudas next to the Király and Lukács is the perfect
lions guarding the Chain Bridge do not have tongues.
In fact the lions DO have tongues, but they can only be
seen from above!
On the Buda side of the bridge a tunnel was built under
the castle hill. Its length is approximately identical to that
of the Chain Bridge, prompting anecdotes according to
which the tunnel has only been built so that during a
Photo by Lindtner Béla
choice for those who wish to heal, relax and recuperate.
According to www.thrillist.com Rudas Thermal Bath is
on the list of "11 Hot tubs in amazing places". Built in
1550, some of the Turkish-period features are still used
today: The octagonal pool, the four small corner pools,
each with water of a different temperature, and the
characteristic Turkish dome.
According to www.ucityguides.com New York Café in
Budapest is the most beautiful café in the world. We
must agree. Please come and have a look at the interior,
featuring ornate lamps and paintings on the ceiling
mixed with contemporary furnishings.
The Chain Bridge from 1849 was the first permanent
bridge to cross the Danube from Regensburg (Germany)
until the Black Sea. It is a widespread urban legend in
Budapest that the bridge was perfect except that the
rain the Chain Bridge can be pushed in and be protected
from moisture.
National Geographic has collected the world's Top 10
trolley rides. Budapest's #2 tram has been awarded with
the 7th place, being the best European line on the list.
At a price of a single ticket you can see several sights.
Some of them are part of the UNESCO World Heritage,
like the view of the Danube and the Buda Castle Area.
Other sights also deserving of World Heritage status
are Andrássy Avenue, Heroes' Square and Metro 1 (the
oldest underground on the continent).
But there's more! The world's largest thermal water cave
system, Europe's largest synagogue, and the Hungarian
Parliament building, the world's third largest parliament,
the home of the Hungarian Holy Crown. We think it's
the nicest Parliament building in the world. Come to
Budapest and decide yourself. It's your turn to judge!
János & Virág's Favourite Local Produce...
Fish soup (halászlé) is a popular Christmas dish (but also year-round), served
with slices of fresh white bread, and add
as much paprika as you can take!
Gundel palacsinta is a crêpe with a filling
made from walnut, raisin, rum and lemon zest, served with a chocolate sauce. At
some places it is served flambéed.
Hungarians are crazy about Túró Rudi so
don't leave before tasting it! It's a chocolate bar with an inner filling of túró (curd)
popular in Hungary since 1968.
Photo by Restaurant Gundel, Budapest
Photo by Restaurant Gundel, Budapest
Photo by Jo Peattie