Budapest, Hungary

St. Stephen's Basilica

V. kerület, Budapest · St. Stephen's Basilica · Budapest, Szent István tér 1, 1051 Hungary

Vast cupola-topped Roman Catholic place of worship, built from 1851 to 1905, with regular concerts.

Fisherman's Bastion

District I., Budapest · Fisherman's Bastion · Budapest, 1014 Hungary

19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.

Parlament

V. kerület, Budapest · Parlament · Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3, 1055 Hungary

Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.

Buda Castle

I. kerület, Budapest · Buda Castle · Budapest, Szent György tér, 1014 Hungary

Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.

Shoes on the Danube Bank

District V., Budapest · Shoes on the Danube Bank · Budapest, 1054 Hungary

Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.

Hard Rock Cafe

V. kerület, Budapest · Hard Rock Cafe · Budapest, Deák Ferenc u. 3-5, 1051 Hungary

Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.

Heroes' Square

XIV. kerület, Budapest · Heroes' Square · Budapest, Hősök tere, 1146 Hungary

Margaret Bridge

XIII. kerület, Budapest · Margaret Bridge · Budapest, Margit híd, Jászai Mari tér 3, 1137 Hungary

This restored 19th-century bridge spanning the Danube overlooks the city & Margaret Island.