WHAT TO DO

BUDAPEST OPERA HOUSE

e Budapest Opera House was built between 1875 and 1884 by the famous Hungarian architect Miklós Ybl. e structure features various frescos, sculptures, and works of art made by local artists. Located in central Pest it is one of the city’s most elegant places. A spectacular work of architecture in the NeoRenaissance style - a movement that developed in the XIX century along with Neo-Classicism and NeoGothic based on Renaissance Architecture, the opera house is in the city centre. In Hungarian is known as the Magyar Állami Operaház. When the Budapest Opera House o cially opened its doors in 1884 it could only seat an audience of 1,310. e building embodies Renaissance and Baroque decorations.

CITY PARK

Városliget or City Park is a public park in Budapest close to the city centre. Its main entrance is Heroes’ Square, also known as Hősök tere, and is one of Hungary’s World Heritage sites.

e area was formerly called “Ox meadow”. e rst trees and planned walkways were established in 1751 and a er the public park was created in the rst decades of the 19th century it became the rst public park in the world. City Park was the main venue of the 1896 millennium celebrations of Hungary, by which time Andrássy Avenue, Millennium Underground and the Grand Boulevard were built.

SZÉCHENYI CHAIN BRIDGE

e Chain Bridge is the oldest suspension bridge in Budapest and is the Danube’s most renowned, connecting both sides of the city, Buda, and Pest. e Chain Bridge was commissioned mainly because it was extremely di cult for the boats to cross the river during the coldest months and Buda and Pest needed to be more easily connected. It took twenty years to build and was inaugurated in 1849 before Budapest became a single city. e most beautiful view of the bridge is just a er nightfall when the iron overpass and the Buda Castle are both illuminated.

360 BAR

As the name suggests, 360 Bar comes with a spectacular 360-degree view of Budapest, live DJs, and artists. is relaxed and urban roo op bar, located in the central part of Pest, close to the Budapest Opera eatre, is perfect for delicious cocktails, and an extensive wine and food menu while taking in the cityscape. e roof terrace is large and open creating natural illumination with sunlight through the day and exuding an urban park ambience. Every winter, the roo op is turned into a cosy Igloo Garden o ering breathtaking views of the city.

BORKONYHA WINEKITCHEN

is unassuming-looking restaurant is quite close in proximity to the Basilica and is a must-try during a visit to Budapest. e kitchen sources top-class ingredients and fresh local produce. Subtle Hungarian in uences with notably intense avours and taste are skilfully added to the dishes to enhance them. Chef Sárközi Ákos expertly balances the sweetbitter hallmark of Hungarian cooking and creates culinary masterpieces. Borkonyha Winekitchen o ers 100 labels of wine, including by the glass.

SZIMPLA KERT

Szimpla Kert is one of the best and oldest bustling ruin bars in Budapest with a vibrant, unique atmosphere and an eclectic crowd on most nights. One can enjoy a live concert, lm screenings, socialising, and clubbing. e drinks menu mostly includes Hungarian cra beers and cocktails at reasonable prices. Szimpla Kert has a relaxed vibe during the day and is bustling at night, making it a great place to enjoy the atmosphere or have fun. ere is also a living library, several workshops, and meet-ups in the daytime. Visitors can enjoy delicious weekend brunches. e ruin bar also o ers fresh bakery products, homemade style street foods, and delicious warm meals.