Budapest
is the Capital and largest City of Hungary. The City is one of
Europe’s most populous with a population of about 1.7 million
residents. Budapest is an historic city having been in existence
for centuries and being an important centre for power and governance
in the old Hungarian Empire. Budapest is a modern City with a wide
range of facilities including an international airport, a wide
selection of hotels and entertainment options.
Transport in Budapest:
The City has a develop road network and public
transport is composed of a subway system, buses and trains.
Taxis are also easily available and many are operated by individuals
or private cab companies.
Budapest Ferihegy International Airport: the
key airport in Hungary, this airport is home to local airline
Hungarian Airlines. The airport has two passenger terminals
and airlines serving the airport provide flights mainly to
and from a number of major Cities in Europe, Asia and North
America.
Tourism in Budapest:
Budapest is the leading tourist destination in
Hungary. The City is famed of its health spas and beauty parlors
which has earned it the nickname “the city of spas”.
Budapest is also home to a number of historic sites and monuments
most notably; Heroes Square, St Stephens Basilica, Matthias
Church and Buda Castle.
Museums: the City also has a
number of museums such as the Budapest History Museum, Museum
of Contemporary Art, Hungarian National Museum, Jewish Museum
and the Museum of Fine Art.