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The Top 20 Attractions in Budapest

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Budapest. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Budapest is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Fisherman's Bastion

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The Matthias Church is a Roman Catholic church in the Hungarian capital Budapest. It is located in the Vár castle district on the Buda side. The Matthias Church - officially …

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Matthias Church

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Very beautiful church, at night it is illuminated

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St. Stephen's Basilica

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Located on Szent István tér (St. Stephen's Square) in the Pest district, St. Stephen's Basilica (Hungarian: Szent István-bazilika) has been the largest church in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, since its …

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Hungarian Parliament Building

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The Hungarian Parliament is one of the largest in the world

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Statue of St. Stephen

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In front of the Fisherman's Bastion is the statue of Saint Stephen, the first king of the Kingdom of Hungary that he founded.

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge

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The Chain Bridge (Hungarian: Széchenyi lánchíd, "Széchenyi Chain Bridge"), which spans the Danube in Budapest, was built between 1839 and 1849 at the instigation of the Hungarian reformer Count István …

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Dohány Street Synagogue

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The Great Synagogue in Dohány utca, Tobacco Alley in German, hence also called Tabaktempel, is a synagogue in Budapest built according to the plans of the Viennese architect Ludwig Förster …

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Millennium Monument (Millenniumi emlékmű), Heroes' Square

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The decision to build this "Monument to the Heroes of Hungary" was made in 1896, on the 1000th anniversary of the Hungarian conquest. Construction work began three years later and was not completed until 30 years later, in 1929.

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Buda Castle

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The Budavári Palace (German Burgal, Turkish Budin Kalesi) is one of the most important cultural and tourist centers of Budapest, the former royal palace. As part of the Buda Castle …

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Saint Gellért Statue and Waterfall

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It stands near the Elizabeth Bridge on Gellért Hill and commemorates Saint Gellért, a martyred bishop. He is said to have been nailed to a barrel by pagan Hungarians and …

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Margaret Island

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Always worth a visit on a hot summer's day. Beautiful outdoor swimming pool, secluded shady spots under mighty trees or just relax and unwind on the Danube.

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The Top 20 Attractions in Budapest

Fisherman's Bastion

Matthias Church

St. Stephen's Basilica

Hungarian Parliament Building

Statue of St. Stephen

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Dohány Street Synagogue

Millennium Monument (Millenniumi emlékmű), Heroes' Square

Buda Castle

Saint Gellért Statue and Waterfall

Margaret Island

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