Budapest City Break

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June 11, 2024
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Day 1
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7:09 PM
☀️ 23 °C
Altitude: 107 m
Hungary Lipótváros 47.503097, 19.05060847°30’11” N 19°3’2” E
Day 1
June 11, 2024 in Hungary ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Pretty uneventful trip to Heathrow and good flight . We were met by our taxi driver David , he and verity spent most of the journey discussing the trials and tribulations of Manchester United . Our boutique hotel is pretty central and is in an apartment block occupying the first floor .
After dropping our cases we headed to the Danube , taking in the sights as we went . A war memorial ( unusual fountain that senses you are there so you can walk into the middle ) and the parliament . It was lovely in the warm evening sun . We saw the poignant Jewish shoe memorial on the river banks and the chain bridge. We then headed for a light tapas meal as we had quite a lot of food on the plane ( surprisingly for a short European flight) .
First impressions are good, magnificent grand architecture, wide boulevards and a lot of statues.Read more
TravelerGlad to see you back on your travels, enjoy xx
6/11/24Reply
TravelerLovely photos love the fountain .it is a fantastic city . Enjoy xxx
6/12/24Reply
TravelerAnd the sun is shining 😎. Enjoy x
6/13/24Reply
TravelerLovely photos and blue skies! Xx
6/14/24Reply
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Day 2
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:56 AM
☁️ 18 °C
Altitude: 102 m
Hungary Lipótváros 47.506622, 19.04785747°30’24” N 19°2’52” E
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Day 2
June 12, 2024 in Hungary ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We walked our socks off today . We had early tickets for the parliament building. Very impressive and opulent but some areas were no photos.
It’s been a very grey day today but good for walking .
We then made our way down to the chain bridge and crossed the Danube and took the funicular up to the Buda castle area . We walked around the many impressive buildings and admired the views back to Pest . We had a light lunch at Jamie Oliver’s. Then walked further down river over the Elizabeth bridge and up the main shopping street . Had a little browse in Zara as it started to spit with rain . We then headed to St Stephen’s basilica ( he of good king Wenceslas fame ) . Very richly and ornately decorated and houses St Stephen’s hand , which is a highly prized relic. We also went up to the roof and walked around the outside of the dome which gave great views around the whole city .A pretty tiring day , we went to a restaurant nearby serving nice Hungarian food .
In liberty square we saw the statue of Ronald Reagan , erected because of his efforts in ending the Cold War .Read more
its a lovely city enjoy [sally ann]
6/12/24Reply
Traveler These bring back lovely memories of being there. X
6/13/24Reply
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Day 3
Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:56 PM
☁️ 20 °C
Altitude: 123 m
Hungary Vörösmarty tér 47.500054, 19.0511547°30’0” N 19°3’4” E
Day 3
June 13, 2024 in Hungary ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Walked up to the Szechenyi thermal baths . We opted not to go into the naked section ! They were pretty crowded and after 1.5 hours we had had enough . Walked around city park and saw the very modern Neprazji museum and climbed up both sides of the living roofs . Then did a hop on hop off bus trip - saw many streets we had not walked down . Got off near the Westend shopping mall but were unimpressed - all the well known brands - not yet really seen any authentic Hungarian shops . This evening did a night time cruise .Read more
TravelerIt was worth taking the cruise to see all the lights. Xx
6/13/24Reply
TravelerFab photos! I don’t remember any of this at all!! Xx
6/14/24Reply
TravelerIt was probably a long time ago ! X
6/14/24Reply
TravelerGreat photos- I agree with above comment, I don’t recall seeing many of these places- clearly a very extensive trip! X
6/15/24Reply
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Day 4
Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:16 AM
☁️ 21 °C
Altitude: 109 m
Hungary Lipótváros 47.507442, 19.04125847°30’27” N 19°2’29” E
Day 4
June 14, 2024 in Hungary ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Went down to look at synagogue and central market then morning boat trip . Spent afternoon on Margaret Island ( it was hot today so pleasant location to be ) as basically a large park . Had nice Middle Eastern meal in the Jewish quarter and a post dinner liquor overlooking the Opera house .Read more
TravelerLovely gardens and beautiful fountain,looks good weather.xx
6/14/24Reply
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Day 5
Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 9:26 AM
☀️ 22 °C
Altitude: 152 m
Hungary Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 47.432121, 19.25955847°25’56” N 19°15’34” E
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June 15, 2024 in Hungary ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
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Plane faulty - BA useless with info . Have booked Ryan air to stanstead !
TravelerNice to have you both home, finally! X
6/16/24Reply
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June 15, 2024

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