• WendyTravelsDanube cruise & IstanbulTraveler
    Central Market Hall
    Chain BridgeThe boat has a prime parking spot next to the bridge; we're on top upper left.One of our favorites - Matthias Church, Church of our Lady of Buda.St. Stephen, who brought Christianity to Hungary.Apparently little boys from a school down the street rub a part of the horse's anatomy before exams.We missed that there was a whole cavern system under Buda Castle before.More government buildings

    Budapest, Hungary - Day 1

    March 19 in Hungary ⋅ 🌙 43 °F

    As we walked around today we realized we both love this incredibly beautiful city. It's big, but so much is walkable and the buildings are so much prettier than in most cities; they've really done a great job.

    We went to the Central Market Hall to shop for paprika and also found a fun, orange, leather purse and new wallet.

    This evening we scheduled a walking tour with "dark" historical stories. Interesting, but a bit long and pretty dang cold. The walk both ways across the bridge was wonderful; the bridge was closed the last time we were here, so that was a treat.    Read more