Budapest is one of the leading cities in European tourism, with plenty of opportunities for sightseeing. Those who visit the city will certainly admire the beautiful shores of the Danube on a cruise. If you haven't been to Budapest yet, here's a little fun on the riverfront, believe me, this city will be your next destination. :)
Vigadó (usually translated as "Place for Merriment") is Budapest's second-largest concert hall. Although the acoustics are lacking, the building itself, designed by Frigyes Feszl in 1859, makes a bold impression along the Pest embankment. Built to replace another concert hall on the same site (which was destroyed by fire in the 1848 War of Independence) Feszl's Vigadó was also badly damaged, this time during World War II. The post-war reconstruction, which took some thirty-six years to complete, remains faithful to his original design and continues to attract leading conductors and performers from around the world.
The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a Memorial erected on April 16, 2005. Conceived by film director Can Togay, he created it on the east bank of the Danube River with sculptor Gyula Pauer to honor the Jews who were killed by fascist Arrow Cross militiamen in Budapest during World War II. They were ordered to take off their shoes and were shot at the edge of the water so that their bodies fell into the river and were carried away. It represents their shoes left behind on the bank.
The Hungarian Parliament Building, also known as the Parliament of Budapest after its location, is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, a notable landmark of Hungary, and a popular tourist destination in Budapest. It was designed by Hungarian architect Imre Steindl in the neo-Gothic style and opened in 1902. It has been the largest building in Hungary since its completion.
The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is a chain bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest. Designed by English engineer William Tierney Clark and built by Scottish engineer Adam Clark, it was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary. It was opened in 1849. It is anchored on the Pest side of the river to Széchenyi (formerly Roosevelt) Square, adjacent to the Gresham Palace and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and on the Buda side to Adam Clark Square, near the Zero Kilometre Stone and the lower end of the Castle Hill Funicular, leading to Buda Castle.
Margaret Island is a 2.5 km (1.6 mi) long island, 500 meters (550 yards) wide, (0.965 km2 (238 acres) in the area) in the middle of the Danube in central Budapest. The island is mostly covered by landscape parks and is a popular recreational area. Its medieval ruins are reminders of its importance in the Middle Ages as a religious center. The island spans the area between Margaret Bridge and the Árpád Bridge. Before the 14th century, the island was called Insula leprous (Island of Rabbits). Administratively Margaret Island used to belong to the 13th district but now is directly under the control of the city.
Buda Castle is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest. It was first completed in 1265, but the massive Baroque palace today occupying most of the site was built between 1749 and 1769. The complex in the past was referred to as either the Royal Palace or the Royal Castle. The castle now houses the Hungarian National Gallery and The Budapest History Museum.
Gellért Hill is a 235 m (771 ft) high hill overlooking the Danube. It is located in the 1st and the 11th districts. The hill was named after Saint Gerard who was thrown to death from the hill. The famous Hotel Gellért and the Gellért Baths can be found in Gellért Square at the foot of the hill, next to Liberty Bridge. The Liberty Statue or Freedom Statue is a monument on the Gellért Hill. It commemorates those who sacrificed their lives for the independence, freedom, and prosperity of Hungary.
The National Theatre originally opened in 1837. Since then, it has occupied several locations, including the original building at Kerepesi Street, the People's Theatre at Blaha Lujza Square, as well as Hevesi Sándor Square, its longest temporary location. It currently occupies the National Theatre building, which opened March 15, 2002.
I advise you not to miss this city, it is worth visiting these places during the day and in the evening take part in a Budapest night cruise where you can see all the sights along the Danube with the lights.