Location: Belváros-Lipótváros
Top Things to do in Belváros-Lipótváros
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Belváros-Lipótváros, Central Hungary
Over 15 million gallons of water bubble daily into Budapest's 118 springs and boreholes. The city of spas offers an astounding array of baths, from the sparkling Gellert Baths to the vast 1913 neo-baroque Szechenyi Spa to Rudas Spa, a dramatic 16th-century Turkish pool with original Ottoman architecture. The "Queen of the Danube" is also steeped in history, culture and natural beauty. Get your camera ready for the Roman ruins of the Aquincum Museum, Heroes' Square and Statue Park, and the 300-foot dome of St. Stephen's Basilica.
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1. Moro Antik
2. Shoes on the Danube Bank
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21,023 reviews
Reviewed By Tiberius_C_Bud - Budapest, Hungary
Located in the vicinity of the Hungarian Parliament (in the direction of the Chain Bridge), on the banks of the Danube, the shoes along the promenade is a memorial to all those shot into the Danube by the Arrow Cross militia. You'll see big and small shoes, boots, elegant shoes, children's shoes, etc. symbolizing the fact that no one was spared. The place is symbolic inasmuch as that wasn't the only spot where the executions took place, but in several other places along the banks of the river. It's especially touching during sunset and evening.
3. Kossuth Lajos Square
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4.5 based on 484 reviews
Reviewed By BalkrishnaShroff - Mumbai, India
Kossuth Square is a city square in the Lipotvaros neighbourhood of Budapest on the banks of Danube. Its most notable landmark is the Hungarian Parliament Building. There is a station of the M2 (east-West) line of Budapest Metro as well as a stop for the scenic Tram No. 2. In the second half of the 19th century, great public buildings were erected on square and it became the symbolic center of the Hungarian State. The square was closed in 1912 by a decision of the Parliament in order to restore its pre-1944 view. It was reopened in 2014 as a no-traffic zone with a beautiful park, new tracks for tram no. 2, an underground parking garage, sculptures, and a memorial to the victims of the Kossuth Ter massacre on 25th October 1956. It is a beautiful square with lot of bars and restaurants in nearby lanes. One can sit on a bench facing Danube and watch the world go by for hours.
4. Stock Exchange Palace
5. Belvarosi Nagyboldogasszony Foplebaniatemplom
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 123 reviews
History of the Inner-City Parish Church Budapest The foundations of the church lie partly on the remains of a Roman building. A military fortification, Contra Aquincum, used to stand on what is now Március 15 Square with the commander’s room stretching beneath today’s church. Archaeological excavations between 2014 and 2016 revealed the remains of a stone building with many separate rooms and brick flooring, part of which could be heated. The fort commander’s room was actively used until the middle of the 4th century. The ditch in the centre of the room was part of the hypocaust. In the 11th and 12th centuries the stones of the Roman fort were reused to build a Romanesque church, whose original foundation walls are still visible today in the crypt. The church was then converted in the 12th century. A wall of the church erected at that time is preserved in the northern tower and is the largest extant Romanesque wall in Budapest.
Reviewed By S5471CZgaryh - Budapest, Hungary
Throughout its history, its purpose, under the guidence of the Fraciscan Order, foundered by St Francis of Assisi,this holy place of praise and worship, has endured numerous "trials and tribulations" It stands still in the 21st century, bringing to its community and the wider world that visit this beautiful and historic City of Budapest, and Country of Hungary, in its message to those that enter its doors, the true meaning of peace, tranquility, hope and love.In the word Catholic, we acknowledge within its meaning "all embracing" which is a world for which I pray, and trust others who visit this holy place, join me in just not the historical significence of this place, its message, but feel embraced moved and enriched, motivated to-wards making continuous in our daily lives acts of deeds that make our world universal and all embracing.
6. March 15 Square (Marcius 15 ter)
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4.0 based on 64 reviews
Serving as an entrance to the former old-walled city of medieval times, this square commemorates the outbreak of the Revolution of 1848, which sought to free the city from 350 years of oppressive rule by the Austrian Habsburgs.
7. Vaci Street
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4.0 based on 2,230 reviews
The main thoroughfare of Pest during the 18th century, today the pedestrian walkway is lined with upscale shops, restaurants and cafes.
Reviewed By ParvizM2013 - San Diego, United States
As for a city walk in Budapest (on the Pest side), we took a walk from our hotel on Andrassy avenue to the famous Vaci street in District V of Budapest. This is a famous pedestrian and touristy street with lots of restaurants, cafes, and shops. The building structures all over the place on Vaci and its surrounding neighborhood are truly beautiful and structurally amazing. As we walked to Vaci street, we passed a number of beautiful sites such as Gerbeaud Café (similar to New York Café), Vigado Square, lovely Sorforras restaurant, Sapientia College of Theology, Ferenciek Square, Central Café, Corvinus University of Budapest, and huge and extremely busy Budapest Central Market. The walk was very pleasant and was about 4 hours and we stopped for lunch at very nice and cozy Hummusbar restaurant and also spent some time in the Central Market. Overall, we really enjoyed the walk and highly recommend a walk in District V and a visit to Vaci Street and Budapest Central Market. Take the walk and have fun!
8. Vigado Square (Vigado ter)
9. Vorosmarty Square (Vorosmarty ter)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,052 reviews
One of Budapest's most upscale areas offers fashionable shops and numerous cafes and restaurants serving Hungarian and international cuisine.
Reviewed By 206lailas - 6th of October City, Egypt
The square was fantastically decorated for Christmas , one really feast the spirit of celebrating . I enjoyed the set up for the Christmas market with all the beautiful handmade Hungarian stuff, variety of food to choose, music, people walking around singing and dancing, I really enjoyed it.
10. Szabadsag Ter
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4.0 based on 357 reviews
Reviewed By tk3232 - Sugar Land, United States
Szabadsag Ter ("Liberty Square") is one of Budapes't most genteel and inviting public space. The first person you'll see as you enter the square is the statue of Mr. Ronald Reagan. He is respected in Hungary for his role as a Cold Warrior. It's fun to watch the steady stream of passerby, both Hungarians and tourists, do a double-take, chuckle, then snap a photo with the Gipper. Next - walk around the stout obelisk to the center of the square. This is the Soviet War Memorial, commemorating "Liberation Day" : April 4,1945, when the Soviets officially forced the Nazis out of Hungary. What's else we can see in this leafy huge square? The Square ringed by both sides by fancy old apartments blocks (typical of high-class townhouses from Budapest's Golden Age in the late 1800s) and important buildings such as the former Hungarian State Television headquarters, the US Embassy, and the National Bank of Hungary. But the most memorable part of this park is the monument to the Hungarian victims of the Nazis. This is a rather large area covered with variable pop-up fountains, where adults and children enjoy life and nice weather getting joy of the water and take pictures. Behind the fountains is an obelisk with a proud eagle and photographs of the victims of the Nazis. This is a very touching place. It's nice to just sit here keeping silence and respect.
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