BUDAPEST GUIDE 2017 BUDAPEST CARD FREE. B4 HIRD 1/1 Legenda PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND MANY OTHER DISCOUNT! THE OFFICIAL CITY GUIDE

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1 ENGLISH B4 HIRD 1/1 Legenda GUIDE 2017 THE OFFICIAL CITY GUIDE INCLUDING THE CATALOGUE OF FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND MANY OTHER DISCOUNT! Validity: 1 April March 2018 GUIDE III

2 CONTENT The noon bell celebrating Hungarian victory GREETINGS FROM THE MAYOR OF 3 CATALOGUE 4 GUIDE 18 TRANSPORTATION 20 MUSEUMS 22 HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS 36 SIGHTSEEING 50 RECREATION 60 PROGRAMMES 66 GASTRONOMY 80 ENTERTAINMENT 92 SHOPPING 98 BEYOND 104 USEFUL RMATIONS 108 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 114 MAPS 118 the gothic bell tower of buda castle a great scenic view Opening hours: every day from 10 a.m. until sunset (in January and February open only at weekends) Mary Magdalene Tower Budapest, District I Castle District Kapisztrán Square Publisher: BFTK Budapest Festival & Tourism Centre Non-Profit Limited Liability Company Responsible publisher: Teodóra Bán, Managing Director Printed by: Crew Nyomdaipari Kft. We reserve the right to make changes. The closing date of the publication s content: 1 March facebook.com/visitbudapest GUIDE 1

3 GREETINGS FROM THE MAYOR OF Welcome to Budapest! 2 GUIDE Welcome to the Hungarian capital, which is an increasingly popular tourist destination and a more and more important location on the tourist map of the world. Tourism in Hungary closed its best year ever last year, and similar results are expected in the sector this year. One of the main reasons for the development is that Hungary is considered to be a safe and predictable destination, while Budapest is seen as the most exciting and most vibrant city in the region, offering a range of attractions to its visitors. The Hungarian capital is a self-conscious and at the same time hospitable city an increasingly solid identity, a colourful cultural life and rich traditions a city which unites. The leadership of the capital is dedicated to establishing a city which is proud of its spirit and its past, in which people can live comfortably in the present as well, and which enchants its visitors. To further these, popular districts in the city cen- tre, as well as representative public buildings and squares, are being continuously renovated, and the world-famous thermal baths of Budapest are also constantly under development. The Budapest Guide introduces the sights and the cultural institutions of the Hungarian capital, as well as several other places of interest for tourists, providing maps, descriptions, useful information, colourful illustrations and recommendations. It is no secret that our aim is to attract more and more visitors to the Hungarian capital, and we would like to persuade tourists to stay longer and return to us more frequently. I hope that this publication will be useful for you. Have a good time in Budapest and share your good memories others as well! István Tarlós The Mayor of Budapest GUIDE 3

4 8 900 Ft 30 EUR THE OFFICIAL CITYPASS Ft 56 EUR Ft 47 EUR Discover Budapest! Free public transport, and many services free of charge or a discount! Ft 37 EUR Ft 29 EUR Ft 19 EUR 4 GUIDE GUIDE 5

5 Free one-time entrance to the Lukács Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool Two free sightseeing tours an English guide 6 GUIDE WHAT DOES THE OFFER? Free public transport in the territory of Budapest Free entrance to the capital s 13 most beautiful museums As well as many further events, services and experiences free of charge or a discount, giving savings between 50 % and 10 %. ONLINE 1 a discount of 5 % via the website. More information: page 26. AT OUR 2 POINT OFFICES: Deák Ferenc tér (1052 Budapest, Sütô utca 2.) Opening hours: 8 am-8 pm Városliget Ice Rink (1146 Budapest, Olof Palme sétány 5.) Opening hours: 9 am-7 pm Liszt Ferenc Budapest International Airport 2A Terminál Opening hours: 8 am 10 pm 2B Terminál Opening hours: 10 am-10 pm and at nearly 20 mobile desks in the most important parts of the city. WHERE CAN IT BE PURCHASED? GUIDE 7

6 Fill in the reverse 1 side of the card a ballpoint pen. The starting date of the validity should be indicated numbers in the following order: month, day, hour. Corrected cards are not valid; if the card is filled in incorrectly, a replacement card can be requested at the following BUDA- PEST POINT: 1052 Budapest, Sütő utca 2. (Opening hours: between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.). Only signed cards are 2 valid; the name of the card user should be entered in the signature field. The card is a registered card for one person and it is not transferable to another person. Register your card 3 on the website registration/index.html, and we will give you another one free of charge if it is stolen/lost! When you use the card, 4 the places and the service providers which accept the card check the hand-written date on the back of the card and the NFC chip in the card. You should always emphasise when you start to use a particular service that you would like to use your. Depending on its type, the card is 5 valid for 24 / 48 / 72 / 96 / 120 hours from its first use. 8 GUIDE USER GUIDE step-by-step FILL IN THE WITH NUMBERS! (example: 04 / 01 / 12) AA Ft Info: (daily: 8 20h) The Budapest Card is not transferable, not refundable and is valid only when dated and signed. First usage should be started after 1 st April 2017 and before 1 st April A Budapest Card másra át nem ruházható, a kártya ára nem visszatéríthetô, csak a dátummal ellátott és aláírt kártya érvényes. A kártya elsô használata közé kell, hogy essen. Month / hó 2 1 Day / nap Signature / aláírás SIGN IT! REGISTER YOUR! Hour / óra 3 hu/registration/index.html Fotó: Bódis Krisztián 1 Where can I purchase the? 2 Is the valid for 1/2/3/4/5 calendar days? 3 Who can use the 72-hour Junior? 4 Are Hop-on Hop-off buses public transport vehicles? 5 Is the valid for the Chairlift and the Funicular? 6 Is the valid if I travel to Szentendre using the HÉV suburban railway? 7 Is a pre-registration necessary for any of the services? 8 In which language do you offer free guided sightseeing walks? 9 Is it possible that the opening hours or the ticket prices in the Budapest Guide are not accurate? 10 Can unused s be redeemed? 11 Why is it worth registering the purchased? 11 FAQS where it s good to know the answer 1 Via the website a 5% discount or in the POINT and at more than 300 reseller partners! 2 The is always valid for 24/48/72/96/120 hours from its first use. 3 Children and teens between 6 and 18. In order to use the services, the card holder should present an identification card which proves their age, and service providers are entitled to check this. Discounts are deducted from the full-price tickets. 4 Hop-on Hop-off buses are operated by private companies, and owners can purchase tickets for them at a discount. 5 No, a separate ticket must be purchased for them. 6 The offers free public transport services in the administrative boundaries of the capital; outside the city you need to buy a supplementary ticket. 7 Services for which a pre-registration is necessary are indicated. 8 In English. 9 The editing process of the Budapest Guide was closed on 1 March 2017, so BFTK Nonprofit Kft. cannot be held liable for any possible changes that have been introduced by our service provider partners after this date. 10 The card cannot be redeemed, even if it has not been used. If it has not been used, it can be used for your next visit to Budapest until If the card is stolen or lost, we provide you a replacement card containing the unused services in the validity period of the original card. GUIDE 9

7 WHY CHOOSE IT? Three simple examples three different cards WITH 24 H WITHOUT WITH DISCOUNT* BKK public transport HUF 0 HUF HUF 5,6 EUR BpKoffer - luggage storage HUF 0 HUF HUF 4,1 EUR St. Lukács Thermal Bath & Swimming Pool HUF 0 HUF HUF 11,9 EUR CITYRAMA Pest walking tour HUF 0 HUF HUF 10,2 EUR CITYRAMA Buda walking tour HUF 0 HUF HUF 10,2 EUR CSOPA Playbar HUF 550 HUF 550 HUF 1,9 EUR Legenda Dinner Cruise HUF HUF HUF 6,3 EUR Price of the 24h 0 HUF HUF HUF -19,0 EUR TOTAL DISCOUNT HUF 31,6 EUR WITH 48 H WITHOUT WITH DISCOUNT* BKK public transport HUF 0 HUF HUF 11,3 EUR BpKoffer - luggage storage HUF 0 HUF HUF 4,1 EUR St. Lukács Thermal Bath & Swimming Pool HUF 0 HUF HUF 11,9 EUR CITYRAMA 2 free walking tour (Pest, Buda) HUF 0 HUF HUF 20,5 EUR 2 free museum (total free museum: 13) HUF 0 HUF HUF 13,0 EUR Memento park-statue park HUF 0 HUF HUF 5,1 EUR Aquaworld Resort Budapest HUF HUF HUF 6,0 EUR 2 dinners, 1 lunch in a restaurant HUF HUF HUF 17,9 EUR Price of the 48h 0 HUF HUF HUF -29,0 EUR TOTAL DISCOUNT HUF 60,8 EUR WITH 72 H WITHOUT WITH DISCOUNT* BKK public transport HUF 0 HUF HUF 14,2 EUR BpKoffer - luggage storage HUF 0 HUF HUF 4,1 EUR St. Lukács Thermal Bath & Swimming Pool HUF 0 HUF HUF 11,9 EUR CITYRAMA 2 free walking tour (Pest, Buda) HUF 0 HUF HUF 20,5 EUR 2 free museum (total free museum: 13) HUF 0 HUF HUF 12,3 EUR Budapest Tuk Tuk (Sightseeing) HUF HUF HUF 10,0 EUR Lunch and dinner in a restaurant (2 times from the gastro list) HUF HUF HUF 23,9 EUR Chefparade cooking budapest HUF HUF HUF 22,2 EUR Budapest zoo & botanical garden HUF HUF 625 HUF 2,1 EUR Hospital in the Rock - Nuclear Bunker Museum HUF HUF HUF 3,7 EUR Price of the 72h 0 HUF HUF HUF -37,0 EUR TOTAL DISCOUNT HUF 87,7 EUR CULTURAL BKK public transport FREE BpKoffer - luggage storage FREE CITYRAMA Walking Tour (Buda) FREE CITYRAMA Walking Tour (Pest) FREE Aquincum Museum and Archeological Park FREE Mai Manó House FREE St.Lukács Thermal Bath and Swimmingpool FREE Guided Tours in the Liszt Ferenc Academy % St. Stephen s Basilica Treasury % Műcsarnok (Art Hall) % Guided Tours in the Opera House % Mátyás Pince Restaurant % Margaret Island Open-Air Stage % Musica Mundi - organ concerts % Dohány street Synagogue % TOTAL HUF TRENDY DISCOUNT HUF % DISCOUNT HUF % BKK public transport FREE BpKoffer - luggage storage FREE Memento Park-Statue Park FREE Cityrama Walking Tour (Buda) FREE Cityrama Walking Tour (Pest) FREE Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Arts % Hospital in the Rock - Nuclear Bunker Museum % Rudas Thermal Bath and Swimmingpool % Chefparade Hungarian Cooking School % TimeTrap Exit Game % Budapest TukTuk (Sightseeing) % Original Budapest Free Walking Tours and Pub Crawls % Zwack Unicum Heritage Visitors Center % A38 Restaurant % Pinball Museum Budapest % TOTAL HUF FAMILY We thought of EVERYONE EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT HUF % BKK public transport FREE BpKoffer - luggage storage FREE Cityrama Walking Tour (Buda) FREE Cityrama Walking Tour (Pest) FREE Robert Capa Cont. Photography Center FREE Hungarian National Gallery FREE Gödöllő Royal Palace % Guided Tours in the Pesti Vigadó % Castle Garden Bazaar % Széchenyi Thermal Bath & Swimmingpool % Halászbástya Restaurant % Organ Concert in the St.Stephen s Basilica % Fisherman s Bastion Lookout Tower 80 10% Legenda Dinner Cruise % Benedictine Abbey Product Shop % TOTAL HUF DISCOUNT HUF % BKK public transport FREE BpKoffer - luggage storage FREE Cityrama Walking Tour (Buda) FREE Cityrama Walking Tour (Pest) FREE Hungarian National Musem FREE CSOPA - Center of Scientific Wonders % Traditional Horse Show in Lázár Equestrian Park % Aquaworld Resort Budapest % MINIVERSUM model train exhibition % Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden % Best Way Segway % Molnár s Kürtőskalács % Tropicarium % RiverRide - Sightseeing on Land & Water % Szamos Chocolate Museum 250 GIFT TOTAL HUF Our package offers are only suggestions; the guarantees its user the discounts indicated in the * 1 EUR = 293,10 HUF publication for every service provider which accepts the card. 10 GUIDE GUIDE 11

8 LIST OF PARTNERS PARTNER DISCOUNT PAGE PARTNER DISCOUNT PAGE BKK PUBLIC TRANSPORT FREE 21 ST. STEPHEN S BASILICA PANORAMA LOOKOUT 15% 39 TRANSPORTATION MUSEUMS HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS BPKOFFER - LUGGAGE STORAGE FREE 21 BUDGET RENT A CAR 20% 21 HUNGARIAN NATIONAL GALLERY FREE 23 HISTORY MUSEUM FREE 23 AQUINCUM MUSEUM AND ARCHEOLOGICAL PARK FREE 23 HUNGARIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM FREE 24 MEMENTO PARK-STATUE PARK FREE 24 VASARELY MUSEUM FREE 24 ROBERT CAPA CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER FREE 25 MAI MANÓ HOUSE FREE 25 KISCELLI MUSEUM FREE 25 FERENC HOPP MUSEUM OF ASIATIC ARTS FREE 26 BARTÓK BÉLA MEMORIAL HOUSE FREE 26 NEW GALLERY FREE 26 MUSEUM OF HUNGARIAN CUSTOMS AND FINANCE GUARD FREE 27 LUDWIG MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS 50% 27 HUNGARIAN MUSEUM OF TRADE AND TOURISM 50% 27 HOSPITAL IN THE ROCK - NUCLEAR BUNKER MUSEUM 30% 28 MŰCSARNOK (ART HALL) 20% 29 HUNGARIAN JEWISH MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES 10% 29 SZAMOS CHOCOLATE MUSEUM GIFT 29 GUIDED TOURS IN THE LISZT FERENC ACADEMY 50% 37 GUIDED TOURS IN THE PESTI VIGADÓ 20-50% 37 THE INNERCITY PARISH CHURCH 20% 38 GUIDED TOURS IN THE OPERA HOUSE 20% 38 MARGARET ISLAND WATER TOWER 20% 38 DOHÁNY STREET SYNAGOGUE 10% 39 UPPER LOOKOUT, FISHERMAN S BASTION 10% 39 CITYRAMA BUDA WALKING TOUR FREE 51 CITYRAMA PEST WALKING TOUR FREE 51 OFFICIAL CASTLE BUS IN FREE 97 IC-TOUR BICYCLE-SCOOTER-SEGWAY RENTING 50% 58 CITY SIGHTSEEING TOURS AND EXCURSIONS IN ITALIAN 40% 51 DUNA CORSO SIGHTSEEING BOAT 40% 51 CITY BIKE TOURS AND RENTALS 25% 58 CITYRAMA CITY TOUR 25% 55 CITYRAMA EAT HUNGARY, GOURMET WALKING TOUR 25% 52 YELLOW ZEBRA SEGWAY AND BIKE TOURS 25% 59 BEST WAY SEGWAY 20% 59 BIG BUS TOURS HOP ON HOP OFF 20% 56 SIGHTSEEING TOUR BY BOAT 20% 54 TUKTUK 20% 59 CITY TOUR HOP ON HOP OFF 20% 56 LEGENDA SIGHTSEEING CRUISES 20% 53 CITY SIGHTSEEING 20% 55 ORIGINAL FREE WALKING TOURS AND PUB CRAWLS 20% 52 PROGRAM CENTRUM HOP ON HOP OFF 20% 56 RETRO ADVENTURES 20% 58 EVENING CRUISE WITH MUSIC AND DINNER 15% 53 LEGENDA DINNER CRUISE 10% 54 LUNCH&CRUISE 10% 54 RIVERRIDE - SIGHTSEEING ON LAND AND WATER 10% 55 JEWISH HERITAGE TOURS 10% GUIDE GUIDE 13 SIGHTSEEING SITES

9 PARTNER DISCOUNT PAGE ST.LUKÁCS THERMAL BATH AND SWIMMINGPOOL FREE 61 RECREATION PROGRAMMES 14 GUIDE AQUAWORLD 30% 61 SZÉCHENYI THERMAL BATH AND SWIMMINGPOOL 20% 61 ST. GELLÉRT THERMAL BATH AND SWIMMINGPOOL 20% 63 KIRÁLY THERMAL BATH 20% 63 PALATINUS LIDO 20% 64 RÓMAI LIDO 20% 64 RUDAS THERMAL BATH AND SWIMMINGPOOL 20% 63 HUNGARIAN HISTORY 3D SHOW FREE 67 CSOPA - CENTER OF SCIENTIFIC WONDERS 50% 69 CSOPA - PLAYBAR 50% 69 URBAN BETYÁR RESTAURANT & VISITOR CENTER 50% 67 CHEFPARADE HUNGARIAN COOKING SCHOOL 30% 70 MINIVERSUM MODEL TRAIN EXHIBITION 30% 67 TIMETRAP EXIT GAME 30% 70 CASTLE GARDEN BAZAAR 20-30% 68 ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDEN 25% 70 ST. STEPHEN S BASILICA TREASURY 25% 72 SUMMER FESTIVAL 20% 72 MARGARET ISLAND OPEN-AIR STAGE 20% 72 MUSICA MUNDI - ORGAN CONCERTS 15% 71, 79 TROPICARIUM 15% 73 ZWACK UNICUM HERITAGE VISITORS CENTER 15% 73 GALA CONCERT 10% 74 HUNGÁRIA ORCHESTRA & FOLK ENSEMBLE 10% 74 PINBALL MUSEUM 10% 73 ORGAN CONCERT IN THE ST.STEPHEN S BASILICA 10% 74 LIST OF PARTNERS PARTNER DISCOUNT PAGE CAFE ASTORIA RESTAURANT 30% 82 GASTRONOMY SHOPPING BEYOND GELLÉRT BRASSERIE AND RESTAURANT 30% 83 GELLÉRT PANORAMA RESTAURANT 30% 83 GELLÉRT ESPRESSO 30% 83 DOROTTYA BISTRO 20% 85 COLUMBUS BOAT 20% 85 HALÁSZBÁSTYA RESTAURANT 20% 84 KARPATIA RESTAURANT, BRASSERIE AND TERRACE 20% 84 MÁTYÁS PINCE RESTAURANT 20% 87 MOLNÁR S KÜRTŐSKALÁCS 20% 85 VÉN HAJÓ RESTAURANT 20% 84 A38 RESTAURANT 10% 87 HARD ROCK CAFE 10% 87 BUM APPLICATION FREE 99 BENEDICTINE ABBEY PRODUCT SHOP 10% 99 GÖDÖLLŐ ROYAL PALACE 50% 105 TRADITIONAL HORSE SHOW IN LÁZÁR EQUESTRIAN PARK 50% 105 SIGHTSEEING CRUISES ALONG THE BRANCH OF THE LITTLE DANUBE 20% 105 FREE CITY MAP WITH ALL PARTNERS LOCATION CITY MAP THE OFFICIAL TOURIST MAP LOOK FOR IT AT POINTS AND AT PARTNERS GUIDE 15

10 More information S FINEST THE FIVE STAR CITY GUIDE The official Budapest online tourist and cultural portal is at This page provides up-to-date information on everything you need to know about Budapest. Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Fashion Street Aside from information and useful tips, you can also buy the Budapest s official tourist discount card here at a 5% discount. Enjoy five-star pampering in Budapest. All of Budapest s finest traditions, architecture, cultural and gastronomical specialties - all the pampering for those who seek the very best when they travel. Hungarian State Opera 16 GUIDE Click on the schedule of events on our website to make sure you get all that Budapest has to offer. Halászbástya Restaurant Look for it at our POINTs and hotel reception desks. GUIDE 17

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12 TRANSPORTATION BKK PUBLIC TRANSPORT During the period of validity of the, you have unlimited travel in the administrative boundary of the capital on BKK routes: tram, trolleybus, metro, bus, boat and suburban railway (HÉV). When the city sleeps, you can also use the to travel free of charge on all night bus routes and tram No. 6. To get to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, take the M3 metro and change at Kôbánya-Kispest terminus for bus No. 200E to reach Terminal 2. The is not valid on the Chairlift or Buda Castle Funicular Budapest, Rumbach Sebestyén u (1) Mon, Tue, Thur: 9 am-5 pm, Wed: 9 am-7 pm, Fri: 9 am 3 pm FREE BPKOFFER Koffer Luggage & Chill is a unique luggage storage in the center of Budapest near the Opera house, the Deak square and the Oktogon square. And it s also much more. You can take a refreshing shower at our facility or print your boarding passes. Have a drink in our art cafe and enjoy the contemporary art in our exhibition room. Preserving 1 package is free for 4 hours the Budapest, Paulay Ede utca (1) info@bpkoffer.com Mon Sun: 10 am-10 pm The first item of luggage is free of charge and we offer 20% discount for every further bag, case or parcel. TRANSPORTATION 20 GUIDE BUDGET RENT A CAR Rent now a Budget car from a various fleet for a discounted price, using your! Check for categories and conditions and place your booking. Discount will be applied upon payment. Discover Hungary and be part of a great adventure a Budget Car! 1134 Budapest, Kassák Lajos u Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Terminal 2B, Arrivals +36 (1) rentacar@budget.hu Downtown office: Mon Fri: 8 am-6 pm Airport: Mon Sun: 8 am-8 pm FREE 20% GUIDE 21

13 MUSEUMS HUNGARIAN NATIONAL GALLERY The Hungarian National Gallery is the largest public collection documenting and presenting the shaping and development of Hungarian fine arts. Its permanent exhibitions provide a comprehensive picture of the history of Hungarian art, from the foundation of the state to today, from the earliest memories of Hungary to contemporary art. Budavári Palota Building A, B, C, D 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér (1) info@mng.hu Tue Sun: 10 am 6 pm, Ticket office/entry 10 am 5 pm The exhibitions close at 5:30 pm 1,800/3,200 HUF FREE to the permanent exhibitions HISTORY MUSEUM The Castle Museum occupies the wing of the former Royal Palace that is closest to Gellért Hill. The halls of the Royal Palace are open to visitors. The exhibitions offer an insight into events and persons key to the history of Budapest. Budavári Palota, Building E 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér (1) btm@mail.btm.hu Mon Sun: 10 am - 4/6 pm MUSEUMS The museum displays the excavated ruins of the ancient civil town and Roman artefacts discovered in Budapest (for instance, the water organ and objects from the provincial governor s palace). Families will also find a virtual experience space, playground and a residence furnished in Roman style. AQUINCUM MUSEUM AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK 1031 Budapest, Szentendrei út (1) aquincum@aquincum.hu Tue Sun: 10 am-4 pm/6 pm 800/1,600 HUF FREE 22 GUIDE GUIDE 23 FREE

14 MUSEUMS HUNGARIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM FREE 1088 Budapest, Múzeum krt (1) Tue Sun: 10 am-6 pm 800/2,600 HUF MEMENTO PARK STATUE PARK 1223 Budapest, corner of Balatoni út and Szabadkai utca, Buses 101B, 101E, Opening hours: every day from 10 am until sunset 1,000 1,500 HUF The Hungarian National Museum is Hungary s first museum. Travel back through centuries of the Carpathian Basin s history, from prehistoric times until the regime change, in this stunning Neoclassical building. Its exhibitions showcase world-renowned archaeological artifacts, along priceless treasures of Hungarian history and art history. Communist propaganda statues from the Cold War era. Here you can look at Stalin s boots, Lenin out a cap, a cubist sculpture of Marx and Engels, soldiers of the Red Army and the Soviet comrades. You can sit in an original Trabant; you can phone the long-dead Communist leaders, and you can watch an educational film about the political secret police. Retro tobacconists, stirring music and Communist souvenirs. ROBERT CAPA CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER Named after renowned photographer Robert Capa, this modern visual arts center stands in an Art Nouveau building in downtown Budapest. With artwork by Ödön Lechner and József Rippl-Rónai, the institution today invites photography enthusiasts noteworthy photo exhibitions and events all year round. MAI MANÓ HOUSE Imperial and royal court photographer Manó Mai s old studio stands today as an exhibition space for classical and contemporary works of Hungarian and international photography. Its unique Sunlight Studio includes the fully restored frescoes that served as backdrops to Mai s portraits. The Neo- Renaissance building also gives a home to a specialized bookshop a wide supply of publications on photography Budapest, Nagymezô u (1) info@capacenter.hu capakozpont 11 am-7 pm 800/1,500 HUF With Budapest Card 2 exhibitions can be visited for free, more exhibitions can be visited 50% discount Budapest, Nagymezô u (1) maimano@maimano.hu maimanohaz Mon-Fri: 2 pm-7 pm Sat-Sun: 11 am-7 pm 700/1,500 HUF MUSEUMS FREE FREE FREE VASARELY MUSEUM 1033 Budapest, Szentlélek tér (1) vasarely@szepmuveszeti.hu Tue Sun: 10 am-6 pm Ticket office/entry: 10 am -5 pm The exhibitions close at 5:30 pm The Vasarely Museum is going to be renovated till the spring of 2017, it is not open for visitors. Victor Vasarely bequeathed the collection of the Vasarely Museum to the state in the 1980s. One of the wings of the Baroque Zichy mansion, Óbuda was redesigned to accommodate the permanent display of works personally selected by the artist. The museum opened in 1987; it is one of the best endowed Vasarely collections in Central Europe. KISCELL MUSEUM Kiscell Museum, established in a former Baroque monastery and church surrounded by forested parkland in Óbuda, covers the capital s modern history and fine art. Its exhibitions reveal splendid applied art objects and modern and contemporary Hungarian works Budapest, Kiscelli u (1) kiscell@kiscellimuzeum.hu Tue Sun: 10 am-4 pm/6 pm 500/1,000 HUF FREE to the permanent exhibitions 24 GUIDE FREE GUIDE 25

15 MUSEUMS FERENC HOPP MUSEUM OF ASIATIC ARTS 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út (1) Tue Sun: 10 am-6 pm, Ticket office: 10 am-5:15 pm Ferenc Hopp ( ) temporary exhibitions on various topics from our collection of Asian artifacts can be viewed in the original villa home of this optician, art collector, and world traveler. MUSEUMS MUSEUM OF THE HUNGARIAN FINANCE GUARD AND TAXATION HISTORY Professional guided tours of the permanent the collection of the hungarian customs and taxation history and temporary exhibitions and presentation of interest at the late Art Nouveau villa Schiffer s in art history. The museum has been a member of the Society of the International Association of Museums of Customs since Budapest, Munkácsy Mihály u. 19/B +36 (1) muzeum@nav.gov.hu keki/muzeum/ informacio_muzeum Mon Thu: 8 am-4.30 pm, Fri: 8 am-2 pm, Sat: based on advance registration. FREE to the permanent exhibitions FREE BÉLA BARTÓK MEMORIAL MUSEUM FREE 1025 Budapest, Csalán út (1) Bartok-1981@t-online.hu Tue Sun: 10 am-5 pm 1,500 HUF The former residence of Béla Bartók, where the composer lived and created between 1932 and 1940, today functions as a memorial house. The museum houses his furniture, personal mementoes and remarkable folk art collection. Piano and chamber music concerts, are regularly staged in the concert hall. The House is also the venue of museum pedagogical lectures given for young students. LUDWIG MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS The Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Arts is the only public collection which introduces international and national artists on a common platform. The collection introduces the most significant art trends of the last fifty years, and it is special due to its Central and Eastern European character. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions Budapest, Komor Marcell u (1) info@ludwigmuseum.hu Temporary exhibitions: Tue Sun: 10 am-8 pm Permanent exhibition: Tue Sun: 10 am-6 pm 1,200/2,600 HUF -50% NEW GALLERY 1093 Budapest, Fôvám tér (1) toth.anna@mail.btm.hu Tue Sun: 10 am-6 pm 500/1,000 HUF The New Budapest Gallery, located on the Danube embankment in the Bálna Cultural, Commercial and Catering Centre, is one of the most popular galleries in the capital. It focuses on contemporary art, although it also gives room to displays and themed exhibitions representing 20th century Hungarian and international art. HUNGARIAN MUSEUM OF TRADE AND TOURISM The range of the collection exhibited in the Hungarian Museum of Trade and Tourism covers the cultural heritage of national trade and tourism, as well as their history. The institute, which was established in 1966, is situated in the centre of the old Óbuda in the writer, Gyula Krúdy s old house Budapest, Korona tér (1) mkvm@iif.hu Tue Sun: 10 am-6 pm 500/2,000 HUF FREE 26 GUIDE -50% GUIDE 27

16 MUSEUMS HOSPITAL IN THE ROCK NUCLEAR BUNKER MUSEUM MŰCSARNOK / KUNSTHALLE Address: 1012 Budapest, Lovas út 4/c. Phone: Open: Mo Su 10:00 20:00 English guided tours depart every hour on the hour. Last entry is at 19:00. City_map_hirdetes_fekvo_2016_02_04.indd 1-30% 12/19/16 2:42 PM 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út (1) mucsarnok@mucsarnok.hu Tue Sun: 10 am-6 pm; Thur: midday-8 pm 400/1,800 HUF -20% #1 The Kunsthalle on Heroes Square is a vital hub for contemporary arts. Exhibitions of the best in Hungarian and international contemporary arts can be viewed in the display area of 2300 sqm. There is a project gallery in the basement, Art Box gift and bookshop in the aula and cafés on the terrace and lower ground floor. HUNGARIAN JEWISH MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES The museum collects and displays the Hungarian Jewish heritage. The world s oldest Torah finials and our oldest object, a tomb stone from the 3rd century, are part of the collection. Dohány street synagogue, see page 39. Opening hours: 5 March 29 April: Sun Thu: 10 am-6 pm, Fri: 10 am - 4 pm 30 April 30 September: Sun Thu: 10 am-8 pm, Fri: 10 am-4 pm 1-28 October: Sun Thu: 10 am-6 pm, Fri: 10 am-4 pm 29 October-31 December: Sun Thu: 10 am- 4 pm, Fri: 10 am- 2 pm 1075 Budapest, Dohány u (1) visit@milev.hu, 4,000 HUF The entrance ticket is also valid for the Dohány Street Synagogue. -10% Time travel is possible in this hidden gem! Visit our Museum which was an operating hospital during World War II and the 1956 Revolution. It was transformed into a nuclear bunker during the Cold War and classified top secret until Experience the living history under the Castle Hill of Buda! SZAMOS CHOCOLATE MUSEUM 1055 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér parlament.cafe@szamos.hu SzamosCsokoladeMuzeum Mon Fri: 7:30 am-7 pm Sat Sun: 9 am-7 pm 28 GUIDE MARCIPAN GIFT The Szamos Chocolate Museum is waiting for fans of chocolate a unique collection. The museum on the top floor of Szamos Cafe, which was opened next to the Parliament on Kossuth Square, offers special attractions for its visitors: the 78 kg marzipan statue called Beautiful girl chocolate, the working chocolate factory and the scale model of the Parliament Building made from marzipan. GUIDE 29

17 MUSEUMS MUSEUMS MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY 1014 Budapest, Kapisztrán tér (1) Tue Sun: 10 am-4 pm/6 pm The Institute and Museum of Military History is located in a Classicist building in Buda Castle, the former Nándor Barracks. Its mission is to collect and display the relics of Hungarian and related international military history. In addition to the weapon collection, there is an abundance of uniforms and flags, and the library, map and document archives are also increasingly popular. SEMMELWEIS MUSEUM OF MEDICAL HISTORY The Semmelweis Museum is one of the hidden treasures of the city. It is located in the house where Ignác Semmelweis, known as the saviour of mothers, was born. The permanent exhibition (Pictures of the Past of the Healing Arts) presents an overview of the history of medicine and pharmacy th from ancient times up to the 20 century Budapest, Apród u (1) semmelweis@museum.hu Nov Febr: Tue Fri: 10 am-4 pm, Sat Sun: 10 am-6 pm March Oct: Tue Sun: 10 am-6 pm HOUDINI MUSEUM 1014 Budapest, Dísz tér (1) www. houseofhoudinibudapest.com Mon Sun: 10 am-7 pm The House of Houdini is dedicated to one of the greatest escape artists of all times, who was born in Hungary. The permanent exhibition presented here is the only and largest Houdini collection in Europe where, in addition to the collection of his rarely displayed famous objects, the original tools of the film HOUDINI!, which was shot in Hungary the leading actor Adrien Brody, are also exhibited here. MUSEUM OF ETHNOGRAPHY This belongs among the earliest European specialist museums. The museum is a venue for researching and introducing the material culture of the past and the present, as well as social phenomena, and it is also the defining institute of ethnography, European ethnology, and cultural anthropology in Hungary Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér (1) info@neprajz.hu Tue Sun: 10 am-6 pm ARANY SAS PHARMACY MUSEUM 1014 Budapest, Tárnok u (1) semmelweis@museum.hu Nov Febr: Tue Fri: 10 am-4 pm, Sat Sun: 10 am-6 pm March Oct: Tue Sun: 10 am-6 pm Exhibition represents the development of the science of medicine in two rooms. Written materials and objective relics prove that the pharmacy does not only represent the development of a scientific branch, but also makes up an important part of applied art history aswell. The enteriour, the ceramics, wood, glass utensils, the scales, grinders and other ornamented tools are worthy pieces of the Hungarian and the universal artistic heritage. The Franz Liszt Memorial Museum and Research Centre operates in the legendary Hungarian genius of music s former flat in Pest. The flat museum and research centre, which is equipped original furniture, musical instruments and everyday objects, is the second most significant Liszt archive in Europe. LISZT FERENC MEMORIAL MUSEUM 1064 Budapest, Vörösmarty utca (1) info@lisztmuseum.hu Mon Fri: 10 am-6 pm Sat: 9 am-5 pm 30 GUIDE GUIDE 31

18 MUSEUMS MUSEUMS ZOLTÁN KODÁLY MEMORIAL MUSEUM 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út (1) lisztakademia.hu Wed Fri: : 10 am-12 pm, 2 pm-4.30 pm Until his death in 1967, Zoltán Kodály lived on the Körönd which was named after him. The collection, which was founded by his wives, is the basis of the Kodály Archives and is to be found in his former house. The rooms of the museum were essentially preserved as their immortal inhabitant had left them. UNDERGROUND RAILWAY MUSEUM The museum is a memorial to the continent s first underground railway, inaugurated in At an exhibit set up in the original tunnel section of the Millennium underground, three vintage compartments of the railway, artefacts, documents, photos and models trace the history of the underground, from its construction to today Budapest, Deák tér underpass +36 (1) /41103 muzeum@bkv.hu, Tue Sun: 10 am-5 pm KOGART HOUSE 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út (1) info@kogart.hu Mon Fri: 10 am-5 pm The KOGArt House, which offers entertainment opportunities of a high standard and hidden treasures to fans of contemporary arts, can be found in one of the most beautiful buildings of the Classicist palace row on Andrássy Avenue, and was built at the end of the 1800 s. The main objective here is constant: collecting and preserving the outstanding works of Hungarian contemporary art, which represent everlasting values. HUNGARIAN AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM The Vajdahunyad Castle gives home to the largest agricultural collection in Europe and uniquely introduces the history of Hungarian agriculture. Its word-famous trophy collection chronologically presents the deer, fallow deer, roe deer and boar trophies, which held (and probably still holds) the world record. Visitors can become acquainted the history of the building complex during guided tower tours and walks presenting the history of the castle Budapest, Vajdahunyad vár www. mezogazdasagimuzeum.hu Tue Fri: 10 am-4 pm, Sat Sun: 10 am-5 pm HOUSE OF TERROR MUSEUM 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út (1) museum@terrorhaza.hu Tue Sun : 10 am-6 pm The House of Terror Museum, which opened in 2002, is an outstanding symbol of the history of the fifty years before the end of communism. It is an appropriate memorial to our compatriots who suffered during the era of dictatorship in Hungary, which endured two terror systems. MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS IPARMŰVÉSZETI MÚZEUM The Museum of Applied Arts was founded in 1872 as the third collection of its kind in Europe after London and Vienna. From the second half of the 20th century, the Museum started to focus primarily on the collection of objects of Hungarian historical significance and modern, contemporary items. Today the main trend is the collection of contemporary Hungarian works. Please note that, due to reconstruction works, the museum cannot be visited in the second half of the year Budapest, Üllôi út (1) info@imm.hu Tue Sun: 10 am-6 pm 32 GUIDE GUIDE 33

19 MUSEUMS HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL CENTRE 1095 Budapest, Páva utca (1) Tue-Sun: 10 am-6 pm The Holocaust Memorial Centre is a museum and also a place of memorial; it was built next to the synagogue in Páva utca, which used to be the second largest synagogue in Budapest. In the centre there is an exhibition about the events of the Jewish Holocaust in Hungary. In addition to the permanent exhibition introducing the history of the Hungarian Holocaust, the centre also includes a historical collection of 10,000 items, a professional library 6,700 volumes, a café, a bookshop, and the Braham Information Centre also offers its services to the visitors. CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AND LEISURE HUNGARIAN NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM 1083 Budapest, Ludovika tér (1) mtminfo@mttm.hu Mon, Wed Sun: 10 am 6 pm A two-ton whale skeleton is exhibited in the building of the former Ludovika Academy. The museum, which has one of the most comprehensive geological collections in the world, is especially recommended for families. In the interactive exhibitions, visitors can play and also learn interesting facts about flora and fauna, rocks, palaeontology and the development of mankind. World Heritage Site Neo-Renaissance palaces and garden Exhibitions Guided tours Free ascent to Buda Castle Danube panorama at Buda side, Danube bank (Ybl Square) NAGYTÉTÉNY CASTLE 1225 Budapest, Kastélypark u (1) info@imm.hu Tue Sun: 10 am-6 pm The Nagytétény Száraz-Rudnyánszky mansion is a fine example of late Hungarian Baroque architecture. Its permanent exhibition of the history of furniture is unique in Europe for the way it showcases the craft of furnituremaking from the Gothic to Biedermeier. CASTLE GARDEN 34 GUIDE % GUIDE 35

20 GUIDED TOURS AT THE LISZT FERENC ACADEMY Guided tours at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music for individual visitors in English, every day at 1.30 pm. During the 50 minutes tour the Great Hall, the Sir Georg Solti Chamber Hall and the foyers can be visited. HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér (1) Ticket office opening hours: Mon Sun: 10 am-6 pm 1,500/3,500 HUF -50% múzeumok HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS PESTI VIGADÓ GUIDED TOURS FOR GROUPS See the over 150-year-old Fairy Palace, the Pesti Vigadó Concert Hall in the heart of the capital along the Danube s bank and admire the Buda Castle Citadel from our panoramic terrace in our 60-minute tour, which guarantees a unique view. Group and individual tours are available in English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian and Chinese. Tour dates can be found on our website: In heart of the capital along the Danube, the predecessor to Pesti Vigadó, the Redoute, was opened in 1865, and had held the first national exhibition in 1840, which has since been followed by hundreds of successful exhibitions. The building operates as a multi-arts center since its re-opening in Here, at one time and in one place, up to six different art forms can show up. Thus, besides exhibitions, concerts and performances are available here as well for visitors Budapest, Vigadó tér (1) tourism@vigado.hu Mon Sun: 10 am-7 pm Original price: 2,900 HUF With : 1,450 HUF PESTI VIGADÓ COMPREHENSIVE TICKET 1052 Budapest, Vigadó tér (1) kozonsegszervezes@vigado.hu Mon Sun: 10 am-7 pm Original price: 2,500 HUF With : 2,000 HUF -50% 36 GUIDE -20% GUIDE 37

21 HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS THE INNERCITY PARISH CHURCH -20% -15% 1056 Budapest, Március 15. tér +36 (1) Weekdays: 9 am-6 pm It cannot be visited during religious services. Sunday: 9 am-6 pm It cannot be visited during religious services. GUIDED TOURS IN THE OPERA HOUSE 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út (1) info@operavisit.hu Mon Sun: 3 pm, 4 pm 1,990/2,990 HUF Indeed 2000 years history is set in stones. In the crypt there are the remnants of the Roman camp s command building and the walls of the Romanesque basilica from the time of Stephen I. The sanctuary stands sentinel a fresco of the Madonna from the 14th and a mihrab. Two Renaissance pastoforia shelter today relics. Franz Liszt conducted here for seven years compositions. Visit one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world! Guided tours daily at 3 pm and 4 pm in English, Spanish, German, French and Italian. Tours in Japanese are on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, in Russian on Tuesday and Friday, and in Hungarian on Sunday at 3 pm and 4 pm. Changes in our schedule may occur, please visit our website on the day of your visit. ST. STEPHEN S BASILICA PANORAMA LOOKOUT Sixty-five metres up, there is a terrace stone balustrades around the main cupola of the Basilica. The highest lookout point in Pest, providing a 360 degree view of the whole city. You can access it either by going up on the stairs or by using the elevator. The Hall of Knights located between the two elevator levels hosts temporary exhibitions, conferences and performances. The Neo-Romanesque terraces of Fisherman s Bastion offer a breath-taking panorama of the city from the Buda Castle district. The Danube and Parliament are most attractive from this vantage point. The remarkable ensemble, outstanding from an art history perspective, was built according to the plans of Frigyes Schulek between 1895 and Budapest, Szent István tér (1) November-31 March: 10 am-4.30 pm April, May, October: 10 am-5.30 pm 1 Juny-30 September: 10 am-6.30 pm 400/600 HUF UPPER LOOKOUT, FISHERMAN S BASTION HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS Budapest, Szentháromság tér +36 (1) ugyfelszolgalat@budavar.hu 16 March 30 April am-7 pm 1 May 15 October am-8 pm 800 HUF -20% -10% MARGARET ISLAND WATER TOWER 1138 Budapest, Margitsziget +36 (1) iroda@szabadter.hu A Margitsziget jelképévé vált 106 éves mûemlék Víztorony a Szabadtéri Színpad udvarán áll, és felújított, eredeti pompájában júniustól szeptember végéig látogatható. A kilá tóból Budapest körpanorámája csodálható meg, a Visual Art kiállítótérben színház- és város tör téneti kiállítások kapnak helyet. Udvara hétvégenként hangulatos jazzkoncertek helyszíne. DOHÁNY STREET SYNAGOGUE The Dohány Street Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe; since its opening in 1859 it is the symbol of Neolog Judaism in Hungary. The cemetery of the Holocaust victims, the Emmanuel Tree of Life, and the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park are parts of the group of buldings Budapest, Dohány u (1) turizmus@mazsihisz.hu The synagogue is closed on Saturdays and for Jewish High Holidays. 4,000 HUF -20% -10% 38 GUIDE GUIDE 39

22 HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS CHAIN BRIDGE Budapest, Lánchíd TUNNEL, 0 KILOMETRE STONE 1013 Budapest, Clark Ádám tér Széchenyi Chain Bridge was the first permanent bridge across the section of the Danube in Hungary. Since then, it has become a permanent feature of postcards, films and the 200 forint coin. On the Buda side, it leads to Clark Ádám Square, where the Buda Castle Funicular runs up to Buda Castle Palace, while on the Pest side it leads to Széchenyi István Square and the glorious Hotel Gresham Palace. It frequently features in races, cultural programmes and parades. Every year, thousands of balloons turn the bridge pink on World Breast Cancer Day. The 350-metre long tunnel under the Buda Castle was finished in 1865, based on the plans of Adam Clark. Its Eastern gate was built in eclectic-classicist style, and its Western gate was destroyed during the war but re-built in The 0 kilometre stone, which was designed by Miklós Borsos, can be found on the square in front the Tunnel, signalling the starting point of the main roads out of Budapest. The three-metre tall limestone sculpture forms a regular typographical 0. SÁNDOR PALACE This Neo-classicist structure was built in 1806 after the plans of Mihály Pollack and Viennese architect Johann Aman. The reliefs of the facade, the work of Bavarian sculptor Anton Kirchmayer, represent the gods of Olympus, the knighting of the Sándor counts, and the dance of the muses. The palace serves as the official residence of Hungary s president, and is open to visitors on selected summer weekends. MATTHIAS CHURCH Work on the Gothic Buda Castle Church of the Virgin Mary began under Béla IV. It owes its popular name to King Matthias, under whom the distinctive tower was added. The 250,000 coloured roof tiles were manufactured at the Zsolnay Works in Pécs. Thanks to its splendid acoustics, it often hosts classical music concerts Budapest, Szent György tér (1) sajto@keh.hu HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS 1014 Budapest, Országház u (1) Mon Fri: 9 am-5 pm Sat: 9 am-12 am Sun: 1 pm-5 pm BUDA CASTLE The Castle District is home to countless medieval monuments and residential and public buildings constructed in the 17 th and the 18 th centuries. Its three main sections are the Palace, Szent György Square and the historical residential quarter. Thanks to its spacious squares and romantic atmosphere, it hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the Festival of Folk Arts, the Wine Festival and the Palace Concerts. BUDATOWER The new premiere, which will take place in the centuries-old walls of the Gothic bell tower of Budavár, Mary Magdalene Tower, is more than an usual exhibition. It revolves around history and art history; it provides us a great view of Budapest; it is about Saint John of Capistrano, after whom Kapisztrán Square was named; and about the Noon Bell ritual and its Hungarian connections: it invites us to an exhibition, a screening, and a chime of bells Budapest, (Budavár) Kapisztrán tér Open everyday till sunset 1,000-1,500 HUF 40 GUIDE GUIDE 41

23 HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS CASTLE HILL FUNICULAR 1013 Budapest, Clark Ádám tér Szt. György tér (Vár) Mon Sun: 7.30 am-10 pm LIBERTY STATUE AND THE CITADEL 1118 Budapest, Gellérthegy, Citadella sétány 1. Until 1928, the world s second funicular was the only means of public transport to the Palace in Buda Castle. The special railway has a 95-metre-long track and carries 24 passengers in each of its carriages. Trains leave every 5 to 10 minutes, daily, from the Buda end of Chain (Széchenyi) Bridge. Take the first carriage for the best view. The fortress on top of Gellért Hill was built by the Habsburgs in 1854, after the crushing end to the War of Independence. It is now a broadcast point for several radio stations, while there are restaurants and hotels inside the building, as well as exhibitions of photography and military history. Standing by the south-eastern bastion of the Citadel is the Liberty Statue, one of the symbols of Budapest. PARLIAMENT The Hungarian Parliament, richly decorated both inside and out, was inspired by the Houses of Parliament in London, thus it was designed in Neo-Gothic style, although it also bears Renaissance and Baroque stylistic flourishes. The third largest parliament in the world, it was built on the 1000th anniversary of the foundation of the state of Hungary. During the minute tour of Parliament, visitors are shown the session chamber of the Upper House, the lounge of the Upper House, Dome Hall including the Hungarian royal crown and coronation regalia as well as the ornamented staircase covered red carpet. SHOES BY THE DANUBE The sixty pairs of bronze shoes modelled on footwear from the 1940s commemorate those who were shot into the Danube by the Hungarian Nazis. Gyula Pauer and Can Togay s composition was unveiled in 2005, on the 60th anniversary of the Holocaust, and it has been a reminder ever since of the tragedy that Budapest will always remember. HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS 1055 Budapest, Kossuth tér (1) tourist@officeparlament.hu parlament.hu 1 April 31 October: Mon-Sun: 8 am-6 pm 1 November 31 March: Mon-Sun: 8 am-4 pm 1051 Budapest, Kossuth tér Széchenyi István tér (Duna-part) DANUBE PROMENADE 1051 Budapest, Belgrád rakpart The Danube Promenade stretches between the Chain Bridge and the Elisabeth Bridge on the Pest side of the river. The panorama over the Buda Castle, the Citadel and the Gellért Hill is the most beautiful from here. The Little Princess statue, which is often captured in photos, is sitting on the railings of the promenade at Vigadó tér. HUNGARIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES The building of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, which can be found on the Pest head of the Chain Bridge, in Széchenyi Square, was finished in 1865, and it is probably one of the most beautiful of Miklós Ybl s creations, along the Opera House and the Buda Castle. The frescos in the famous ceremonial hall of the neo-renaissance building were painted by Károly Lotz Budapest, Széchenyi István tér GUIDE GUIDE 43

24 HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS GRESHAM PALACE 1051 Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 5-6. The Gresham Palace is an outstanding piece of Hungarian Art Nouveau architecture. Completed in 1907 based on the plans of Zsigmond Quittner and the Vágó brothers, the palace served as the Budapest office of The Gresham Insurance Company of London. The famous Gresham Café used to operate on its ground floor and, in 2004, a luxury hotel opened in the building 180 rooms under the name Four Seasons Gresham Palace. VÁCI STREET, VÖRÖSMARTY SQUARE Váci Street is a famous shopping and pedestrian street in Budapest. It runs from Vörösmarty Square to the Central Market Hall, and it is approximately two kilometres long. On the section of Váci Street near Vörösmarty Square there is a row of brand-name fashion shops, while the southern part is known instead for its gift shops and bistros Budapest, Váci utca, Vörösmarty tér ST. STEPHEN S BASILICA 1051 Budapest, Szent István tér (1) Mon Fri: 9 am-5 pm Sat: 9 am-1 pm Sun: 1 pm 5 pm 300/400 HUF SYNAGOGUE IN KAZINCZY UTCA 1075 Budapest, Kazinczy utca Nov Febr: Sun Thur: 10 am-4 pm Fri: 10 am-1 pm March Oct: Sun Thur: 10 am-6 pm Fri: 10 am-1 pm The most significant and largest Roman Catholic church in Budapest can host 8,500 people at the same time. In addition to the 364 stairs, an elevator also leads to its dome, so visitors should definitely not miss the wonderful panorama, and the main facade of the monumental building can also be admired conveniently from the terraces of the restaurants on St. Stephen Square. The Holy Right, the mummified right hand of King Stephen, the founder king of Hungary, is also preserved here. The church, which is an artistic and tourist spectacle, is also a concert venue, and its treasury can also be visited. The synagogue in Kazinczy utca is an orthodox great synagogue, which was built between 1912 and 1913 in Art Nouveau style. It is one of the most characteristic buildings of Hungarian synagogue architecture before World War I. The interior is decorated stained glass windows and tracery designed by Miksa Róth, while a Tora-reading pulpit occupies the central area. THE MILLENNIUM UNDERGROUND RAILWAY The Millennium Underground Railway (M1 metro line) is the first metro line in Budapest, which runs between the Vörösmarty Square and Mexikói út stations. It began in 1896 as the first electric railway in the world, and was also the first underground railway on the continent, and it still operates. Andrássy Avenue, including the Millennium Underground Railway, was recognised as a World Heritage Site in ANDRÁSSY AVENUE Andrássy Avenue (2.4 km long and up to 45 m wide) is busy cars, cyclists and pedestrians. Numerous luxury boutiques, distinguished cafés, restaurants and theatres line the avenue stretching from Erzsébet Square all the way up to the City Park Millennium Memorial. The decorative and famous Hungarian State Opera, the work of Hungarian architect Miklós Ybl, is at Andrássy út Budapest, Andrássy út 44 GUIDE GUIDE 45

25 HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS HEROES SQUARE BÁLNA 1146 Budapest, Hôsök tere One of the most ancient squares takes its name from the memorial standing in the middle. In the centre of the group of statues, marking the thousandth anniversary of the Magyar Conquest, is a representation of Archangel Gabriel on top of a 36-m-high column, holding the apostolic double cross and Hungarian Holy Crown. Quarter-circle colonnades to both left and right feature Hungarian rulers, generals and freedom fighters. It is a dramatic sight, both during the day and illuminated at night. The Bálna (Whale), which was opened in 2013, is a commercial, cultural, entertainment and hospitality centre. The building was designed by Kas Oosterhuis, one of the most well-known representatives of non-standard architecture. With its market hall full of organic products, antique objets d art, and everyday tools, which represent the aesthetic values of the recent past, the Bálna is a continuation of and a supplement to the Great Market Hall, which was acknowledged by CNN Travel as the best market in Europe Budapest, Fôvám tér VAJDAHUNYAD CASTLE 1146 Budapest, Városliget +36 (1) info@mmgm.hu Comprising 21 sections in Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance-Baroque styles, the complex was built for the1896 millennial celebrations to represent one thousand years of Hungarian architecture. It gained the current name after its most distinctive part, the main facade that is modelled on the Gothic castle of Vajdahunyad, Transylvania. Next to the castle is a 2-metre statue of Anonymous, the author of Gesta Hungarorum. PALACE OF ARTS Müpa, the Palace of Arts, is a modern, award-winning structure on the Pest bank of the Danube. It is home to the Béla Bartók National Concert Hall, famed for its organ and modifiable acoustic qualities, the Festival Theatre, which also hosts dance performances, jazz, world music and pop concerts, and the Ludwig Museum Budapest, Komor Marcell u (1) info@mupa.hu CITY PARK 1146 Budapest, Városliget City Park is Budapest s second largest public park after Margaret Island, teeming cyclists, dog walkers and strollers of all ages. It is bordered by Heroes Square and the Millennial Monument, and there are further places of interest and event venues inside the park. City Park will be regenerated by 2018, welcoming visitors a brand-new museum district. KOPASZI DAM Transformed into a stylish public park only a few years ago, this ten-hectare area by Rákóczi Bridge has become a favourite resting place urbanites. Enjoy the waterfront from the terrace of a restaurant, walk barefoot on the sandy bank a cold spritzer in hand, or enjoy a picnic in the shade of a tree Budapest, Kopaszi gát 46 GUIDE GUIDE 47

26 HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS HISTORICAL SITES, SIGHTS MARGARET ISLAND 1138 Budapest, Margitsziget One of the islands of the Danube in Budapest, it was named after Saint Margaret, a princess of the House of Árpád, who lived there at the convent of the Dominicans in the 13th century. It is now probably the most popular public park in Budapest, attracting visitors its musical fountain, the old water tower, the Open-Air Stage, the ruins of the convent, a small zoo, a Japanese garden, a swimming pool and a 5.35-km running track. NORMAFA Normafa is a popular outing destination on the eastern brink of the Buda Hills. It is a favourite haunt of hikers and cyclists from March till December, and a great tobogganing spot for families Budapest, Normafa ÓBUDA ISLAND 1033 Budapest, Óbudai-sziget A favourite dog walkers and joggers, the island also has a great playground near the bridge, a set of slides, which on four summer weekends becomes home to a children s festival. What makes the island really famous, though, is Sziget Festival, organised every summer since 1993, and entertaining 80,000 visitors daily. NYUGATI PÁLYAUDVAR (WESTERN RAILWAY STATION) The Western railway station, which is one of the oldest railway stations in Budapest, opened in The building was designed by the company of the Austrian architect August de Serres, and the Parisian Gustave Eiffel, who later became world famous for the Eiffel Tower. The iron structure of the railway station counted as a technical masterpiece in that era Budapest, Teréz körút 55. TOMB OF GÜL BABA 1023 Budapest, Mecset u (1) info@mnv.hu gulbabaturbe The tomb of Gül Baba is going to be renovated till the spring of 2017, it is not open for visitors. The tomb of Gül Baba, a mysterious Dervish poet, is one of the gems of Buda. Built by Buda s third pasha in 1543, the domed, octagonal building is a unique memento of Hungary s 150-year-long Turkish occupation. A destination for both Islamic pilgrims and those seeking a romantic walk, the site is also a perfect platform for views of the 20 August fireworks display. KELETI PÁLYAUDVAR (EASTERN RAILWAY STATION) The busiest railway station in Budapest was built between 1881 and 1884 in eclectic style. From the facade of the building, the statues of George Stephenson, the creator of the first steam locomotive, and James Watt, the scientist who perfected the steam engine, are watching the whirling crowd, and above them the 32-metre high figure of Steam, the child of the gods Water and Fire, can be found. The beauty of the renovated facade is only surpassed by the astonishing ticket hall frescos by Károly Lotz and Mór Than; it was opened in the year of its renewal Budapest, Kerepesi út GUIDE GUIDE 49

27 SIGHTSEEING CITYRAMA BUDA WALKING TOUR A walking tour of Buda an English-speaking guide is available, starting daily from Szentháromság Square at 2 pm, and touching on major places of interest in the Buda Castle district. See the Fisherman s Bastion, the Matthias Church, the Royal Palace and the less known attractions. The tours are guaranteed to start every day and no registration is required. Meeting point: Buda Castle, Holy Trinity Column, 1014 Budapest, Szentháromság tér +36 (1) cityrama@cityrama.hu 3,000 HUF FREE CITYRAMA PEST WALKING TOUR A walking tour of Pest an English-speaking guide is available. Starting daily from the Molnár s Kürtôskalács Coffee Shop at 10 am, and touching on major places of interest and the hidden gems on the Pest side, such as the Inner City Parish Church, St Stephen s Basilica, Hold street Market Hall, Parliament building. The tours are guaranteed to start every day and no registration is required. Meeting point: Molnár s Kürtôskalács, 1052 Budapest, Váci utca (1) cityrama@cityrama.hu 3,000 HUF SIGHTSEEING We offer guided tours on Budapest and the surroundings in Italian. Discover the true face of Budapest us! The provides a 40% discount for one person on a city walking tour. Departure points depend on the tour route. Pre-booking required Budapest, Radnóti Miklós u (30) /20 EUR FREE CITY SIGHTSEEING TOURS AND EXCURSIONS IN ITALIAN 50 GUIDE -40% GUIDE 51

28 SIGHTSEEING SIGHTSEEING CITYRAMA EAT HUNGARY, GOURMET WALKING TOUR Meeting point: CITYRAMA Office 1054 Budapest, Báthory utca (1) ,500 HUF Guided walking tour 8 samples of Hungarian cuisine: cheese plate, salami, sausages, lángos, craft beer, túró rudi, kürtôs kalács and more. 25% discount is only available at the CITYRAMA office or at (your coupon code: first 5 digits of your ). English only tour. LEGENDA SIGHTSEEING CRUISES City sightseeing cruises a 30-language audioguide and free beverage service. The daily Duna Bella cruise has a stop off on Margaret Island, the evening Danube Legend program reveals the magical illuminated Budapest Budapest, Jane Haining rakpart (Vigadó tér) Dock (1) (1) info@legenda.hu 3,900/5,500 HUF -25% -20% ORIGINAL FREE WALKING TOURS AND PUB CRAWLS -20% JEWISH HERITAGE TOURS Walking Tours: 1052 Budapest, Deák Ferenc u. 23. Pub Crawls: 1061 Budapest, Király u (20) info@originalbudapesttours.com Walking Tours: Mon Sun: 11 am, noon, 2 pm Pub Crawls: Mon Sun: 8 pm-10 pm FREE/4,500 HUF 1051 Budapest, Zrínyi u (1) , +36 (1) info@ticket.info.hu 2,5 h: 6,900 HUF 3,5 h: 11,400 HUF Discover Budapest s rich history on our guided sightseeing tours, we offer three different thematical tours for FREE. Or discover the nightlife scene of Budapest on our nightly Pub Crawls, we will take you the best bars, and the entry ticket involves a ONE HOUR open bar and VIP entry to a club. Take in Europe s largest synagogue on Dohány Street, the Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park, Tree of Life, Jewish Museum, Orthodox Kazinczy Street Synagogue and much more in our tours lasting hours. Organized tours depart every day (except on Saturday, Jewish religious and national holidays) at 10 am and 2 pm (except Friday and Sunday afternoons). DUNA CORSO SIGHTSEEING BOAT You can become acquainted Budapest s downtown from the Danube in any of the 11 languages provided, and the help of a Hungarian channel for children. During the one-hour cruise, you can admire a whole series of sights along the riverside between Margaret Bridge and Rákóczi Bridge in complete comfort. We offer a 2.5-hour evening cruise an all you can eat buffet dinner and live music at the most favourable price in Budapest. This cruise is an excellent choice for those who long for an extraordinary evening s programme. On the boat, guests are greeted a welcome drink, live music, buffet catering, and an à la carte drinks menu. MAHART Vigadó tér Ship Station 1056 Budapest, Jane Haining rakpart +36 (1) (1) ,490/2,490/2,990 HUF EVENING CRUISE WITH MUSIC AND DINNER MAHART Vigadó tér Ship Station 1056 Budapest, Jane Haining rakpart +36 (1) , +36 (1) ,000/10,500 HUF -40% -10% 52 GUIDE -15% GUIDE 53

29 SIGHTSEEING SIGHTSEEING LEGENDA DINNER CRUISE 1051 Budapest, Jane Haining rakpart (Vigadó tér) dock (1) (1) ,300/18,600 HUF Enjoy your meal and let the breathtaking scenery of evening Budapest delight you. A la carte candlelight dinner the finest food, live music and professional service. RIVERRIDE Totally unique Budapest sightseeing in seven languages (English, German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, French, Hungarian). See the main sights of Pest from land, then plunge into the Danube and marvel at the Budapest panorama from the water! Departure: Széchenyi tér 7/ Budapest, Széchenyi István tér (1) info@riverride.com 6,000/8,500 HUF -10% -10% SIGHTSEEING TOUR BY BOAT CITYRAMA CITY TOUR 1052 Budapest, Jane Haining Rakpart, Dock (20) booking@silver-line.hu 3,600/4,000 HUF Cruise on the Danube in a specially designed boat built in The boat departs from and returns to pier No. 11 at the foot of Elizabeth Bridge. During the 80-minute tour, the main sights are pointed out and information is supplied by audioguide in 11 languages. Free WiFi onboard! Live guided bus tour 3 stops. Available in English, Spanish, German Italian or French language. Covering the most important sights including panoramic views. Free hotel pick up. 25% discount: only at the CITYRAMA office or at (coupon code: first 5 digits of your ) Budapest, Báthory utca (1) cityrama@cityrama.hu 7,000 HUF -20% -25% LUNCH & CRUISE -10% 54 GUIDE 1051 Budapest, Zrínyi u (1) (1) info@ticket.info.hu 4,700/10,800 HUF The Budapest Danube panorama is a unique sight dozens of magnificent historical buildings and outstanding geographical beauty. Our afternoon cruise makes a full circuit of the six downtown bridges; the buffet lunch is prepared by master chef Péter Molnárka, and comes replete Hungarian specialities. CITY SIGHTSEEING Explore Budapest Hop on Hop off city tour by City Sightseeing Budapest! You will discover the famous sights and architectural heritages a 48 hours valid ticket on two bus routes. The RED line equipped audio guide in 16 languages, on our PURPLE line we provide live guide in English. The ticket also includes a daytime and an evening boat tour (1-1 hours), a night bus tour and cycling opportunities (from 01st of April to 30th of September). We also give a coupon booklet to our customers, in which we offer free goulash soup, beer, shot and countless other discounts all around Budapest! 1075 Budapest Károly körút 21. mr.nilsz@gmail.com -20% GUIDE 55

30 SIGHTSEEING PROGRAMCENTRUM HOP ON HOP OFF SIGHTSEEING PACKAGE 1051 Budapest, Vörösmarty tér (1) During this city tour you will see the famous sights and architectural masterpieces of Budapest. The price includes a hop on hop off bus ticket valid for 48 hours, a Budapest by NIGHT TOUR, 2 one-hour river cruise (by day & night time), 1 hour bicycle ride (in peak season), a free goulash soup, 2 free beers & shot and a bonus booklet many more discounts. Our PINK route is live guided in English; the GREEN route is available in 25 languages (audio-guide). -20% BIG BUS TOURS HOP ON HOP OFF 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út (1) ,500 HUF The discount applies to premium tickets. The Big Bus Tours sightseeing tour guarantees a unique experience for exploring Budapest. The hop on hop off bus tour gives us an insight into the rich cultural history of Budapest, introducing its hidden treasures. The ticket includes a digital commentary, sightseeing cruise, night bus tour and walking tours. -20% CITY TOUR HOP ON HOP OFF 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út (1) citytour@citytour.hu 4,400-9,000 HUF Be our guest for our unforgettable sightseeing tour! Our guests enjoy unlimited hour long boarding and deboarding privileges at every one of our 51 stops. Your ticket is good for the red, yellow, and nightbus lines, a 22-language audioguide system, the ship line English and German language guide on the Danube and for the English-language walking tour. FREE 2ND DAY FREE WALKING TOUR FREE RIVER CRUISE FREE NIGHT TOUR BIGBUSTOURS.COM +36 (1) infobudapest@bigbustours.com -20% 56 GUIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE AND TICKET SALES POINT: 3 ANDRÁSSY AVENUE, 6. DISTR. -20% GUIDE 57

31 SIGHTSEEING SIGHTSEEING RETRO ADVENTURE 1134 Budapest, Lehel tér (20) Mon Sun: 8 am-6 pm EUR Forward to the Past! Let s pick one of our veteran vehicles, and get the time travel started! Feel the past! Our tours are designed for those who are keen on getting indelible and special experiences. We show you the sights which are explored by only a few people and recall the era of years ago. Well, shall we start? YELLOW ZEBRA SEGWAY AND BIKE TOURS Yellow Zebra offers Budapest s original Segway and bike tours and is top rated on TripAdvisor. Multiple English tours daily, other languages and private tours available on request. Book online: YellowZebra- Tours.com using code BP2017 and show your card on arrival in our store Budapest, Lázár utca (1) , +36 (20) Office open everyday of the year except Dec 25th-26th and Jan 1st. Nov to March: 9 am -6:30 pm April to Oct: 9 am-8:30 pm -20% -25% IC-TOUR BICYCLE-SCOOTER-SEGWAY RENTING 1054 Budapest, Erzsébet tér (30) ElectricScooterBudapest Mon Sun: 9 am-9 pm. 1,000/2,000 HUF Adventure Time! Why wear yourself out walking, when you can see all of Budapest s sights in one day by bike, electric scooter or Segway? We await you the best prices in town. BEST WAY SEGWAY Segway Sightseeing and Adventure Tours in various parts of Budapest! Downtown, Castle, Citadel, Heroes Square and other themed tours. We guarantee safety our feet of original Segways and the experience of our trained tour guides, who will make sure you have maximum fun as well. Come and join the adventure! 1052 Budapest, Régiposta u (30) tours@bestwaysegway.hu Mon Sun: 10 am-8 pm 25/35/60 EUR (30/60/120 min.) -50% 58 GUIDE CITY BIKE TOURS AND RENTALS -25% 1065 Budapest, Lázár u (1) , +36 (20) Office open everyday of the year except Dec 25th-26th and Jan 1st. Nov March: 9 am-6:30 pm April Oct: 9 am-8:30 pm Yellow Zebra Rent a bike, discover and self-explore! Yellow Zebra has Budapest s highest quality and widest bike rental fleet. We offer male and female frames, city cruisers, e-bikes, trekking bikes, tandems, kids bikes, baby seats and much more. Get 25% off by showing your card in store! Prices: From 3,000 HUF/day or 750 HUF/hour. See the current price list for the different types of bikes available when renting. TUKTUK You better forget the traditional sightseeing and get a lovely experience! Discover the city in our three-wheeled vehicle! Our driver will take you to beautiful, hidden corners of Budapest that nobody else can reach! Let the tiny engine of the tuk-tuk carry you across Margaret island, enjoy a glass of wine looking down on the city, and get blown away by the night lights of Budapest the wind in your hair all in one trip! Just sit back and relax! We take care of the rest! 1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér (70) Tripadvisor: Budapest TukTuk With the service is available only until 31 October % -20% GUIDE 59

32 RECREATION LUKÁCS THERMAL BATH AND SWIMMING POOL The bath comprises thermal, swimming and adventure pools, a wellness section, saunas and various services. The open-air pools include a water chute, submersion jacuzzi, neck shower, massaging underwater jets and a bubble deck. It is said that this bath has some of the most efficacious medicinal waters in Budapest Budapest, Frankel Leó út (1) lukacs@spabudapest.hu Mon Sun: 6 am-10 pm 3,500/3,700 HUF The provides one free entrance. FREE AQUAWORLD RESORT One of Europe s largest indoor aqua parks guarantees unforgettable enjoyment and experiences for all ages, all year round. Located in the north of Budapest, Aquaworld supplies those addicted to adrenalin rushes 11 giant chutes, surf and wave pools, and for others wishing for rest, there is the sauna world and thermal pools Budapest, Íves út (1) Mon Sun: 6 am-10 pm 1,490/5,890 HUF RECREATION With 21 pools, Széchenyi Bath is one of the largest bathing complexes in Europe. Its adventure pool features a water chute, underwater jacuzzi, neck shower and bubble deck. In addition to traditional medicinal services, the entrance fee also includes wellness services such as the fitness gym, saunas and underwater gymnastics. SZÉCHENYI THERMAL BATH AND SWIMMING POOL 1146 Budapest, Állatkerti krt (1) , szechenyi@spabudapest.hu Mon Sun: 6 am-10 pm 4,900/5,100 HUF -30% 60 GUIDE -20% GUIDE 61

33 RECREATION GELLÉRT THERMAL BATH AND SWIMMING POOL In the Gellért Bath, guests can use in- and outdoor pools. Healing services, harmony aromatherapy treatments, thermal massages, Lavender Dream treatment, pedicure and private bathing are available. Steam cabins and Finnish sauna await you for FREE. Special features: Zsolnay pyrogranite elements, wave pool Budapest, Kelenhegyi út (1) Mon Sun: 6 am-8 pm 5,300/5,500 HUF RUDAS THERMAL BATH AND SWIMMING POOL The Rudas bath was built during Turkish rule. The roughly 500-year-old building s offerings are special, because men and women traditionally use the baths separately on weekdays, but weekends are for everyone, of both genders. The wellness section features two warm water pools, one thermal, one plunge and one rooftop pool, plus the sauna world. Steam bath daily: 6 am-8 pm, swimming pool: 6 am-10 pm, wellness sauna world: 8 am-10 pm. Steam bath, female days: Tuesday. Steam bath, male days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 1013 Budapest, Döbrentei tér (1) , +36 (1) rudas@spabudapest.hu Mon-Sun: 6 am-8 pm 3,300/5,900 HUF The Budapest Card is not valid for night bathing. -20% -20% KIRÁLY BATH The Turkish Arslan pasha ordered the construction of the Király Bath in The historic bath monument introduces the early Osman bath culture in its original splendour. Guests can enjoy its four pools, each different water temperatures, as well as steam cabins and saunas. The baths welcome both genders on every day of the week Budapest, Fô u (1) kiraly@spabudapest.hu Mon Sun: 9 am-9 pm 2,400 HUF 62 GUIDE -30% -20% GUIDE 63

34 RECREATION RECREATION PALATINUS LIDO MAGNOLIA DAY SPA 1138 Budapest, Margitsziget +36 (20) % Palatinus on Margaret Island has 11 pools: leisure pools, children pool, swimming pool and thermal pools. One of the popular attractions of the open-air bath is the wave pool. The adventure pool has neck showers, Jacuzzi and water chute, plus five slides. From April 2017, the bath will be expanded an indoor wellness department, so a new permanent facility is added to the list of Budapest baths. The perfect place to wind down in the heart of the city, next to the Parliament. Exclusive, therapeautic and medical massages, body peelings and body wraps, beauty salon, Hamam and Kneipp pool, aroma baths, Jacuzzi and Finnish, aroma and infrared saunas. There is also a teahouse and a relaxation room a special atmosphere. The best choice after a long sightseeing tour Budapest, Zoltán u (1) info@magnoliadayspa.hu Mon-Sun: 9 am- 9 pm RÓMAI LIDO 1031 Budapest, Rozgonyi Piroska u (1) romai@spabudapest.hu -20% Római Lido is located in the former area of Aquincum. The Romans worshipped the local springs as sacred, while chronicles from the age of King Matthias speak of a hospital on the site. The bath has three pools; there is a chute, neck shower and Jacuzzi in the adventure pool, but the bath also boasts a sauna and steam bath. Tropicarium the shark zoo Come us and enjoy the atmosphere of the Tropics! VELI BEJ BATH 1023 Budapest, Árpád fejeledelem útja 7. veli-bej-furdo Mon Sun: 6 am-12 am, 3 pm-9 pm This Turkish bath, built in 1574, contains a large hot water pool and four smaller thermal pools, in addition to a jacuzzi, two steam chambers, massage showers, a Kneipp walking pool, a Finnish sauna, an infrared sauna, and massage services. This bath from Turkish times that is nonetheless modern is operated by the Brothers Hospitallers, and is located in the premises of the Hospital of the Brothers Hospitallers in Buda. Have you ever seen or dived six 2 meter long shark in your arms reach? Have you ever stroked angelfaced rays? Have you ever heard how the alligators howl? If not, now is high time to visit the Tropicarium, the shark zoo, where not only the mentioned animals, but there are hundreds of exotic reptiles, tropical and freshwater fishes, free-flying birds, small monkeys too, which you can admire. (also in English) Open: every day / Tropicarium 64 GUIDE 91x73_angol_altalanos.indd 1-15% GUIDE 65 13/03/17 10:4

35 3D Past is a historical 3D movie theatre where you can experience time travel in Hollywood quality. See the glory days of the Buda Castle from up close, or dive into the Battle of Mohács! After the movie, you can check out the Heroes Selfie Park or the history of the chapel Budapest, Fishermen s Bastion, St. Michael Chapel (Schulek stairs, St. Stephen statue) +36 (70) info@3dpast.com Mon Sun: 10 am-6 pm 1,500 HUF PROGRAMMES HUNGARIAN HISTORY 3D SHOW INSIDE THE 700 YEARS OLD CHAPEL FREE PROGRAMMES URBAN BETYÁR RESTAURANT & VISITOR CENTER Our mission is to become one of the highlights for locals and travellers in the Hungarian capital city, near the St. Stephen s Basilica and to offer an extraordinary gastronomic and ethnographical experience that is one of a kind in Hungary. Explore, experience, take control! One of the largest model railroad layouts in Europe, the MINIVERSUM, awaits visitors who would like to see something truly special. 3 countries in 300 square meters. With 5,000 mini-figures, 1,300 metres of rail track, 14 settlements, 600 buildings and 100 trains in motion, the MINIVER- SUM offers exciting things to explore all the members of the family 1051 Budapest, Október 6. utca (1) Gift shop: Mon Sun: 10 am 10 pm Museum: Mon Sun: 10 am 10 pm 50% discount for museum tickets, free wine tasting (120 ml), and 10% discount in the gift shop. MINIVERSUM MODEL TRAIN EXHIBITION 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 12. info@miniversum.hu Mon-Thur: 9 am-7pm Fri-Sat: 9 am 9 pm Sun: 9 am-7 pm 1,700/2,400/4,900 HUF -50% 10% 66 GUIDE -30% GUIDE 67

36 PROGRAMMES CASTLE GARDEN BAZAAR SOUTHERN PALACES -30% to the permanent exhibitions 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér (1) (30) Tue Sun: 10 am-6 pm CASTLE GARDEN BAZAAR GUARD S PALACE -30% to the temporary exhibitions 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér (1) (30) infopoint@varkertbazar.hu Sun: 10 am-6 pm 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér (1) (30) infopoint@varkertbazar.hu Guaranteed guided tours in English and German on Monday and on Saturday afternoons at 3 o clock. The exhibition A new world was born Europe s fraternal war presents, in a nearly 600m² area, the world of the Great War, considered the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. The exhibition brings the horrors of war closer to the people of today the help of unique visual solutions: the all-consuming, total destruction is displayed as a steaming black swamp while the brutal massacre is represented an abattoir. Visitors can explore a trench and face the mass-mobilisation effect of propaganda as well. The exhibition The Warlords tries to show the rulers of former dynasties, the powerful politicians and the dominant personalities of the era. The Kovács Gábor Art Foundation is aimed the promotion of Hungarian art, especially contemporary art, both at home and abroad. CASTLE GARDEN BAZAAR + BUDA CASTLE + THE ROYAL CELLAR SYSTEM (MIKVE) Adult: 5,500 HUF Student: 2,500 HUF Duration: appr. 2 hours Meetup: 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér 2. Tourist Information and Ticket Office The discount is available from 1 March 2017 through 31 September CSOPA CAMPONA THE FIRST SCIENCE CENTRE IN HUNGARY HIRD 1/2 in a fun way Csodák Palotája over 100 devices demonstrating the phenomena of physics science shows 4 times a day 4D movie screenings temporary exhibitions -50% CSOPA PLAYBAR ÓBUDA THE FIRST SCIENCE CENTRE IN HUNGARY 3 interactive exhibitions (NEWTON, ILLUSION, BIRTH) thematic escape rooms 9D and circle cinema special table football billiard soccer pitches spectacular physics shows interactive gaming boards -20% 68 GUIDE -50% GUIDE 69

37 PROGRAMMES TIMETRAP EXIT GAME -30% 1075 Budapest Kazinczy street 10. basement of El Rapido Mexican Grillbar Harry Potter exit game: 1073 Budapest, Erzsébet krt (20) Mon Sun: 10 am-midnight BOOKING REQUIRED at the given contacts. CHEFPARADE COOKING 1094 Budapest Páva u (20) Mon Sun: 8 am-8 pm TimeTrap is the most unusual and exciting exit game in the heart of the city, in a ruin pub on Kazinczy Street. Fearless players will find THREE DIFFERENT extreme traps: Psychopath Killer trap, Prison trap and Death trap Bunker! Or, try out one of our newest attractions: the Harry Potter escape room on Erzsébet körút. Please book a minimum 4 hours before starting the game! 12,500 HUF/2 6 person team game guide speaking English Chefparade Cooking Budapest welcomes foreign guests a fully equipped cooking studio and trained chefs, who divulge the secrets of Hungarian gastronomy while preparing genuine Hungarian dishes. -30% 70 GUIDE ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDEN 1146 Budapest, The Budapest Zoo, which opened its gates more than Állatkerti krt years ago, houses one of the richest collections in +36 (1) info@zoobudapest.com Europe. With close to 1,000 species of animals, many of which are rare, a wide variety of flora, marvellous Nov Feb: daily 9 am-4 pm, historical buildings and great programs, it offers plenty March and Oct: of leisure options for all ages. Mon Thu: 9 am-5 pm, Fri Sun: 9 am-5.30 pm, April and Sept: Mon Thu: 9 am-5.30 pm, Fri Sun: 9 am-6 pm, May Aug: Mon Thu: 9 am-6 pm, Fri Sun: 9 am-7 pm 1,900/2,800 HUF -25% -15% GUIDE 71

38 PROGRAMMES PROGRAMMES ST. STEPHEN S BASILICA TREASURY 1051 Budapest, Szent István tér (1) November-31 March: 10 am-4.30 pm April, May, October: 10 am-5.30 pm 1 Juny-30 September: 10 am-6.30 pm 300/400 HUF Some of the liturgical objects are still in use today. Models of the church, the Pope s letter on awarding the church the title of basilica minor, Murillo s The Holy Family painting, a Herend porcelain replica of the Holy Crown of Hungary, the chalice given by Pope John Paul II, vestments, embroidery made by Empress Sisi herself, the rich selection of Cardinal József Mindszenty s legacy these are only a few interesting examples. PINBALL MUSEUM Europe s largest permanent, interactive pinball exhibition reported on by, among others, the BBC, New York Times, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and other leading media. It features 130 machines spanning the entire history of the game from the 1800s to today. You can have a go on every machine, including the world s first pinball flippers! 1137 Budapest, Radnóti Miklós u (30) info@flippermuzeum.hu Mon Tue: closed, Wed Fri: 4 pm-midnight, Sat: 2 pm-midnight, Sun: 10 am-10 pm 2,000/3,000 HUF -25% -10% SUMMER FESTIVAL Szabadtér Színház Jegyiroda 1065 Budapest, Nagymezô u (1) iroda@szabadter.hu 2,300/9,900 HUF The Budapest Summer Festival, organized on the open-air stages at Margaret Island and Városmajor, is the longest and most multicultural festival in the country, offering more than 100 programmes (opera, musicals, ballet, theatre, children s theatre, jazz, world and classical music) for all age groups from June to August. TROPICARIUM SHARK ZOO Huge sharks, rays you can stroke, lazy alligators, countless exotic reptiles, amphibians, free-flying birds, tiny monkeys and many thousand gloriously coloured freshwater and sea fish are there for all in our tropical zoo. Come and watch the underwater shark feeding at 3 pm on Thursday Budapest, Nagytétényi út (Campona Shopping Center) +36 (1) info@tropicarium.hu Mon Sun: 10 am-8 pm 1,800/2,500 HUF -20% -15% MARGARET ISLAND OPEN-AIR STAGE 1138 Budapest, Margitsziget +36 (1) iroda@szabadter.hu The country s oldest and most attractive open-air theatre, seating for 2,700, welcomes audiences for 12 weekends from June until the end of August. Its 5-star super productions, featuring world stars, come in a variety of genres: opera and musical programmes, dance performances, spectacular shows, jazz, world music, classical and crossover concerts. It is well worth taking advantage of the Színházi (Theatre) boat transfer service that docks at the stage s private mooring. ZWACK MUSEUM AND VISITOR CENTRE Introducing the epic story of the Zwack family and the company; a film presentation, guided museum tour, a walk through the old distillery and the aging cellar and tasting from the barrel! 1095 Budapest, Dandár u (1) muzeum@zwackunicum.hu Mon Sat: 10 am-5 pm 2,000 HUF -20% -15% 72 GUIDE GUIDE 73

39 PROGRAMMES HUNGÁRIA FOLK ENSEMBLE AND ORCHESTRA 1051 Budapest, Zrínyi u (1) (1) ,900/10,600 HUF Enjoy the most remarkable Hungarian dances in a performance by the world-famous Hungária Folk Ensemble and Orchestra featuring the cimbalom. Their portfolio of work is based on traditions from several decades. The ensemble was founded by Gypsy musicians. The discount is valid for performances on Friday and Sunday; tickets are available in the Danube Palace. JAZZ CLUB The heart of the Budapest jazz scene, the place where you can unwind and enjoy quality entertainment. There is an original atmosphere, a top-notch sound system, a friendly café, and a restaurant offering exciting bistro food. The evening concerts feature world stars rarely seen in club settings, as well as the best Hungarian performers Budapest, Hollán Ernô u (70) PROGRAMMES -10% ORGAN CONCERT IN ST. STEPHEN S BASILICA 1051 Budapest, Zrínyi u (1) ; +36 (1) info@ticket.info.hu 5,700/8,900 HUF Organist Miklós Teleki, Kossuth Prize opera singer Kolos Kováts, and flautist Eleonóra Krusic provide insight into the works of Liszt, Bach, Pachelbel, Mozart and Verdi in St. Stephen s Basilica. Concerts: every Thursday from March to December. OPERETTA THEATRE The Hungarians are renowned worldwide for performing operetta true verve. In Germany, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung had this to say about the premiere of Csárdás Queen: One can find places in many cities where there is good music, but true operetta has only one address: No. 17 Nagymezô Street Budapest, Nagymezô utca (1) ; +36 (1) jegy@operett.hu, Ticket office: Mon Fri: 10 am-7 pm, Sat Sun: 1 7 pm -10% 74 GUIDE GALA CONCERT -10% 1051 Budapest, Zrínyi u (1) (1) info@ticket.info.hu 9,900/12,300 HUF Visit the amazing Pest Vigadó for the Budapest Gala Concert by the Danube Symphony Orchestra. Ballet, Hungarian classics and an unforgettable musical journey await! The cimbalom forms a part of the musical production. Tickets are available at the Danube Palace. FREE CITY MAP WITH ALL PARTNERS LOCATION INGYENES -dal CITY MAP THE OFFICIAL TOURIST MAP LOOK FOR IT AT POINTS AND AT PARTNERS GUIDE 75

40 PROGRAMMES PROGRAMMES THE CAPITAL CIRCUS OF 1146 Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 12/a. The only stone circus in Central Europe, the Capital Circus of Budapest opened on 14 January Since then, numerous national and international stars have performed on the stage, and their shows entertain young and old alike. BOTANICAL GARDEN Hungary s first botanical garden was set up to serve medical training and the study of the country s flora, but it is of great interest to anyone, thanks to the ginkgoes that are more than 150 years old, as well as the collection of orchids and cacti. Join a guided tour to see some of the 8,000 plant varieties and 150 protected species Budapest, Illés u Skating fans will find Europe s largest contiguous artificial skating rink in the beautiful City Park, open from November to late February. Skate rental, skating classes, restaurant, buffet, varied programmes. From spring to autumn, there is a boating lake on the site, lakeside paths and a terrace. RAILWAY MUSEUM At the first interactive railway park in Europe, visitors cannot only admire the old machines, but they can also try them. In the park, which has a footprint of 70,000 m2, more than a hundred railway vehicles and the equipment necessary for trains to operate are introduced: fifty rare trains, railcars, manual and motor trolleys, test cars, steam cranes, snow-ploughs, rotary snow-ploughs and other special vehicles. CITY PARK ICE RINK, BOATING LAKE 1145 Budapest, Olof Palme sétány (1) iroda@mujegpalya.hu Winter: Mon Fri: 9 am-1 pm and 5 9 pm, Sat.: 10 am-2 pm and 4 9 pm Sun: 10 am-2 pm and 4 8 pm Summer: 10 am-10 pm 1142 Budapest, Tatai út (1) info@vasuttortenetipark.hu Open: 11 April 31 October 2017 GUIDE 77

41 PROGRAMMES CHAIRLIFT 1121 Budapest, Zugligeti út (1) Those who travel on the chairlift can enjoy Budapest s most beautiful panorama from the Erzsébet observatory, which can be reached a short walk from the upper station. On the way back, tourists can take a look at the wonderful capital panorama, while they may feel like sloping down from the peak of the hill to the city. PÁLVÖLGYI CAVE 1025 Budapest, Szépvölgyi út (1) palvolgy@dinpig.hu helyek/bemutatohelyek/ pal-volgyi-barlang Tue-Sun: am 4.15 pm The longest cave in Hungary was discovered in 1904 in a stone pit next to Szépvölgyi út. It is famous for its high corridors, big level differences and dropstones of special shapes. Along its 500-metre labyrinthine tour route, we can become acquainted the Theatre Hall, which has astonishing acoustics, and the dropstone formations of Fairyland, for example Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. SZEMLÔ-HEGY CAVE 1025 Budapest, Pusztaszeri út (1) szemlohegy@dinpig.hu helyek/bemutatohelyek/ szemlo-hegyi-barlang Wed-Mon: 10 am-4 pm This cave inside the Buda Hills can be visited throughout the year, guided tours starting every hour. A film is screened about the origins of the hill and the history of the cave, and there is an interactive exhibition for children. Its climate and clean air are particularly efficacious for the treatment of respiratory diseases; cave therapies have been available since GUIDE -15% GUIDE 79

42 GASTRONOMY BORKONYHA The place, which is functioning as a restaurant and a wine bar as well, is a combination of a French bistro, a Hungarian family restaurant, a professional wine shop, and a bar. The selection includes 200 wines, mostly Hungarian ones. The dishes are based on fresh and daily purchased ingredients, as well as diversity. Chef Ákos Sárközy gains inspiration from Transylvanian cuisine, but he is also keen on other countries ingredients, for example Spain, France and Italy. The dishes are rich in flavours; the wine selection is wide and flexible, and the service is personal and friendly. No wonder that Borkonyha received a Michelin star in Budapest, Sas utca (1) borkonyha@borkonyha.hu MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANT COSTES DOWNTOWN Opened in 2015, the restaurant Costes Downtown offers breakfast, lunch and dinner the usual quality every day of the week to lovers of gastronomy. The quality is guaranteed by the Portuguese star chef, Miguel Vieira and his team, and the gorgeous dishes are prepared in an open kitchen. What is more, in addition to catching a glimpse into the kitchen, the true fans of gastronomy also have the opportunity to sit at the chef s table Budapest, Vigyázó Ferenc u (1) reservation@ costesdowntown.hu GASTRONOMY 80 GUIDE ONYX The rendezvous between tradition and evolution in the heart of Budapest. Since its opening in 2007, the Onyx restaurant has been dedicated to quality and progress. The Hungarian owners of the restaurant work a team of mainly self-educated people, and the focus is on national ingredients of high quality, as well as a matching Hungarian wine selection. Chef Ádám Mészáros offers a gastronomic journey which includes renewed Hungarian cuisine and international flavours. It is proven by the qualification of the Gault Millau restaurant guide and the Michelin star won in 2011 that the path we selected is right Budapest, Vörösmarty tér (30) onyx@onyxrestaurant.hu MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANT MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANT GUIDE 81

43 GASTRONOMY GASTRONOMY COSTES GELLÉRT BRASSERIE 1092 Budapest, Ráday utca (1) Our aim is that, for everybody, this word should equate to quality out compromises, brilliant flavours, artistic forms, attention to detail, polite service and pleasant atmosphere. The name Costes should express the unique, friendly and relaxed fine dining experience, which renews itself every night. This requires many contributors: conscientious farmers, flexible suppliers, dedicated staff and an appreciative guest: you. In 2015, Budapest s oldest brasserie reopened stylishly designed, modern interior, representing a new chapter in its history. The dishes of contemporary Hungarian cuisine are not prepared from traditional ingredients at all, and match the taste of the best Hungarian craft beers perfectly Budapest, Szent Gellért tér (1) , +36 (30) gellertsorozo.manager@ danubiushotels.com Tue Sun: midday-11 pm MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANT -30% TANTI RESTAURANT GELLÉRT ESPRESSO 1124 Budapest, Apor Vilmos tér (20) tanti@tanti.hu In our restaurant, we tried to create a cosy atmosphere, so that our guests could feel they were visiting an old acquaintance whether on a simple weekday or at a larger family feast. Of course, we also selected our dishes to provide a familiar but nevertheless new experience to our guests by combining traditional and modern techniques. At Tanti we therefore offer the well-known flavours of classic urban cuisine in a new, simple form. The Viennese-style Presso welcomes guests home-style cakes and pastries, freshly brewed coffee and tea specialities, plus live piano music. From spring to autumn, the generous terrace is the ideal spot to enjoy an ice cream sundae or refreshing cocktails Budapest, Szent Gellért tér (1) gellert.restaurant@ danubiushotels.com com/our-hotels-budapest/ danubius-hotel-gellert Mon Sun: 9 am-7 pm -30% CAFÉ ASTORIA RESTAURANT 1053 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos u (1) astoria.restaurant@ danubiushotels.com Mon Sun: 7 am-11 pm The restaurant of Danubius Hotel Astoria welcomes guests its long traditions of hospitality spiced a 21st century approach and dynamism, creative cuisine and the refined gastronomy of today. GELLÉRT PANORÁMA RESTAURANT The terrace of this classic restaurant at Hotel Gellért provides a fabulous view of the Danube. The menu features the most popular dishes from the past century and the wine list offers the best from the foremost wineries Budapest, Szent Gellért tér (1) , +36 (30) gellert.restaurant@ danubiushotels.com com/our-hotels-budapest/ danubius-hotel-gellert Mon Sat: midday-11 pm; Sun: midday-3 pm (Sunday brunch) -30% 82 GUIDE -30% GUIDE 83

44 GASTRONOMY KÁRPÁTIA RESTAURANT, BRASSERIE AND TERRACE 1053 Budapest, Ferenciek tere (1) restaurant@karpatia.hu Mon Sat: 11 am-11 pm; Sun: 5 11 pm The more than 130-year-old Kárpátia Restaurant and Brasserie awaits guests in the heart of downtown traditional, homemade and modern Hungarian dishes, and fiery live Gypsy music each evening. The marvellous inner room hand painted, gilded walls and historical tableaux makes for a romantic setting. COLUMBUS BOAT The cozy restaurant and pub operating on the Columbus Boat has the most beautiful view to the Buda Castle. The restaurant awaits the guests who are longing for Hungarian and international cuisine in an extraordinary enterior. From spring till autumn the panorama terrace is open where pleasant live background music entertains the guests in the evenings Budapest, Vigadó tér, Dock (1) res@columbuspub.hu Mon Sun: 12 am-12 pm GASTRONOMY -20% -20% HALÁSZBÁSTYA RESTAURANT 1014 Budapest, Budai Vár, Halászbástya Északi Híradástorony +36 (1) info@halaszbastya.eu Mon Sun: 12 am-12 pm The Halászbástya Restaurant, a wonderful panorama and high quality service, makes a perfect choice for a dinner. The Halászbástya Restaurant is more than just a restaurant: it s the expression of an atmosphere and a feeling. It is hard to describe in words. Just try it and be a part of this magic. DOROTTYA BISTRO Located in the vibrant heart of Budapest, Dorottya Bistro is an exellent place for a business breakfast, lunch or dinner. A great place where tasty Italian and Hungarian dishes are on offer from soups, pastas and pizzas to sandwiches. In the evening it is a lounge bar for evening gatherings, a nice place where you can get a taste of colourful selections from Hungarian wine regions Budapest, Dorottya u (1) ; +36 (20) info@cafedorottya.com Mon Sun: 9 am-10 pm -20% -20% VÉN HAJÓ RESTAURANT 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér Dock (30) venhajo@europahajo.hu Mon Sun: midday-midnight; kitchen open until 10:30 pm Book a table in the Vén Hajó ( Old Ship ) Restaurant, anchored at the foot of Chain Bridge and offering a stunning view of the Danube. On the Vén Hajó, the Budapest panorama unfolds like a living postcard. To top it all off, just take a look at our menu. Homemade dishes and international flavours vie for your favour! MOLNÁR S KÜRTŐSKALÁCS Kürtôskalács is a pastry made by Sékelys for special occasions. At Molnár s Kürtôskalács, eight popular toppings are offered: vanilla, cinnamon, walnut, almond, chocolate, coconut, cocoa and poppy-seed. Enjoy it a fine coffee, cappuccino, latte macchiato or ice-cream! 1052 Budapest, Váci u (1) info@kurtoskalacs.com Mon Sun: 9 am-10 pm -20% -20% 84 GUIDE GUIDE 85

45 GASTRONOMY MÁTYÁS PINCE RESTAURANT Mátyás Pince Restaurant has one of the most distinguished histories of any restaurant in Budapest: it has been serving its guests since The restaurant has been completely remodeled in every way. It awaits its guests free folklore program and live gypsy music every nights Budapest, Március 15. tér (1) Mon Sun: 12 am-12 pm MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW TO ENJOY THE FAMOUS NOBU EXPERIENCE. Kempinski Hotel Corvinus 1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér reservation@noburestaurant.hu A38 ÉTTEREM The A38 Ship, which has been recognised both Hungarian and international awards, not only offers the widest range of live concerts in Budapest, but it also provides excellent gastronomic experiences. Its friendly and high-quality panoramic restaurant awaits its guests modern Hungarian bistro cuisine, continually updated daily offers, pre-concert snacks and business menus Budapest, Buda head of Petôfi Bridge + 36 (1) etterem@a38.hu Mon Sat: 11 am-11 pm, Sun: CLOSED -20% HARD ROCK CAFE The legendary rock n roll museum original memorabilia collection, authentic US cuisine, and a Rock Shop. Card must be presented at time of order. Not valid on alcoholic beverages, pins, glassware, accessorize or tax. Not valid any other offers. Valid only at Budapest Vörösmarty square location Budapest, Deák Ferenc utca (30) budapest@ hardrockcafebudapest.com Sun Wed: 10 am-midnight, Thurs: 10 am-1 am, Fri Sat: 10 am-2 am -10% 86 GUIDE -10% GUIDE 87

46 GASTRONOMY GERBEAUD CAFÉ 1051 Budapest, Vörösmarty tér (1) The café in the Gerbeaud House is one of the symbols of Vörösmarty Square. The selection at Gerbeaud, which goes back 150 years, includes classic cakes, as well as real masterpieces. The interior design, which is based on gold, marble and wood, recalls the grandeur of Budapest at the beginning of the 20th century. SZAMOS GOURMET PALACE 1052 Budapest, Deák Ferenc u (30) SzamosGourmetHaz Mon Sun: 9 am-9 pm Confectionery, café and chocolate manufactory in Vörösmarty Square. Visitors can get to know the process of making bonbons by hand, and on Chocolate School s courses they can also learn the profession of bonbon-making. Visitors can also have lunch and breakfast here, for which the selections are renewed on a daily basis. SZAMOS CAFÉ 1055 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér (1) , +36 (30) Szamostoday Mon Fri: 7.30 am-7 pm Sat Sun: 9 am-7 pm The Szamos Cafe awaits its guests at one of the most beautiful locations of the capital, in Kossuth Square, by the Parliament Building. On the lower floor, there is a modern self-service café and confectionery, the gallery is a perfect place for business lunches, and on the top floor a separate event room is available a panoramic view over the Parliament. 88 GUIDE MARCIPAN GIFT GUIDE 89

47 GASTRONOMY GASTRONOMY AND GOURMET MARKET IN THE CITY CENTRE 1054 Budapest, Hold u (1) The hall in Hold utca opened in The ground floor of the building has preserved its classic market function and atmosphere since then, and as is typical in several European cities, visitors can eat warm dishes on the upper floor of the City Centre Market. The market therefore awaits its visitors several services: Farmers market daily changing offers, traditional flavours, gastronomic specialties, high quality streetfood selection. RED MAIL COACH RESTAURANT (VÖRÖS POSTAKOCSI) Goose liver and Hungarian specialities are the focus of the menu at the 45-year-old restaurant located in the cultural quarter of Ferencváros, at 15 Ráday utca. The other speciality of the house is the Mangalica pork spare ribs. As for the wine selection, the Red Mail Coach offers more than 70 kinds of bottled wine, half of which are also available by the glass at very attractive prices. Guests can listen to Hungarian gipsy music every evening Budapest, Ráday u (1) GASTRONOMY MÁRGA 1061 Budapest, Székely Mihály u (70) The urban brother of the MÁRGA bistro in Csopak. An urban environment, sophisticated dishes, a cuisine based on the flavours of the Balaton Uplands, the most exciting examples of the Balaton wine region, friendly service and a young, professional team. We bring the atmosphere of the Balaton to the capital in a way that s slightly more different than you d think... GUNDEL RESTAURANT The world-famous Gundel Restaurant is an excellent combination of traditional Hungarian cuisine and international influences and also offers outstanding wines. Why has Gundel been the leading restaurant in Hungary for more than a century? Its secret lies in the carefully selected ingredients, the unique recipes and the excellent flavours Budapest, Gundel Károly út (1) reservation@gundel.hu NEW YORK CAFÉ 1073 Budapest, Erzsébet krt (1) newyorkcafe@ budapest.boscolo.com The history of the New York Café, which is more than 120 years old, has become one literature. The place, which is also known as the most beautiful café in the world, has survived several eras, several political systems and major changes in history, and it has always revived. And it has always been a perfect choice for artists, who long for convenience and a cosy atmosphere, and of course for ordinary people as well. Nowadays the situation is the same: the marvellous building, which was rebuilt by the Boscolo Group, means the same in the 21th century as in the world which used to be more receptive to beauty: the most beautiful café in the world, in Budapest! BABEL Babel, recommended by the Michelin Guide, derives inspiration from the traditions of the Austro- Hungarian Monarchy, 75% of ingredients and wines sourced from Hungary. The first vegan fine dining menu in Hungary is available at Babel. Its evaluation in the Gault & Millau system was lifted to 16 points, which is the second-highest number of points in Hungary Budapest, Piarista köz 2. info@babel-budapest.hu 90 GUIDE GUIDE 91

48 ENTERTAINMENT RAQPART Enjoy the unique feeling of a riverside atmosphere at the foot of Chain Bridge, on the bank of the Danube, a fruit smoothie or an ice cold rosé wine spritzer, and a classic fish & chips in hand. Enjoy the sunshine on the terrace or cool off on the ground floor. Life does not stop at night: soft, deep vocals and happy nu-disco beats fill the air Budapest, Jane Haining rkp. +36 (30) AKVÁRIUM KLUB Renovated in April 2014, The Akvárium Klub now offers more beautiful and diverse experiences for its guests, including music, food, drinks and miscellaneous musical or cultural events. There s something for everyone at Akvárium Klub: more concert halls, a captivating atmosphere, world class sound and lighting systems, a superb restaurant and a host of events for young and old alike, including those seeking entertainment Budapest, Erzsébet tér (30) info@akvariumklub.hu ENTERTAINMENT 360 BAR If we walk in from Andrássy út into the right side wing of the Parisian Department Store, built in 1885 in the Neo-Renaissance style, and step into the elevator, the entire city of Budapest will be soon at our feet. The highestset loft bar in the capital city awaits its guests in the summer a 360- degree panorama. It is the top of Budapest! 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út (70) GUIDE GUIDE 93

49 ENTERTAINMENT INSTANT GOZSDU COURTYARD LIEBLING 1073 Budapest, Akácfa u (1) fb.com/instant.art.bar.wood Budapest, Király utca 13., Dob utca Budapest, Akácfa u (1) fb.com/lieblingbar It is perhaps the best ruin pub in Budapest, a legend, which is as famous as the Parliament, Heroes Square and the Fishermen s Bastion altogether. It really should not be missed. After it outgrew its home in Nagymezô utca, it moved to another location in the middle of March. It has increased the number of its dance floors and counters, it astonishes its guests from all over the world its surrealistic decoration, and it offers acoustic concerts in the afternoon, as well as hardcore techno music until the morning every day. In addition to Instant, you can also choose Liebling, LARM and UnderWelt, so altogether 8 bars, 4 dance floors and a restaurant make your entertainment complete! The Gozsdu Courtyard is one of the most dynamically developing centres in downtown Budapest and a meeting point, combining entertainment, gastronomy and culture. The entertainment quarter awaits its visitors uniquely exciting events every day of the week. The Courtyard hosts several facilities a special style, providing a colourful experience for every generation. As the entertainment centre of the city centre, it attracts more than 900,000 visitors each year and. due to its cosmopolitan nature, it has become extremely popular among the inhabitants of Budapest and tourists. Liebling is a restaurant, bar or club when and whatever you desire. A peaceful bistro on Akácfa Street, which transforms into a party venue in minutes. Its interior and unique roof terrace can dazzle at any time. Serving varied, fragrant dishes and beverages, there are regular displays of the fine art. You will find it is well worth returning every season. L I V E G A M E Las Vegas Casino SOFITEL 1051 Budapest, Széchenyi tér 2. Las Vegas Casino TROPICANA 1051 Budapest, Vigadó utca 2. Las Vegas Casino CORVIN SÉTÁNY 1082 Budapest, Corvin sétány 4. Las Vegas Casino ATLANTIS 1142 Budapest, Nagy Lajos király útja 217. Las Vegas Casino ATRIUM EUROCENTER 1032 Budapest, Bécsi út 154. o p e n You must be over 18 and considered as nonvulnerable to enter. Please bring a valid photo ID or passport (no driving licence) for your first visit. 94 GUIDE

50 ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT FOGAS 1073 Budapest, Akácfa u (1) fb.com/fogashaz The Fogas Party Complex is one of the constant stars of the ruin bar culture and it awaits its visitors, offering special experiences on every day of the week. From the spring of 2017 you can spend a whole day in the renovated Fogas building complex. In addition to Fogas, ROBOT and PONT offer more spaces to choose from, more counters and dance floors and your favourite electronic music and concerts in Akácfa utca, so altogether seven bars, four dance floors, and a garden guarantee entertainment and unforgettable nights! A38 SHIP The best club in the world according to Lonely Planet 1117 Budapest, and Electronic Beats. One of Budapest s most spectacular Buda head of Petôfi Bridge concert venues, clubs and restaurants floats on the Danube. It features a world-class sound system, amazing +36 (1) views and concerts and parties almost every night. KAZINCZY UTCA 1075 Budapest, Kazinczy utca Kazinczy utca is the busiest and a quite narrow street in the Jewish Quarter. The synagogue in Kazinczy utca, which was built in Art Nouveau style, and the Hungarian Museum of Electrical Engineering can both be found here, but the ruin pub revolution of recent years has also started here in 2004 Szimpla Kert. The street, which is as narrow as a car, hosts streetfood bistros such as Bors and Karaván, but traditional Jewish gastronomy is also represented here in a classic restaurant environment, for example in Macesz Bistro. A row of little pubs, ruin pubs and clubs is lined up along Kazinczy utca: Ellátó Kert, Mika Tivadar Mulató, Méter, and of course Szimpla Kert. HOLDUDVAR Set on Margaret Island, this venue awaits its guests a high-class restaurant, and a grill kitchen during the night hours. A different DJ each night entertains those wishing to dance. In addition, there are live jazz concerts, various cultural events, and an outdoor movie theatre that opens its doors to guests from September through June Budapest, Margitsziget +36 (1) SZIMPLA 1075 Budapest, Kazinczy u (20) Szimpla, which opened in 2001, is the first ruin pub in Budapest. It is a special point in the city: its hallmarks are style, attitude and commitment. It is a concert hall, an information point, a studio, a market, a bicycle-friendly place, and a venue for fashion shows, talent shows, and a theatre can also be found there. The 1,400 square metre floorspace is more than a simple entertainment venue. OFFICIAL CASTLE BUS IN DISCOVER THE BUDA CASTLE WITH US THE SERVICE IS FREE WITH THE! Opening hours: 9AM 7PM Stops: 96 GUIDE Clark Ádám tér Dísz tér Szentháromság tér Kapisztrán tér Dózsa György tér Várkert Bazár (Lánchíd utca) GUIDE 97

51 SHOPPING BUM APPLICATION You can download this free application to your Iphone and Android mobile and you can discover on your own the shopping and themed streets of Budapest. FREE BENEDICTINUS ABBEY SHOP Traditional herbal products of Archabbey Pannonhalma, high-class wines of the Abbey winery, books of the Benedictine Publisher and products of other Hungarian monasteries can be found here. Unique culinary experience in Budapest downtown, professionally tutored product tastings for small groups Budapest, Károlyi u (1) Mon Fri: 10 am-6 pm Sat: 10 am-2 pm, weekend: only available to pre-registered groups SHOPPING Come and visit us in the middle of Budapest if you would like to get real design items made in Hungary by local artists and designers. Find funny and witty souvenirs, gifts, jewellery, vintage posters, graphic art, design clothes, hand made toys and paintings in our gallery run by wonderful people. Sundays too! RODODENDRON ART & DESIGN SHOP 1052 Budapest, Semmelweis u (70) rododendrondesign@ gmail.com Mon Fri: 10 am-7 pm Sat: 10 am-5 pm Sun: 11 am-3 pm -10% 98 GUIDE GUIDE 99

52 SHOPPING WONDERLAB 1053 Budapest, Veres Pálné u (20) wonderlabconcept wonderlab Tue Sat: 12 am-8 pm WonderLAB is a store and community of more than thirty young designers, where Hungarian goods can be bought at very competitive prices, straight from their makers. The purpose of the community is to introduce the work of designers who are at the start of their career, whether they make clothes, bags, accessories or even graphics. SZPUTNYIK SHOP VINTAGE & CONTEMPORARY FASHION GARDROB 1074 Budapest, Dohány u Budapest, Király u. 22. (Káldy u. 1.) szputnyikshop Mon-Fri: 11 am 8 pm 1061 Budapest, Király u (30) info@kiralygardrob.hu facebook: kiralygardrob Mon Fri: 11 am-7 pm Sat: 11 am-3 pm Szputnyik shop is a fashion concept that s mixing the old the new, offering vintage garments alongside limited, numbered, exclusive new designs for both men and women. The stock includes plenty of items from different eras, different styles and trends. Dress to express, style your own look! Gardrob s special garments collection contains a wide variety of new and previously loved items, for men and women. We strive to offer you diverse pieces which provide a modern, classic or vintage look. You are sure to find something in your style while, also enjoying the hunt for the bargain. Enjoy your holiday in hungary! use your bank card to pay fast, Easily and safely! We are happy to know that you have chosen Hungary as your holiday destination. We hope that you will have a great time during your stay. It is important to know that you can use your Mastercard and Maestro card across Hungary in tens of thousands of acceptance locations such as hotels and restaurants, shops, museums or other tourist attraction sites. Your bank card could be a really useful companion if you rent a bike or a car, or if you travel by taxi or public transport. Card-payment is practically free of charge in Hungary. You can use your card not only for payment, but for cash drawal as well so you don t have to bother currency exchange. If you have a suitable card you can also pay contactless. If the amount of purchase is under 5000 HUF you don t even have to enter your PIN code. So payment is quick, easy and convenient, which is especially important if you are on vacation! We wish you a lovely holiday! 100 GUIDE GUIDE 101

53 SHOPPING SHOPPING CENTRAL MARKET HALL 1093 Budapest, Vámház körút (1) Mon: 6 am-5 pm Tue-Fri: 6 am-6 pm Sat: 6 am-3 pm Europe s most beautiful indoor market was built in Restored in 1994, it has become a hugely popular place for grocery shopping. The freshest foodstuffs and a variety of souvenirs are on sale in this deservedly famous structure, whose gallery houses bars and bistros. ANTIK PLACC The goal of ANTIK PLACC is to put a mixture of the antique and the designer, the old and the new, in another light and to present the old, renovated and redesigned or repurposed objects and their creators in a beautiful atmosphere along enjoyable events. We would like to draw the attention of the new generation to the world of antiquities and to take pleasure in its magic. Antik Placc welcomes everyone who is open to the newest trends but sensitive to the old Budapest, Klauzál tér Open on Sundays 10 am-5 pm WESTEND CITY CENTER 1062 Budapest, Váci út 3. WestEnd City Center, which opened in 1999, awaits its visitors more than 400 shops on three floors, a cinema 14 screens, a games room, and a casino, as well as an open-air ice-skating rank in the winter and a blooming roof garden in the summer. In the GOzsdU BAzaar, the six courtyards and shopping arcades of Gozsdu Courtyard are full of the unique products of more than 50 handicrafts workers, applied artists, designers and antique-dealers every Sunday. The GOUBA experience is a great way to relax, for children and adults, young and old alike! The colourful parade and the sweet-spicy scent of the EXPERIENCE BAZAAR are made more unique by the pleasant jazz music of young musicians. GOUBA (GOZSDU UDVARI BAZÁR) Gozsdu Courtyard 1061 Budapest, between Király u.13. and Dob u Every Sunday 10 am-7 pm MAMMUT SHOPPING CENTER 1024 Budapest, Lövôház utca Nowadays the name Mammut signifies quality. The largest shopping centre in Buda is a community place where there is a balance between shopping and entertainment, work and relaxation, and where families, friends and business partners can have shared experiences. At the Szimpla Farmers Market, every seller is a real primary producer, who brings what they grew and produced their own hands, week by week. But the market is not just a place for buying food; it s a real social meeting point. We have live music every Sunday. Besides our favourite jazz, world music and folk bands, we let ourselves stray into other styles of music, too. SZIMPLA HÁZTÁJI PIAC (SZIMPLA FARMERS MARKET) 1075 Budapest, Kazinczy u szimpla-haztaji Every Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm 102 GUIDE GUIDE 103

54 BEYOND GÖDÖLLŐ ROYAL PALACE One of Hungary s largest Baroque mansions, Gödöllô Royal Palace is of extraordinary value from both historical and architectural perspectives. It is a space that can happily accommodate cultural, tourism and protocol functions spiced a range of family-friendly services. *(This discount is for admission to the Baroque Theatre, Horthy bunker and 3D cinema + Royal and aristocratic equestrian culture exhibition.) 2100 Gödöllô, Grassalkovich-kastély 5852.hrsz informacio@kiralyikastely.hu Apr Oct: Mon Sun: 10 am-6 pm, Nov. March: Mon Sun: 10 am-4 pm 350/1,400 HUF 50% discount for other venues * -50% TRADITIONAL HORSE SHOW AT THE LÁZÁR EQUESTRIAN PARK Guest are received Hungarian fruit spirit, pálinka and freshly baked scones on arrival. They can visit the farmyard traditional Hungarian domestic animals, the race horse stable and the Champions Hall, where the trophies of the 19-time carriage driving champion Lázár Brothers are on display. Guests then can enjoy a 45-minute horse show, followed by a horse cart ride in the nearly forest. Booking is required. Catering is also available in our traditional Hungarian inns Domony- Domony völgy, Fenyô u (28) , +36 (30) , +36 (30) lazarteam@lazarteam.hu Adults: 3,600 HUF Children (4-12 years) 1,800 HUF Children (0-3 years): free of charge BEYOND Using the renovated, air-conditioned and familyfriendly MAHART boats, you can reach the settlements along the Little Danube quickly and easily. Whatever you plan for the weekend - sightseeing in Szentendre, going to the beach in Leányfalu, participating in jousts, bobsledding in Visegrád or visiting the ecclesiastical collection in Esztergom, which is unique in Hungary you can do all of it in the most comfortable way on MAHART boats. SIGHTSEEING CRUISES ALONG THE BRANCH OF THE LITTLE DANUBE MAHART Vigadó tér Ship Station 1056 Budapest, Jane Haining rakpart +36 (1) (1) % 104 GUIDE -20% GUIDE 105

55 BEYOND BEYOND ESZTERGOM If you have more time to spend in Budapest, it is worth devoting a few hours to visiting nearby towns such as Esztergom, which can be reached by boats that depart from the Vigadó Square landing stage. The Esztergom Basilica is Europe s Third-largest church, a treasure chest of Renaissance relics. When weather permits the use of the Cupola Lookout, it is well worth climbing the 400 steps for the view. SZENTENDRE Lying at the gate of the Danube Bend, this small town a Mediterranean atmosphere owes its colourful character to the different quarters of the ethnic groups that settled here over the centuries. Devote an afternoon to the Open- Air Museum (skansen), which represents rural Hungary original houses and furnishings from the regions. GÖDÖLLŐ A mere 30 km from Budapest, Gödöllô is home to a royal mansion, which in the 19th century was the holiday residence of Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elizabeth. View the exhibits and have yourself photographed in historical costumes. Nearby, take a walk around the 350-hectare Arboretum of the Gödöllô Forestry. VISEGRÁD Visegrád s Citadel used to guard the road running through the pass. Devastated during the Turkish occupation, its restoration is still ongoing. Having immersed yourself in the past, have some fun at the summer bobsleigh run by the Nagyvillám Lookout Tower, made all the more exciting by eleven serpentine turns. After that, make sure to try the period dishes at the local medieval restaurant. KORDA FILMPARK VISITOR CENTRE 2091 Etyek, Korda út (22) info@kordafilmpark.hu Wed Fri: 9 am-6 pm, Sat Sun: 10 am-6 pm Pre-registration required. Discover the amazing world of film! Central-East Europe s very first film visitor centre, Korda Filmpark, is in Etyek just 30 km from Budapest. Film exhibition event venue Korda Bistro. VÁC The historic centre of Vác abounds in monuments and protected buildings. Don t miss Hungary s only triumphal arch, the Baroque bridge still in service, or the finds associated the mummies of Vác, now preserved in the Tragor Ignác Museum. Take a rest from sightseeing in the Dessert Salon on Main Square, one of the country s finest confectioneries. 106 GUIDE GUIDE 107

56 USEFUL RMATIONS 108 GUIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORT (BKK) With 268 bus, 32 tram, 15 trolleybus, and 4 underground lines, Budapest has one of the most comprehensive public transport systems among the capitals of Europe. It also includes cogwheel and commuter trains, a funicular, and boatand chairlift services. Daytime services are available between 4.30 am and pm, while at night you can get around night buses or Tram No. 6, which runs round the clock. Further information: +36 (1) ; TAXI While several companies run taxis in the capital, all licensed cabs are yellow, have yellow licence plates, and are marked Licensed Budapest taxi on the driver s door. You have taken a licensed Budapest taxi if you can see the driver s photo IDand the table of fares on the dashboard and the insides of the passenger doors. All fares are licensed: the minimum fareis HUF 450, the standard fare is HUF 280 per kilometre, and there is a waiting charge of HUF 70 per minute. Cash andbank cards are both accepted. Make sure to get the receipt printed by the taximeter at the end of your journey so thatyou can check whether the licensed fares have been applied, and to ensure a swift remedy for whatever complaint you may have. REACHING THE CITY AND ITS CENTRE FERENC LISZT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT By public transport: Take Bus 200E to KÖKI Terminal Kôbánya-Kispest Terminus of M3 underground, and then take the underground towards Deák Square. Fôtaxi: The official transport partner of Budapest Airport. Buy your ticket in advance, at their kiosk in the airport. Airport shuttle van service: Buy your ticket in advance, at their kiosk in the airport. Car rental: Budget Sixt Rent-a-Car Avis Buchbinder Europcar Hertz USEFUL RMATIONS RAILWAY TERMINALS Nyugati Station: +36 (1) (M3 Pest Belváros) Keleti Station: +36 (1) (M2 Pest) Déli Station: +36 (1) (M2 Buda) COACH TERMINALS Népliget: +36 (1) (M3 Pest) Stadions: +36 (1) (M2 Pest) Árpád Bridge: +36 (1) (M3 Pest) Információ: +36 (1) (VOLÁN); INTERNATIONAL BOAT LANDING +36 (1) , MOTORWAYS You have to buy a toll sticker to use the motorways in the country (M1, M3, M5, M6, M7), or certain roads in a county. Both types of stickers can be bought at larger filling stations. The local traffic rules are called KRESZ, and are based on the Vienna and Geneva Conventions, like those of the other European countries. Further information: +36 (36) ; motorway emergency line: 188; automobile club emergency line: +36 (1) TOURIST RMATION (1) Deák tér: 5th District, 2 Sütô utca Opening hours: 8 am 8 pm every day Buda Castle: 1st District, 15 Tárnok utca Opening hours: 9 am 6 pm every day City Park Ice Rink: 14th District, 5 Olof Palme sétány Opening hours: 9 am 7 pm every day Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Terminal 2A / Opening hours: 8 am 10 pm every day Terminal 2B / Opening hours: 10 am 10 pm every day IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Police: 107 Ambulance service: 104 Fire brigade: 105 General emergency line: 112 Inquiries: 199 GUIDE 109

57 USEFUL RMATIONS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Pharmacy: 6th District, 41 Teréz körút (Tram 4/6, Oktogon stop in Pest) +36 (1) th District (Buda) 1/B Alkotás u. (M2 Déli pályaudvar stop) +36 (1) Physician: Fônix Med 9th District (Pest), 29/A Haller utca (M3 Nagyvárad tér stop) +36 (1) or Fônix Med 11th District (Buda), Tétényi út (Bus 7A, Szent Imre Kórház stop) +36 (1) Dentist: 8th District (Pest), 40 Szentkirályi utca (Bus 9 Szentkirályi utca stop) +36 (1) LOOKING AFTER YOUR VALUABLES Never leave your luggage and valuables unattended. If you cannot immediately move into your room upon arrival, use a left-luggage office or a similar service at your hotel. At lidos or spas, use the changing cubicles and safe deposits. Be particularly mindful of your valuables in the street, in busy locations, shopping precincts, and public transport stops and vehicles. Avoid calling others attention to the valuables on your person, such as your telephone, camera, cash and jewellery. Should persons in uniform in a public space demand you identify yourself and present your papers, make sure you are indeed talking to a public officer, and ask them to show you their photo ID and badge. Your personal data should be verified over the radio, so you need not, and should not, lose sight of your documents. In case of a theft or robbery, contact the nearest crime prevention centre of the police in the Castle or at Heroes Square. If you become a victim, call the toll-free emergency numbers 112 or 107, or visit the website of the Budapest Police Headquarters: Further help is available at GUIDE REGULATIONS ON SMOKING AND ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION Tobacco products can only be purchased at licensed tobacconists, the Nemzeti Dohánybolts. Smoking is forbidden in indoor public spaces such as bars, restaurants and pubs, and out of doors in the following cases: in public transport stops, and in five metres from the entrance of businesses and workplaces. Elsewhere, smoking is allowed at designated places only. Alcohol consumption is forbidden in public spaces. Persons under 18 years of age cannot be served alcohol, nor can they enter the tobacconists. Certain places of entertainment may also bar them from entering. RESTAURANTS, BARS Before you order, make sure you are familiar the prices and service charges, which you can usually find on the menu and wine list. Tips are not obligatory, but if you choose to give, the customary rate is 10 per cent of the bill. Be wary of overfamiliar strangers or attractive women in the street who accost you and suggest a good place, where you are expected to pay for their drinks at extortionate prices. IN FIGURES 525 sq km 1.8 million inhabitants 23 administrative districts Buda is hilly, Pest is flat, and the two are separated by the River Danube. 9 bridges, 3 islands GENERAL RMATION Official language: Hungarian; English and German are the most frequently used second languages. Hungary has been a member of the European Union since 2004, and forms a boundary of the Schengen Area. Official currency: forint (Ft or HUF). Currency exchange tip: Do not agree to change you currency to forint strangers in the street. Use licensed bureaux de change instead, and make sure you get a receipt. For current mean exchange rates, visit the homepage of the central bank: Telephone prefixes: +36 (Hungary) 1 (Budapest) Budapest landline and mobile phone numbers have seven digits (plus area code, e.g. Budapest: , mobile: /30/ ), other landline numbers have six digits (plus area code, e.g ). Climate: four seasons, July and August the hottest months (+25/+40 C) and December and January the coldest ( 4/ 15 C). Time zone: UTC + 1 hour; summer time (March October): UTC + 2 hours Bank holidays: all Sundays, and public holidays (1 January, 15 March, Easter Monday, 1 May, Whit Monday, 20 August, 23 October, 1 November, December). FREE CITY MAP WITH ALL PARTNERS LOCATION USEFUL RMATIONS Customary opening hours: offices: 8 am 4 pm, Mon Fri; banks: 8 am 5 pm Mon Thu, 8 am 2 pm Fri; central post office: 6th District (Pest), 51 Teréz körút (Tram No 4/6), 7 am 8 pm Mon Fri, 7 am 6 pm Sat; shops: 10 am 6 pm Mon Fri, 10 am 2 pm Sat Sun Shopping tip: Boutiques and shopping precincts keep open until the evening hours on Saturdays, but close in the early afternoon or do not even open on Sundays. Shopping on Sundays is most convenient at the shopping centres, which tend to be open 10 am 9 pm Mon Sat, and 10 am 6 pm Sun. Parking tip: Budapest is divided into parking zones, and fees vary from one zone to the next. Find the parking meter closest to your car, and insert the necessary amount using coins that are marked as accepted. Display the slip behind the windshield. You may also purchase parking time by sending an SMS to the number displayed on the meter, but only Hungarian phone numbers can be used for the transaction. The paid parking hours can also vary over zones, though generally the 8 am 8 pm period is paying, while weekends are free ( the exception of special zones, like Buda Castle). For short-term stops, coaches are recommended to use the car park behind Mûcsarnok, or one of the P+R car parks near the major sights. CITY MAP THE OFFICIAL TOURIST MAP LOOK FOR IT AT POINTS AND AT PARTNERS GUIDE 111

58 USEFUL RMATIONS POINT OFFICES DEÁK FERENC TÉR 1052 Budapest, Sütô utca 2. Opening Hours: 8 am-8 pm VÁROSLIGET City Rink 1146 Budapest, Olof Palme sétány 5. Opening Hours: 9 am-7 pm BUDAVÁR Pavilion of Szentháromság tér 1014 Budapest, Tárnok utca 15. Opening Hours: 9 am-6 pm LISZT FERENC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2A Terminál Opening Hours: 8 am-10 pm ISZT FERENC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2B Terminál Opening Hours: 10 am-10 pm POINT PARTNERS CENTRAL MARKET 1093 Budapest, Vámház körút 1 3. Opening Hours: Mon: 6 am 5 pm, Thu-Fri: 6 am 6 pm, Sat: 6 am 3 pm KELETI PÁLYAUDVAR Információ Opening Hours: 7 am-7 pm BKK Customer Office: ESSENTIAL DICTIONARY ENGLISH HUNGARIAN PRONUNCIATION Hi Szia see-yah Thank you Köszönöm keu-seu-neum You are welcome Szívesen see-ve-shen Sorry Bocsánat bo-cha-nat Yes Igen ee-gen No Nem nehm Cheers Egészségedre ag-eh-sheg-ad-reh Goodbye! Viszontlátásra! vee-saunt-lah-tahs-ra Please Kérem care-em Water Víz veehz Wine Bor bore Beer Sör shir Spritzer Fröccs freuch Pálinka Pálinka pah-lin-ca What is your name? Hogy hívnak? hodge heave-nak I love you Szeretlek seh-ret-lek One Egy edj Two Kettő ke-toh Three Három ha-rom 17 th FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS BALATONFÜRED July 14 July 30, 2017 Information and ticket purchase: GUIDE GUIDE 113 Off icial FINA Partners: Off icial National Sponsor: Off icial FINA Suppliers:

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