Budapest Xperience

Matthias Church

Despite the strong emphasis on the middle line, the impressive tripartite west facade is dominated by the five-storied Matthias bell tower. This gives the impression [...]

The Opera House

The Opera House was opened in 1884 among great splendour in the presence of King Franz Joseph. The building was planned and constructed by Miklós Ybl, who won the tender among other famous contemporary architects.

St Stephen’s Basilica

Saint Stephen’s Basilica is the largest Roman Catholic church in Budapest, it has the second highest ecclesiastical status in Hungary. The building was planned and built in 1851 by József Hild in classical style and continued by Miklós Ybl, who added a neo-renaissance taste to the original concepts.

The Parliament

Built between 1885 and 1904 the Parliament building soon became the symbol of the Hungarian capital. Not just becuse its sheer size – nearly 18000 square metres – but because of its detailed decoration, inside splendour and eclectic diversity. It is the most expensive building ever built in Hungary. It has 691 rooms, 10 courtyards, 27 [...]

Budapest Zoo: Wild in the City

The Budapest Zoo is one of the oldest such establishments in the world, having opened it’s gates in 1866. Even with the passing of 144 years the Zoo is still hugely popular, as it counts as the most visited cultural establishment in Hungary. The city-owned Budapest Zoo is found in one of the city’s most popular [...]

Sights and historic places

The neo-Gothic Parliament, containing amongst other things the Hungarian Crown Jewels. Saint Stephen’s Basilica, where the Holy Right Hand of the founder of Hungary, King Saint Stephen is on display. The Hungarian cuisine and café culture: for example, Gerbeaud Café, and the Százéves, Biarritz, Fortuna, Alabárdos, Arany Szarvas, Kárpátia and the world famous Mátyás Pince [...]