About The Museum of Ethnography : The Museum of Ethnography is a great way to get an eclectic mix of cultures throughout the World all in one building. They have a diverse collection of more than , ethnographic artifacts , as well as historical photographs, manuscripts, folk music recordings, and videos of everything you can think of.
Its European collection covers every ethnic group on the continent, its Oceania and Africa Collections are assembled by famous Hungarian world travelers and ethnologists, and its collections of authentic artifacts from America, Asia, and Indonesia, are also pretty awesome. The palace-like building housing the Museum of Ethnography was actually first built for the Department of Justice in the s as a Supreme Court, and supreme it is.
The museum was moved here in and it just seems like a perfect fit. Adults seem to appreciate the collects more than kids do. Hours : Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm; Closed Mondays. Closure Notice : The museum is closed for renovations and will re-open sometime in The biggest step he took was when he withdrew from the Warsaw Pact and asked the United Nations to recognize Hungary and a neutral 3rd party. He also took steps to open the Hungarian Government up to a multi-party system although he remained himself a Marxist.
Because of these strong loyalties, Nagy was arrested for treason in , tried secretly, executed by hanging, and was buried in an unmarked grave.
Many viewed this as a message from the USSR to other Communist leaders of what would happen if they started growing away from them. About Freedom Square : Named after the freedom fighters who were executed here in the s, Freedom Square is actually the former site of a military barracks. A standing Soviet Monument is really quite rare in Budapest as most Communist statues were moved to Memento Park outside of town when Hungary became a true Democracy in While most modern-day Hungarians seem to want the Soviet Monument removed, try to view the monument as more of a celebration for the Nazis being kicked out than as an honor for Soviets coming in.
The square also holds other monuments to freedom including a statue of Ronald Regan who was the US President the year Communism ended in Hungary. About The Fat Policeman Statue : The iconic bronze statue of the Fat Policeman is one of many good luck statues you will see on this free Budapest walking tour.
The exaggerated features of the Fat Policeman, especially the huge belly, are meant to show how hearty the Hungarian foods like goulash are. It has become a tradition to rub the gut of the Fat Policeman for good luck which keeps like belly a shiny gold color. This powerful church is named after Stephen, the first King of Hungary — , whose mummified fist is still housed in the reliquary.
His first is known locally as the Holy Right and can be seen in the back of the church mummified and holding jewels. The display is dark and they make you pay HUF to light it up which is pretty weird, but worth it. If you are looking to see it for free you have to be in town on August 20th known as St Stephen Day when they have the hand attend services and also lead the parade in his honor. The first dome collapsed 17 years after the groundbreaking and then the second architect Miklos Ybl, who also built the Opera House , died.
It seemed like the church was doomed, but finally they got it all together 50 years after the groundbreaking. After the stabilized Church was finally standing strong, the best painters and sculptures in Hungary came in to finish off the masterpiece.
The interior today is a great mix of light and dark, stone and wood, marble and gilding to combine into a very impressive church. We highly suggest swinging by the treasury, twin bell towers, and Szent Jobb Chapel. Among the two bell towers, the left tower has one of the better panoramic views of Budapest and the right tower houses a giant 9-ton church bell.
Which one you choose depends on what you want to see. About Elizabeth Park : Elizabeth Park is a great park to visit any day of the week and is extra busy on the weekends. The area is busy not just because it is a large beautiful and hip park, but also because it is a cross roads for three different Metro Lines which leads to a very eclectic crowd. The West side of the Square is more of a laid-back standard park area with trees and fountains while the East side is definitely the bustling, young, hip area.
Adding to the hipness of the East side are a large look-like pond and multi-level terraces filled with outdoor furniture. This area is surrounded by numerous cafes where you can grab a bit to eat or a drink. Many locals bring their own wine in the evening and drink around the pond.
Just off of the Southeast corner of the Park is the giant yellow Anker Mansion House which was built as the first apartment building in Budapest in The two-towered building, with its pyramid roof, gets its name from the Anker Life and Pension Insurance Company which first built it. The Palace was built in as the grand headquarters for the foreign Gresham Life Insurance Company and they spared no expense.
The headquarters were built so fancy that tons of wealthy British aristocrats all spent time living on the upper floors. During WWII the Soviets used Gresham Palace to house troops and after the war, the damaged building served as a rundown apartment complex. Today the Palace serves as a great backdrop to Roosevelt square and offers great views of Castle Hill which is directly across the Danube River.
Sitting in front of Gresham Palace is a long park called Roosevelt Square. With large lion statues guarding all four corners of the Bridge, its easy to feel its power. The Chain Bridge is absolutely gorgeous when it is lit up at night. If you have a few days in Budapest, however, continue on this tour taking your time and visit Castle Hill later. The setting on the water is especially beautiful at night.
Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner or just a beautiful place to get a drink we highly suggest the Spoon. The foot-long three level riverboat has two restaurants, five bars, a panoramic open terrace, convertible winter garden, and an underwater Oriental bar. After your visit, we suggest taking the crosswalk between the two boat restaurants to reach the steps that will up the opposite side of the tram tracks.
Crossing here is the easiest way to continue with the rest of the sites on the free Budapest walking otherwise you will have to go down the riverfront a long distance for the next set of steps. Check out these Budapest Cruise Tours and see Budapest on a wider scale by noticing its majestic skyline over the Danube River. If you would like to see the city closer and wander on each attraction without thinking about time restrictions of a tour, then the Budapest Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour is the one for this trip.
One of the most amazing things in Budapest is, you can take advantage of the free sights, landmarks, and even free tours. If you are looking for value for money while on your travel to this city, the Budapest City Pass is the answer for your needs. It can offer unlimited rides to public transport, free museums entry, discounts for many activities, and a lot more. For those who want to have unconventional tours in Budapest, try one of the Food Tours and Wine Tours in Budapest and put an end to your Hungarian food craving!
Budapest Ruin Pub Tour for all age groups Read More. All Activities. Airport Transfers. Sightseeing Passes. Sightseeing Tours. If youre the kind of traveler who would prefer to use your device in navigating the city, the Budapest interactive map is a great map to download.
But if you prefer an old school way of carrying an actual physical map as you tour the city, then check out our printable map of Budapest. Taking the Budapest metro is an economical way of exploring the city. Its very convenient and easy to use, especially if you grab yourself a copy of our Budapest metro map with attractions. The map details the various stations that the train would stop, including the Budapests famous attractions such as the Buda Castle, Hungarian Parliament Building, Fishermans Bastion, Matthias Church, and more!
If you find it a challenge to navigate Budapest on your own, why dont you take the hop on hop off bus? You can refer to our Budapest hop on hop off bus map for information on where this bus would stop.
If you prefer to discover the city through walking, then you can benefit from our Budapest tourist map walking. The map will help you find your way into the citys maze of streets.
Regardless of how you plan to see Budapest, the tourist information Budapest will definitely be a great help. At Tripindicator, our aim is to help tourists in easily exploring Budapest and this is why we have provided free copies of the map of Budapest. We have different types of maps available for you to use. You can print a copy of the Budapest tourist map pdf or save it on your phone.
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