Cityscapes

The Little Princess on the Danube Promenade

The Little Princess (Kiskirálylány) statue located on the Danube Promenade is one of the iconic images of Budapest. This small statue of a young girl, playfully sitting on the Promenade railings, wearing a princess outfit and crown is the creation of Hungarian sculptor, László Marton, who gave this statue to the city in 1972.

Nazi Occupation Monument Budapest

A controversal monument that was created in 2014 despite of months of protests. People felt that the statue was a forgery of history. It portrays Hungary as a passive victim of the Nazis, even though Hungary willingly deported close to a half a million Jewish people in World War II. The memorial had to be erected under the cover of darkness one early summer morning.

St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest

St. Stephen's Basilica is located in the heart of Budapest. This catholic church was built between 1851 and 1890, and it was designed by Jozseh Hild. In 1971 the Holy Right Hand of St. Stephen (the first king of Hungary) was placed in the basilica, and it is still guarded there in the reliquary.

The Big Eye View of Budapest OLD

During the summer you can marvel the old city of Budapest from above if you sit on the huge mobile Ferris wheel, or better known as the Budapest Eye. In this picture you can see Erzsebet (Elisabeth) square and the Basilica.

Changing of the Guards in Budapest

Changing of the guards in front of the President of the Republic's office in Budapest. The office is located in the First District, or Buda Castle District. It is right next to the funicular.

Parisian Arcade, Budapest

Built in the early 20th century in an eclectic style, once a beautiful shopping arcade, now one of the hidden treasures of Budapest that not too many people know about. This view is towards Kígyó Udvar.

The Budapest Whale

One of the newest buildings in Budapest lies on the Danube bank between Petofi Bridge and Liberty Bridge on the Pest side. This shopping, cultural and entertainment center opened in 2013. The building encompasses the modern glass structure, and the two reconstructed public warehouses that were originally used in the 19th century for wheat storage.

Next Stop is the Hungarian Parliament

Steps to Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest

The staircase that leads to the Fishermen's Bastion.

Morning View of Budapest

Hungarian National Gallery Budapest

This is the Hungarian National Gallery, the side that faces the Danube River. The museum is home to Medieval, Renaissance, Gothic, and Baroque Hungarian art.

Jurisics Square, Koszeg Hungary

Name Plate in Eger, Hungary

A name plate or trade sign in the town of Eger, Hungary.

Hungarian Windows 5

Another beautiful window, decorated with thr typical red geraniums. I found this masterpiece in the Castle District of Budapest.

Hungarian Windows 1

A Window on Vajdahunyad Castle

Coming and Going

Escalators at a Budapest Subway Station

Matthias Church from the Chain Bridge

Matthias Church in Budapest

Budapest Balcony 1

The Entrance to Vajdahunyad Castle in Budapest

Vajdahunyad Castle is located by the City Park Pond in Budapest. The building complex was created in 1896 for the Millenial Expo. It showcases the architectural styles through many centuries in Hungary. The featured styles are: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque. This Gothic gate is the main entrance to the building complex.

Budapest Balconies 2

Here is another beautiful balcony from Budapest, Hungary. This one is from a renovated building at Kodaly korond.

The Hungarian Parliament in Budapest 2

Beautiful ornamental details on the Hungarian Parliament bulding's Danube River side. The building was designed by Imre Steindl in Gothic Revival style, and it was built between 1885 and 1904. Thinking about visiting this gorgeous landmark? Check out the touring schedule here: http://www.budapest-parliament.com/visits.php .

The Hungarian Parliament in Budapest 1

This image shows the 691 room Hungarian Parliament in Budapest, on the Danube River shore. The building was designed by Imre Steindl in Gothic Revival style, and it was built between 1885 and 1904. Thinking about visiting this gorgeous landmark? Check out the touring schedule here: http://www.budapest-parliament.com/visits.php .

Hungarian Windows 3

This image shows one of the thousands of beautiful windows you can spot in Budapest, Hungary. This one I found on a pretty building on the Buda side facing the Danube River.

Hungarian Windows 2

This image shows one of the thousands of beautiful windows you can spot in Budapest. This one I found on a pretty building on the Buda side facing the Danube River.

The Golden Bike

A golden colored bike is parked by a yellow building on the street in Budapest. Its seat cover is missing, it's most probably there for decoration or as an advertisement for a bike repair shop.

Commuter Rail in front of the Hungarian National Theater

Budapest has a very convenient, wonderful public transportation system, including buses, trams, subways, trolley buses, and the pictured commuter rail, which connects Budapest with nearby towns. This stop is by the famous National Theater, which opened in 2002. The original theater was built in 1837 at a different location.

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Hungarian Windows 4

This image shows a pair of windows out of the thousands you can marvel in Budapest, Hungary. These I found on a pretty building on the Buda side, facing the Danube River.