Budapest: The Best of Hungary
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Budapest is a heavyweight city filled with subtle charms.
For many, Budapest is Eastern Europe's most fascinating and rewarding destination.
You can enjoy that Hungarian joy of life at the Seich Cheney baths.
A romantic way to cap your day. And our visit is an evening cruise on the Blue Danube.
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Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2004 | We soak in elegance at the thermal Széchenyi Baths, stomp and slap with traditional dancers at a folk concert, visit the Communist All-Stars in Statue Park, remember Hungary's secret police at the House of Terror, sample some paprika in the Great Indoor Market Hall, and cruise under floodlit monuments on the Danube. #ricksteveseurope #budapest #hungary Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. 00:00 Introduction 03:16 Parliament 04:23 Széchenyi Baths 05:32 Buda, Castle Hill 08:47 Chain Bridge 09:33 Pest 10:00 Hungarian State Opera House 11:21 Travel tips 13:17 Great Indoor Market Hall 15:05 City planning history 16:29 Heroes' Square, City Park 17:38 Great Synagogue 19:09 Shopping district 20:28 House of Terror 22:38 Memento Park 24:35 Conclusion