options for holiday in middle of hungary

OPTIONS FOR HOLIDAY IN MIDDLE OF HUNGARY
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BUDAPEST
HISTORY – CULTURE – ART – SPA – ENTERTAINMENT
Budapest is famous not only for the monuments reflecting its own 1,000-year-old culture, but also
for the relics of others who settled here. Remains from both Roman occupation and much later ruled
by the Turks can still be seen in the city. After the Ottoman Empire the union with Austria has a
particular influence on the city's form and style. The capital has two sides, Buda and Pest, stretching
along the banks of the Danube, representing two different characters of the city. Suburban Buda
and its historic castle district offer medieval streets and houses, museums, caves and Roman ruins.
The dynamic Pest side boasts the largest parliament building in Europe, riverside promenades, flea
markets, bookstores, antique stores and café houses.
Budapest has a lot to offer. Museums and galleries, churches and synagogues, palaces and
historic buildings, baths and pools are presented together with the influence of Secession in the
city. There is an unmistakable feeling that something out of the ordinary is just around the corner,
but what it will be is up to you to find out...
Budapest – Bratislava – Vienna
The Slovak and Austrian capitals
have been approachable by a
hydrofoil on every second day only.
There are passengers from all over
the world, so that more persons are
now discovering the incomparable
pleasure of a hydrofoil trip.
DANUBE BEND
LEÁNYFALU – SZENTENDRE – PILIS MOUNTAINS
Szentendre with its colourful houses, narrow alleys and two-dozen museums, is the most frequently
visited tourist centre along the Danube. This is a Mediterranean-like town with old churchs. For the
tourist who is looking for nostalgia, there are shops, restaurants, trade signs, the ancient buildings of
the Main Square, and the house ornaments. The Kovács Margit Museum is a tiny jewel-box. Its
charming ceramic figures are visions of goodness, beauty and humanity. The Gallery of
Szentendre in the former 18th century Serb merchant house and the Gallery of the Artists'
Colony exhibit the works of the town's contemporary artists. The Szamos Marzipan Museum offers
fantasies made of marzipan, while the Dobos Confectionery Museum introduces visitors to the
true Dobos Cake. The open-air Ethnographic Museum (or Skanzen) has the largest ethnographic
collection in Hungary with 340 buildings in 10 sections. Folk monuments worth preserving are
transported here from all over the country. Demonstrations of folk handicrafts are held on weekends.
There are possibilities of borrowing canoes and taking a trip on Danube.
Leányfalu 27 kms far from Budapest. It is a riverside village in Budapest metropolitan area. It is just
north of Szentendre in a wonderful green area in the way to the world-famous and picturesque
Danube Bend. Declared a holiday resort in 1936. Some of the best Hungarian writers, artists and
musicians have retreated to Leányfalu. There is a Thermal Bath. The spa’s value is the thermal
spring coming from the depths. In the area you can find 6 pools for different purposes. This medical
water consists of calcium, magnesium, hydrogene-carbonate and sulphate. It cures locomotor and
neurologic diseases and also relaxes and eases or even stops neuralgic and muscular pain.
The Pilis Mountains is a mountainous region with a beautiful landscape. Its highest peak is 756
ms. It is a popular vacation destination in Hungary. The limestone walls are a classic climbing crag
in the Pilis. The Pilis Mountains are rich in caves. Tourist trails of the Dera Gorge (Dera Szurdok)
lead both inside and along the upper perimeter of the gorge. The route along the bed of the canyon
involves several wooden bridges across the stream.
DANUBE BEND
VISEGRÁD – ESZTERGOM – VISEGRÁD MOUNTAINS
Visegrád is rich with natural and historic attractions. The town is located 42 kms north of Budapest.
There are sites at three heights: the Main Street, the Solomon Tower and the Castle on the top of
the hill. The latter offers a wonderful view of the Danube Bend. In a marvellous environment, this
huge two-story building was one of the most luxurious royal residences of 15 th century. Battle
scenes are re-enacted in its yard during summer. In this year the International Palace Games are
Between 5-8th July, 2012. The Nagy-villám Entertainment Centre offers various programs for
those who are looking for an active relaxation: canopy-, bob-, mini golf slope is awaiting its
customers. The Visitor Centre and tourist spot in Mogyoróhegy is very popular among those who
prefer the fresh air and pleasant surroundings.
Esztergom is 50 kms north of Budapest. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Primate of Hungary.
The Cathedral is the largest church in the country. Rebuilt in the 19th century in classical style, it
has the largest altar-piece in the world painted on a single piece of canvas. From the top of the large
dome, visitors can see a breath-taking view. The Christian Museum is located in the Primate's
Palace. Treasures of medieval Hungarian art and early Renaissance Italian paintings are preserved
here.
Visegrád Mountains are part of Duna-Ipoly National Park. The area is home to several protected
species. Visiting is free, the usual rules apply - respect nature! The Visegrád Mountains offer a
couple of well-developed volcanic gorges. The most popular ones are the Rám Gorge (Rámszakadék) and Moonlight Ravine (Holdvilág-árok). The highest point of the Visegrád Mountains is
Dobogókő (700 m).
ACCOMMODATION AND OTHER INFORMATION
BUDAPEST
Accommodation
http://www.budapestyouthhostel.hu/
http://www.budapesthotels.com/
Youth hostel near Taoist Tai Chi club:
http://www.hostelbudapestcenter.com/
Information
http://hungary.com/budapest/
http://budapest.com/
http://www.discoverbudapest.com/
http://www.mahartpassnave.hu
SZENTENDRE – LEÁNYFALU – PILIS MOUNTAINS
Accommodation
http://www.hellotourist.net/accommodation/szentendre
http://www.szentendreiszallasok.hu/en/
Information
http://www.budapesthungary.hu/szentendre-tourist-information.html
http://www.waterfront.hu/en_intro.html
http://www.leanyfurdo.hu/
http://www.summitpost.org/pilis-and-visegr-d-mountains/591982
VISEGRÁD – ESZTERGOM – VISEGRÁD MOUNTAINS
Accommodation
http://www.szallasinfo.hu
http://www.hellotourist.net/accommodation/visegrad
http://www.hellotourist.net/accommodation/esztergom
Information
http://www.visegrad.hu
http://tourinform.hu/english/sights?title=&zip=Visegr%C3%A1d&district=0&submitbutton=Search&detailed=0
http://www.hungaryinside.hu/Esztergom
http://www.summitpost.org/pilis-and-visegr-d-mountains/591982