{"id":8253,"date":"2023-09-13T10:42:35","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T08:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simoexperience.com\/the-pearl-of-danube-budapest\/"},"modified":"2024-09-06T14:31:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T12:31:43","slug":"the-pearl-of-danube-budapest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simoexperience.com\/fr\/the-pearl-of-danube-budapest\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pearl of Danube: Budapest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nestled along the banks of the majestic Danube River, Budapest<\/a> is a city that effortlessly marries history, culture, and stunning architecture. With its rich heritage, thermal baths, and vibrant street life, Budapest has earned its place as one of Europe’s most captivating destinations, hence called The Pearl of Danube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself with just one day to spare, fear not, for Budapest can be enjoyed in a whirlwind adventure. Join us on a journey through this Hungarian gem as we embark on a one-day trip to Budapest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Budapest is quite close to Slovenia and has good train and Flixbus connections, our students who are doing Erasmus internships in Slovenia<\/a>, love to take a weekend off to explore this stunning architectural city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roam around and explore the Architecture:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Parliament of Budapest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Budapest Parliament is one of the icons of the Hungarian capital. It was built between 1884 and 1902. It is 268 meters long and 118 meters wide, making it the third-largest in the world. Its construction demonstrated the great economic power of the country at that time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buda Castle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another of Budapest’s iconic landmarks, it was once the residence of the kings of Hungary. This huge building houses a library, the History Museum of Budapest and the Hungarian National Gallery. It is accessible on foot or by funicular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chain Bridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Chain Bridge is the oldest bridge in Budapest and the best-known bridge on the Danube. Until the bridge was built, the Danube could only be crossed by boat or on foot when the river was frozen. That is why they decided to build the first bridge to cross from one side of the city to the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fishermen’s Bastion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most iconic viewpoints in the city. From the bastion, you can see Pest in all its splendor. The building has 7 towers in honour of the 7 founding tribes of Hungary. The construction was completed in 1902, after almost two decades of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basilica of St. Stephen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is the largest religious building in Hungary. It is said that it can hold up to 8,500 people. The basilica honours the first king of Hungary, Stephen I. Inside we can find one of the greatest relics, his right hand. The football legend Ferenc Puskas is also buried here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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