Budapest’s past is infused with memories of Austro-Hungarian rule, of conversations that filled the city’s ornate bathhouses and the grand sound of orchestras. The origins of the city began in the amalgamation of the small towns of Buda, Obuda and Pest, forming the city which now sits on both sides of the Danube.
You will undoubtedly come across the prominent and lively Central Market, the eclectic mix of architecture, heart-warming music and the culinary obsession with paprika. Often called “Paris of the East” for its cultural legacy, architectural poise and fascinating character, Budapest is the place to find anything from antique bookstores to romantic river cruises to Babushka dolls.