THE BEST Sights and Attractions in Budapest
From iconic landmarks to hidden gems — explore the best sights and attractions in Budapest with curated picks, local tips, and free itinerary planning tools.
🏛️ Sights and Attractions in Budapest
- Parliament — The Hungarian Parliament Building is the third-largest parliament building in the world, a Gothic Revival masterpiece on the Danube bank completed in 1904. Tours include the dome hall with the Holy Crown of Hungary and the parliament chamber.
- Buda Castle — Buda Castle Palace is the former royal palace on Castle Hill, now home to the Hungarian National Gallery and Budapest History Museum.
- Fishermans Bastion — Fisherman's Bastion is a neo-Gothic and Romanesque viewing terrace on Castle Hill, offering panoramic views of the Danube and Pest.
- St Stephens Basilica — St Stephen's Basilica is Budapest's largest church, named after Hungary's first king and known for its dome and panoramic terrace.
- Szechenyi Chain Bridge — The Széchenyi Chain Bridge, opened in 1849, was the first permanent bridge linking Buda and Pest across the Danube.
- Heroes Square — Heroes' Square features the Millennium Monument and statues of Hungary's most important national leaders.