Thursday, July 25, 2013

Hidden Treasures Tour - A Ruin Pub

One of the highlights our Budapest trip was going on the most fascinating private tour of Budapest. Once such place during our walking tour was a ruin pub! What is a 'ruin pub' you may ask? Well literally 'ruin pubs' (romkocsma) are pubs that consume formerly abandoned buildings in the city.

Szimpla Kert is one of the oldest "ruin pubs" in Budapest, and a popular hangout for students and art types. In 2012, this pub was voted No. 3 in Lonely Planet's '100 great bars of the world' contest....and we definitely agree especially when it was 'market day' on the day we went.....hopefully one day we can take you there for a drink!

















 








Sunday, July 21, 2013

Budapest - Sights on the Buda side

Budapest is made of two main sections....Buda and Pest. Each section is separated by the Danube river and each area has its distinct sights.....here are some interesting sights of Buda.

St. Stephen's Basilica
St. Stephen's Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest. It is the the most important church building in Hungary, one of the most significant tourist attractions and the third highest building in Hungary.




 



Korzo - Danube Embankment
A interesting statue by the Danube river...

Heroes' Square
The major square of Budapest is surrounded by two important buildings, Museum of Fine Arts on the left and Palace of Art. In the center of the square sits the Millennium Memorial (also known as Millennium Monument) which consist of the leaders of the seven tribes that founded Hungary in the 9th century and other outstanding figures of Hungarian history.









Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Budapest - Great Market Hall

Recently we had a chance to visit Budapest and one of the many highlights was its central market (or otherwise known as Great market hall). The market is the biggest indoor market in Hungary and although very touristic in nature......it was an enjoyable experience.



Paprika Heaven (a symbol of Hungary's cuisine)





Other items of interest..............


 
Lacework


Hungarian Gifts


Crafts

And lastly....great food....both fresh fruit & vegetables and cooked meals