The capital of Hungary is the wonderful city of Budapest, being in the northwestern part of the country, at the same time is almost in the center of Europe and with the borders of neighboring countries - Austria, Croatia and Slovakia. Therefore, from the Hungarian capital, it is possible to travel not only by the sights of their country, but also wave for one or two days in neighboring countries.
Inside the country from Budapest, many recommend going to the town of Spenndra, in which artists and other talented masters of their business live. This is a very atmospheric place, which is greatly decorated with elegant towers of churches built in Baroque style, cobbled streets and colorful residential buildings. It is necessary to visit the old center of Spenndra to look there on working galleries, artistic, craft and souvenir shops. It is also worth visiting the Museum of Ceramics and Museum of Marzipan, the ethnographic "scanzen" and look at a wish to the National Museum of Wine.
As a rule, tourists are combined in one day a trip to two Hungarian cities - Estergom and Vyšehrad. Each of them is distinguished by its unique historical flavor. The Estergom is not far from the border with Slovakia and is the birthplace of the first king of Hungary. The main attraction of this city is the Grand Basilica of St. Adalbert. Well, Vysehrad - essentially the former capital of Hungary is known and popular with its ancient fortress, and also the fact that it regularly holds knightly tournaments.
You can also visit the Catholic shrine of Hungary - the Abbey of Pannonhalma, which is under the protection of the UNESCO World Organization. In general, this is the second largest Catholic monastery in Europe. Since this abode is valid, then tourists are allowed to visit only part of the territory and necessarily accompanied by a guide. Visitors usually inspect the monastery basil, a luxurious refectory, library, walk through the botanical garden and look at the winery.
The ancient Eger resort is located in a hundred forty kilometers from the capital of Hungary in the northeast direction near the foot of the two mountain ranges - Bukk and Matra. The main architectural monuments of this resort are the Egri Var fortress, built in the thirteenth century, and the Estergoma Basilica of the nineteenth century in the neoclassical style. The resort attracts tourists with its swimsuits, wine cellars in rock caves, baroque architecture and its incredibly famous wine Egri Bikaver. Literally, ten kilometers from the resort is the real twin of Turkish Pamukkale - the same white-white salt hill near the thermal source.
Another magnificent vintage resort - Balatonfüred is the most real pride of Hungary. Tourists come here not only to swim in the legendary Lake Balaton, but also to try healing water in the old bureel, admire the unusual temples, stroll through the lime alley of Rabindanat Tagore and visit the famous Balaton Aquarium.
You can go for one day on the Tikhan Peninsula, which is also close to Budapest. This is an incredibly romantic slice of sushi, which, as it were, the Num shares Lake Balaton. Here you must certainly visit the Tikhan Abbey, in the crypts of which Hungarian kings found their last refinement. Another Tikhan Peninsula attracts many of their endless charming lavender fields. So in local souvenir bears you can buy a wide variety of products from lavender. And also An Peninsula is a wonderful observation deck, which offers an amazing view of Balaton.
Another resort is located on the shores of Lake Balaton, is Kesthei. It is located in the southwestern direction from Budapest. Here it is necessary to go to the central square, where are the Franciscan Church in the Gothic style, Baroque Town Hall and the "Plague" column of the Holy Trinity. There are many museums on the resort, and different themes. But still the real pride of this city is considered to be located on the shore of Balaton Palace Festetich. This is a former luxurious residence of this notable Hungarian family, strongly resembling the Versailles Palace in France with its luxurious interiors, art gallery, a greenhouse, a regular garden and hunting museums and a carriage.
In 190 kilometers from the Hungarian capital there is a famous thermal resort Heviz with miraculous bathing. All this small town, located on the shore of the same lake, is drowning in garden greenery. From interesting places here you need to visit the medieval temple of the Arpads of the thirteenth century, and the archaeological park, which survived fragments of an ancient Roman villa. In Lake, heviz is very clean, generic water, which does not cool even in winter and keeps the temperature of + 23 ... + 24 degrees. The main attraction of this resort is the thermal complex with accession directly to the lake.
Of course, a surprisingly beautiful trip from Budapest will be an excursion to the capital of the neighboring state Venu. By the way, in a straight line, these two wonderful cities are separated only 250 kilometers. And in two days it is quite possible to inspect all the main Viennese attractions. Be sure to include at your route a visit to the Hofburg Palace, the Museum of the Legendary Empress Sissi, to visit the Cathedral of St. Stephen and its legendary catacombs, walk along the busy street of Graben with its numerous museums, cafes and shops, and also be sure to listen to the organ in Peter.
Also for two days you can go to the capital of Slovakia magnificent Bratislav. The distance between her and Budapest is just some two hundred kilometers. The main attraction is certainly the Bratislava Gready Castle, built in the tenth century. Well, the most beautiful and famous temple is the Cathedral of St. Martin, which is a masterpiece of gothic architecture. In the city center we need to visit the main square and admire its luxurious buildings, Town Hall and Fountain Roland, then stroll along the Mikhailovskaya street and admire the elegant blue church in the style of Modern - the Church of St. Elizabeth.