The name "Budapest" came from combining the names of two cities, "Buda" and "Pest." Originally, there were two separate cities. Today they are connected by eight bridges crossing the Danube. The two cities became one city, a single city, in 1873. According to chronicles of the Middle Ages the name "Buda" came from its founder, Bleda (or Buda) the brother of Attila the Hun. There are several theories about the origin of the name "Pest." One of these theories believes the word "Pest," came from the Roman times, since there was a fortress "Contra-Aquincum" in this region called "Pession." Others think the name "Pest" came from the Slavic word for cave ", peshtera," or from the word for oven ", pesht." Budapest began as a Celtic settlement that became the Roman capital of Lower Pannonia. Hungarians arrived in the 9th century. Their first settlement was pillaged by the Mongols in 1241-42.The re-established town became one of the centers of Renaissance humanist culture in the 15th century. Following the Battle of Mohacs and after nearly 150 years of Ottoman rule, the region entered an age of prosperity in the 18th and 19th centuries. Budapest became a global city after its 1837 unification. It also became the second capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a great power that dissolved in 1918, after World War I. Since that time, there was revolution and more war. Budapest was a part of the USSR until its break-up and the fall of the Berlin Wall. This book contains a smattering of what you can see and do in Budapest, but not everything. Photographer John D. Weigand and award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, traveled there in winter, just before the snow; and were so entranced, they vowed someday to return in the summer and spring. The city of Budapest is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and there is plenty for a kid to do and see! Dyan and Weigand look at a place through the eyes of a young child to give them a glimpse of what they might see and to let them know, sometimes the world is not such a big place, after all!"

The Rough Guide to Budapest is the ultimate travel guide to one of Europe's most fascinating and dynamic cities. In full color throughout and with dozens of color photos to illustrate the finest of Budapest's great buildings, landmarks and distinctive neighborhoods, The Rough Guide to Budapest will show you the best the city has to offer. Whether you want high culture or a thriving underground club scene--including the city's unique "ruin pubs"--or prefer haute cuisine and pampering in spas, Budapest is the place to go. With The Rough Guide to Budapest, you'll find easy-to-use maps for each neighborhood that make getting around easy. Detailed chapters feature the best hotels, restaurants and cafés, pubs and bars, live music and clubs, shops, theater, kids' activities, and more. Make the most of your time on EarthTM with The Rough Guide to Budapest. Now available in ePub.

Discover Budapest with the most knowledgeable and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to soak in a spa, soak up culture with world-class opera and Art Nouveau architecture, or simply digest the city's best coffee and cake, The Rough Guide to Budapest will show you ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, relax and shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Budapest - Independent, trusted reviews written in Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the central boulevards or the old centre of Óbuda without needing to get online. - Stunning, inspirational images - Itineraries - carefully planned, themed routes to help you organize your trip and see the very best of the city. - Detailed coverage - whether in the city centre or up in the Buda Hills and beyond, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered: the Belváros (Inner City); Lipótváros and Újlipótváros; Terézváros and Erzsébetváros; the Városliget (City Park) and the stadium district; Józsefváros and Ferencváros; the Var and central Buda; Gellért-hegy and the Tában; Óbuda and Margít-sziget; the Buda Hills. Attractions include: St Stephen's Basilica; Fishermen's Bastion; Hungarian National Gallery; Applied Arts Museum; the Vár (Castle Hill); Holocaust Memorial Centre; the Palace of Arts; House of Terror; Great Synagogue; Széchenyi Baths; ruin bars; children's railways and chairlift; Hungarian Railway History Park; Memento Park; Palace of Miracles; Tropicarium; Nagytétényi Castle. - Listings chapters - from accommodation to cafés and patisseries, arts and entertainment, plus shopping, baths and pools and Kids' Budapest. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, city tours, the media, festivals, culture and etiquette, public holidays and more. - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, music, and books, plus a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with the Rough Guide to Budapest

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Budapest. Following this book's self-guided walks, you'll explore Europe's most underrated city. Soak with Hungarians in a thermal bath, sample paprika at the Great Market Hall, and take a romantic twilight cruise on the Danube. Wander through the opulence of Budapest's late-19th-century Golden Age. View relics of the bygone communist era at Memento Park. For a break, head into the countryside for Habsburg palaces and Hungarian folk villages. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. He'll help you plan where to go and what to see, depending on the length of your trip. You'll learn which sights are worth your time and money and how to get around like a local. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

This pocket-sized travel guide to Budapest is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering what to do, what to see and how to get around the destination. It covers top attractions like Buda's Castle Hill, the Danube River, Opera House, as well as hidden gems, including the Great Synagogue. Our Budapest guide book will save you time and enhance your exploration of this fascinating city. This Budapest travel guide has been fully updated post-COVID-19. This Mini Rough Guide to Budapest covers: Buda's Castle Hill and Old Town; Buda riverside; Obuda; Crossing the Danube; Pest; City outskirts and excursions. In this guide book to Budapest you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Budapest, from cultural explorations in Buda's Old Town, to family activities in child-friendly places, like City Park or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like the Hungarian Parliament Building. TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS This Budapest travel guide covers the destination's top ten attractions not to miss, including Szechenyi Baths, the House of Terror, St. Stephen's Basilica, Margaret Island and a Perfect Day itinerary suggestion. COMPACT FORMAT Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, with a sharp design and colour-coded sections, this guide book to Budapest is the perfect on-the-move companion when you're exploring Budapest. HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture of Budapest WHAT TO DO Detailed description of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, festivals and events, and children's activities. PRACTICAL MAPS Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps of this travel guide to Budapest will help you find your way around. PRACTICAL TRAVEL INFORMATION Practical information on eating out, including a handy glossary and detailed restaurant listings, as well as a comprehensive A-Z of travel tips on everything from getting around to health and tourist information. STRIKING PICTURES Inspirational colour photography throughout.

A Smart Kids Guide presents: BEAMING BUDAPEST AND ALLURING AMSTERDAM Are your children curious about Beaming Budapest and Alluring Amsterdam? Would they like to know how old is Budapest? Have they learnt where the Royal Palace is or what people eat in Amsterdam? Inside this book, your children will begin a journey that will satisfy their curiosity by answering questions like these and many more! BEAMING BUDAPEST AND ALLURING AMSTERDAM will allow your child to learn more about the wonderful world in which we live, with a fun and engaging approach that will light a fire in their imagination. We're raising our children in an era where attention spans are continuously decreasing. A Smart Kids Guide provides a fun, and interactive way of keep your children engaged and looking forward to learn, with beautiful pictures, coupled with the amazing, fun facts. Get your kids learning today! Pick up your copy of A Smart Kids Guide To BEAMING BUDAPEST AND ALLURING AMSTERDAM book now! Table of Contents Chapter 1- Where is Budapest? Chapter 2- What is the Hungarian Parliament Building? Chapter 3- What is Vaci Utca? Chapter 4- What is the Most Popular Feature of the Gellert Hotel? Chapter 5- How Old is the Matyas Church? Chapter 6- How Long was the Budapest Under Communist Rule For? Chapter 7- Where is the Royal Palace? Chapter 8- What is the Cave Church? Chapter 9- What is the Millennium Monument? Chapter 10- What is the Labyrinth of Budavar? Chapter 11- Where is Fisherman's Bastion? Chapter 12- How Old is Budapest? Chapter 13- What is St. Stephen's Basilica? Chapter 14- Where is Margaret Island? Chapter 15- What is Statue Park? Chapter 16- What Do People Eat in Budapest? Chapter 17- What is the Sandor Palace? Chapter 18- How Old is the Jewish Quarter? Chapter 19- What is the Children's Railway? Chapter 20- What is the Chain Bridge? Chapter 21- Where is Amsterdam? Chapter 22- What is the Rijksmuseum? Chapter 23- How Old is the Royal Palace? Chapter 24- What is Begijnhof? Chapter 25- How Far is the Port of Amsterdam from the Sea? Chapter 26- What do People Eat in Amsterdam? Chapter 27- How Many Bridges are There in Amsterdam? Chapter 28- What is Amsterdam's Favourite Beverage? Chapter 29- How Do People Travel in Amsterdam? Chapter 30- What is Vondelpark? Chapter 31- Are There Still Windmills in Amsterdam? Chapter 32- How Old is Amsterdam? Chapter 33- Who was Anne Frank? Chapter 34- How Old is the Old Church? Chapter 35- Who was Rembrandt? Chapter 36- How Many Canals are in Amsterdam? Chapter 37- What Language do They Speak in Amsterdam? Chapter 38- What is Poezenboot? Chapter 39- What is the Amsterdam Tulip Festival? Chapter 40- How Old is Dam Square?

The Rough Guide to Hungary is the definitive guide to this beautiful land-locked nation, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions from the thickly forested Northern Uplands and The Great Plain to the spectacular Lake Balaton and hip capital city, Budapest. You'll find introductory sections on Hungarian customs, health, food, drink and outdoor activities as well as Hungarian wine and extraordinary concentration of thermal bars, all inspired by dozens of colour photos. The Rough Guide to Hungary is loaded with practical information on getting there and around, plus reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shopping in Hungary for all budgets. Rely on expert background information on everything from Hungarian folk music to Habsburg rule whilst relying on a useful language section and the clearest maps of any guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Hungary