Downtown Pest: The New Imperial Capital 1867-1914 Tour with a friendly historian
Art, culture and gastronomy
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On this tour you'll have the chance to walk through the center of Pest on the east bank of the Danube river.
Highlights
- Take in the monumental Parliament at Kossuth Square, the most expensive structure ever built in Hungary at its inauguration and symbol of Budapest’s rise.
- Visit the Holocaust Memorial (Shoes on the Danube Bank), and reflect on the essential role of the Jewish community who numbered one-fourth of Budapest’s citizens before WWII.
- Explore Liberty Square, perhaps Pest’s most beautiful public space, home to the monumental Stock Exchange Palace and other opulent buildings.
- Continue to St. Stephen’s Basilica, passing renowned art nouveau facades.
- Marvel at the second largest synagogue in the world, the ornate Dohány Street Synagogue.
- Travel along Andrássy út (or Andrassy Avenue), a noble esplanade stopping at the Opera House, leading to our conclusion at Heroes’ Square, where Hungarians celebrated the 1,000-year anniversary of their kingdom in 1896.
Description
Its western neighbor, Buda, has always been the center of the royal power, but after the two cities united in the late 1800s, they rose up as the country's powerhouse in politics, finance, and culture.Your tour will start outside the Parliament in Kossuth square. The building one of the largest and most expensive projects in Hungary and is still fi...
What's Included
- 3-hour guided walk, Historian tour guide
Important informations
- Instant confirmation Where: Kossuth Lajos tér 10, 1055 Budapest, Hungary Meeting point: In front of Szamos Cafe.
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
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Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.