Budapest- Night (Day 5)

Reach Budapest at 5pm.

The Danube River split the city to Buda and Pest. Buda is the old town and Pest is the new city. Understand from the the tour guide, the land in Buda is more costly and Singapore Embassy is located in Buda:)

We head to Gellert Hill to take some shots before our dinner.

See the Citadella and the Liberation Monument of Hungary from Nazi forces.

Population of Hungary: 10M

Population in Budapest: 1.2M

Parliament house

Thats the Danube River which cut across Buda and Pest.

Our room at Mercure Buda Hotel

Weather: -9 degree

Tonight is very cold and snowing outside. After checking in our rooms, we quickly unload and went to the castle opposite our hotel. a walk approx. 10mins with more than 100+ stairs.

9pm, we are so happy and relieved after reaching the top.

This place is so beautiful, we are so happy despite the cold weather.

Mathias Church

The church is officially called The Church of Our Lady, and served as a coronation church from the 16th century on. Its vast ecclesiastical collection and treasury is open for visitors. During the centuries, the church underwent several major transformations, the first of which was the addendum of the Mary-gate (Mária-kapu), and in 1470, the 60-metre south side tower, with the King’s raven ensign, was erected.

Fisherman Bastion

In the old times the fishermen were protecting this area, and after them the place received its name. Today this place is known for its beautiful view over the city and the Pest side. It was built, as we see it today, between 1895 and 1902. The seven towers symbolize the tents of the seven tribeleaders that lead the Hungarians into their nation by the end of the 9th century.

Forint- Hungary currency

E1= 260HUF

Budapest is a nice place for party. Unfortunately we stay in Buda and most Clubs and pubs are in Pest. And because of the weather, we get tired and rest early.