The neo-Romanesque style Fishermen's Bastion (Halászbástya) offers panoramic views of Pest – especially of the Parliament. It was built between 1890 and 1905 and includes seven turrets and a labyrinth of tunnels and cellars.

The Budapest Synagogue (Zsinagóga) is the world's second largest Synagogue. It was built between 1854 - 1859 and has seats for 3000 worshippers.

Margaret Island (Margitsziget) is the perfect area for relaxing walks among gardens and ancient trees. There are also some historical monuments, such as the ruins of two 13th century churches, as well as the famous water tower and Japanese Garden. Last but not least, the island offers pleasant views across the Danube to Pest and Buda.

Gellért Hill, topped by the 46 metre high Statue of Liberty, is 236 m above see level and offers a beautiful panorama of the city and the Danube. In 1854 the Austrians built a fortress, Citadella, on the top. On its side the statue of Bishop Gellért looks down on the city centre from above a magnificient water fall.

The Art Nouveau building was constructed between 1916 and 1918 and is shared by the 4-star hotel and the famous Spa. It houses an indoor and outdoor swimming pool and Turkish thermal baths.

The amazing building of the Western Railway Station (Nyugati Pályaudvar) was built between 1874 and 1877 by the Eiffel Paris Company. It is a typical example of the complex ironwork of Eiffel. The beautiful old restaurant on the right side of the main entrance now houses a McDonalds- it is said to be the finest setting of any fast food restaurant.

The Buda Castle on Castle Hill can be reached in less than 1 minute by the quiet Funicular (Sikló). The lower terminus is at Clark Ádám tér near the Chain Bridge. It was originally opened in 1870, wrecked in the Second World War and completely rebuilt in 1986.