27 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Budapest Right Now

Budapest is one of the best cities you can visit in the world. Because of where it's situated, Budapest's identity has been carved up and moulded more times than you've had roast dinners... and even though the city has had a trying past - there's something so incredible about how the people have carried it to the present day, making it one of the most liveable cities in the world. Here are 27 reasons why you need to visit Budapest right now...

Budapest is known for its incredible architecture - the perfect blend between old and modern makes it an architectural paradise

They have an amazing coffee culture making it the perfect place to go to work remotely

You'll also find there's a thriving food and drinks scene with plenty of places to suit any occassion

Budapest is filled with World Heritage sites to include the bank of the river Danube

... the stunning Buda Castle quarter

Andrassy Avenue

Heroes' Square

And even the 2nd oldest metro in the world - the Millennium Underground Railway is a heritage site too

There's evidence of the Renaissance Humanist culture everywhere

Bathe in one of the 80 geothermal springs - according to locals they are the only cure for 'macskajaj' (cat's wail) or a hangover as you might say!

Budapest is also home to the 3rd largest parliament building in the world

The world's 2nd largest synagogue on Dohany Street

And even has the world's largest natural thermal cave system which is thought to be over 120km long

Be a part of one of the world's most liveable cities

and join the 4.5 million other tourists that visit this great place each year

Or choose to study in one of its 18 universities

Lap up the luxury in one of the many marvellous hotels on offer

And then fit in a bit of retail therapy at one of the many shopping centres and districts

Take in the romantic views from one of the many gorgeous bridges that connect the city

Or appreciate the beauty of the Royal Palace

Check out the Basilica of St. Stephen

Get the best view of the city at the fairytale-like Fisherman's Bastion

Or take a stroll through the epic Memento Park which has over 40 statues and absorb some of the city's roller-coaster history

And make sure you visit the reconstructed Roman ruins of Hercules Villa

You won't be short on arts & culture - they've 40 theatres and over 100 museums and galleries

And is also home to one of the largest music festivals in the world - Sziget Festival - which sells over 400,000 tickets each year

And finally it's the people that make it such an awesome city to visit - get it on your bucket list ASAP!