Hotel Gellért is a famous, first class four star hotel in Budapest, Hungary. The hotel was erected on the right bank of the river Danube between 1916 and 1918 in the (Secession) Art Nouveau style with some biomorphic elements, at the foot of Gellért Hill, next to Szabadság Bridge. Hotel Gellért is famous for its thermal baths. (source: Wikipedia)
The Great Synagogue in Dohány Street, also known as Dohány Street Synagogue (Hungarian: Dohány utcai Zsinagóga/Nagy Zsinagóga, Hebrew: בית הכנסת הגדול של בודפשט) or Tabakgasse Synagogue, is located in Belváros, the inner city of the historical old town of Pest, in the eastern section of Budapest. It is the largest synagogue in Europe and the fourth largest in the world. It seats 3,000 people and is a centre of Neolog Judaism. (source: Wikipedia)
Our room in hotel Mercure Korona.
Széchenyi lánchíd or Széchenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Budapest, and was opened in 1849. The bridge is named after István Széchenyi, a major supporter of its construction. At the time of its construction, it counted as a wonder of the world. It had an enormous significance in the country's economics and life. Its decorations made of cast iron, and its construction, radiating calm dignity and balance, raised it among the most beautiful industrial monuments in Europe. It became a symbol of advancement, national awakening, and the linkage between East and West. (source: Wikipedia)
Buda Castle (Hungarian: Budai Vár, Turkish: Budin Kalesi) is the historical castle of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, Hungary. In the past, it was also called Royal Palace (Hungarian: Királyi-palota) and Royal Castle (Hungarian: Királyi Vár). Buda Castle is part of the Budapest World Heritage Site[1], declared in 1987. (source: Wikipedia)
The Hungarian Parliament Building (Hungarian: Országház) is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, one of Europe's oldest legislative buildings, a notable landmark of Hungary and a popular tourist destination of Budapest. It lies in Kossuth Lajos Square, on the bank of the Danube, in Budapest. It is currently the largest building in Hungary, and the second largest Parliament in Europe. (source: Wikipedia)
Gresham Palace or Gresham palota, located in Budapest, Hungary, is a fine example of seccesionist architecture in Central Europe. Built in the early 1900s, it is now owned by an Irish company, Quinlan Private, and run by Four Seasons Hotels. (source: Wikipedia)
Remembrance of World War II Jew victims, having been shot on the river bank by Arrow Cross militia [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoes_on_the_Danube_Promenade ]
House of Terror is a museum located at Andrássy út 60 in Budapest, Hungary. It contains exhibits related to the fascist and communist dictatorial regimes in 20th century Hungary and is also a memorial to the victims of these regimes, including those detained, interrogated, tortured or killed in the building. (source : Wikipedia)
Enjoying a Kürtőskalác on a cold Budapest day; yummy ! [ what?! -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%BCrt%C5%91skal%C3%A1cs ]
The Széchenyi Medicinal Bath in Budapest (Széchenyi-gyógyfürdő) is the largest medicinal bath in Europe. Its water is supplied by two thermal springs, their temperature is 74°F/23°C and 77°F/25°C, respectively. The bath can be found in the City Park, and was built in 1913 in Neo-baroque style. (source: Wikipedia)
The legendary GERBEAUD, in the heart of Budapest, is one of the largest, most traditional, and most famous café-confectioneries in Europe. (source: www.gerbeaud.hu) Applied sharpening in Picasa, as the focus was too soft on the letters.
