Budapest : pictures
Budapest : Discover
Majestically criss-crossed by the Danube, Budapest's imperial grandeur and bohemian atmosphere are just as appealing. From the No. 2 streetcar along the river and Parliament to the panoramic view from Mount Gellért, the city unfolds like a succession of tableaux vivants. Its emblematic monuments - St. Stephen's Basilica, Mátyás Church, the Great Synagogue - rub shoulders with the art of bathing, the kert (or ruined bars, alternative bars set up in old courtyards or dilapidated buildings) and the cultural effervescence of winter. Between the Jewish and Gypsy quarters, on Andrássy Avenue or Marguerite Island, Budapest reveals a beauty that is both sumptuous and fragile, deeply authentic. Historic cafés and mythical patisseries recall the golden age of Austro-Hungary, while riverside bars embody its more modern, festive face. A dual identity, elegant and welcoming, that's sure to charm you.
