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Welcome to Hungary

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When to visit Hungary enjoys pleasant summer weather, with temperatures routinely exceeding 20℃ across the country between May and September. Winters can be cold with occasional rain. major cities and credit cards are accepted. Languages: Hungarian (Magyar) is the official language and outside Budapest little English is spoken. A smattering of German is useful. At a glance Emirates gateway: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport Distance from airport to city centre: 17 kilometres Time zone: Summer: GMT +2 hours Winter: GMT +1 hour Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF). There are ATMs in Budapest sits atop over 120 hot springs, so ‘taking the waters’ has been in vogue here since Roman times. There’s an abundance of thermal spas to choice from, from Turkish-era to stunning art nouveau.

With its unique Magyar language and culture, Hungary feels a little like Central Europe’s exotic cousin. Its pulsating capital city of Budapest is known to stay up late well into the night, while enchanting during the day with the kind of architectural riches that also define the country’s other urban centres.

Experiences Hungary is undoubtedly beautiful, but unlike some of its immediate neighbours, its landscapes are pretty rather than spectacular, leaving its stunning architecture to capture the eye instead. Capital city Budapest’s must-see sights include Castle Hill, a kilometre-long limestone plateau towering 170 metres above the Danube. It contains some of the city’s most important medieval monuments and museums and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is also a 13th century Royal Palace, which currently houses the Hungarian National Gallery. The river Danube splits the city into two halves; Buda and Pest, and the connection is made between the two with the architectural splendour that is the Chain Bridge. The 19th century Central Market Hall supplies the city with everything from fresh food to souvenirs and embroidery across two floors. One of the city’s best views is from the high-set Citadella, a former Habsburg era fortress.

Visegrád is a small town in the Danube Bend that can be reached on a day trip from Budapest. It is famed for its 13th century citadel, which offers spectacular views from high above a curve in the river, and a partially Renaissance palace, a seat of power during Visegrád’s 15th century golden age.

Slovakia

Mátra Hills

Austria

Budapest

Hungary

LAKE BALATON

The Great Plain

Romania

Croatia

Millennium Monument at Heroes’ Square, Budapest

Visegrád

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