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Real Name: Sirpa
Lives In: Qiryat Shemona, IL
Member Since: Jun 27, 2004
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Budapest

by haiamisa - last update: Jan 19, 2008

Buda and Pest

Tram #2 approaching
On the chain bridge

10 days in Budapest!

Visiting Budapest was an old dream for me. I nearly went twice before but the trips got cancelled for various reasons. Finally the dream came true in the end of September 2005 when we stayed in Budapest for 10 days. That was the last part of our one month in Europe. We had first been in Finland and Sweden, then flew to Vienna where we stayed for 4 nights and we came to Budapest by train from Vienna and stayed 9 nights before leaving back to Vienna and flying home Israel.
Parliament seen from Fishermen's Bastion

Our Magyar meanderings

Many people back home were surprised to hear that we had been in Budapest for ten days. "What is there to do in Budapest for ten days?"
I must tell you that ten days is not enough to see it all. We had a great time, rented a studio apartment at Regiposta in the center, went to places without hurrying and had time to rest too. A real vacation it was !
And last but not least: it was wonderful to meet Eva (csutiluca) again and her true friendship, help and advice were invaluable.

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Pros:"Brigdes on Danuba, history, architecture, cakes, efficient public transport, cheap for tourists and much more"
Cons:"Air pollution, poverty, many homeless people..."
In A Nutshell:"City with lots of character!"
haiamisa's Budapest Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 19 - Photos: 78
 
Restaurants
Tips: 12 - Photos: 36
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 3 - Photos: 11
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 3 - Photos: 5
 
Transportation
Tips: 8 - Photos: 33
Local Customs
Tips: 7 - Photos: 18
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 8 - Photos: 18
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

haiamisa's Budapest Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
The main characters of this storySeptember, 2005 8
The Jewish BudapestSeptember, 2005 8
BridgesSeptember, 2005 8
City Park - VarosligetSeptember, 2005 8
Central market hallSeptember, 2005 8

Comments for haiamisa about Budapest
blint Thu Apr 10, 2008 00:22 UTC
 Great tips. Sadly the Holocaust museum was closed when I went, but I hope to go back soon and finally see it!
budapest8 Sun Nov 25, 2007 18:51 UTC
 OMF---I work and live weekdays 3 mins from the Main Synagogue, In the Jewish Ghetto, weekends in Nagykáta. Added a bit more for the FS on my Hungary page.---- 'A Fridge to Far'.. :ß) ((-Ó-(Ö)-Ő-))
FruitLover Sat Oct 6, 2007 18:59 UTC
 toda! for 'The Virtual Jewish History Tour' as well.
vidabandida Mon Sep 24, 2007 22:09 UTC
 i hope that budap. don't be a miragem, it is similar...
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