Budapest, city, capital of Hungary, and seat of Pest megye (county). The city is the political, administrative, industrial, and commercial centre of Hungary. The site has been continuously settled since prehistoric times and is now the home of about one-fifth of the country’s population. Once called the “Queen of the Danube,” Budapest has long been the focal point of the nation and a lively cultural centre. The city straddles the Danube (Hungarian: Duna) River in the magnificent natural setting where the hills of western Hungary meet the plains stretching to the east and south. It consists of two parts, Buda and Pest, which are situated on opposite sides of the river and connected by a series of bridges. Explore Parliament building, Gellért Baths, Heroes’ Square, Danube Promenade, Fisherman’s Bastion and much more.

population: 1,75 million
Debrecen->Budapest: 231km
Bratislava->Budapest: 201km
Graz->Budapest: 347km