Little Known Europe Tours: Finding Budapest

By Brad Morgan

European tours often expose the most superb cities of the continent.

London, Italy, and Madrid are all continental hot spots, but there exist amazing and breathtaking cities and places that are often forgotten.

For instance, you may have never considered taking a tour to Budapest, but "the City of Spas" and "Queen of the Danube" is a European attraction. Capital of Hungary, Budapest includes a wealth of history and architecture to lure any visitor. Even residents are held in awe of this beautiful city.

History of Budapest

Budapest is a sightseer's dream. Natural beauty combined with amazing architecture join hands to produce a captivating scene. There are also lots of activities to keep you occupied on your European vacation.

History scholars will be amply frequented by the city's museums. Visit the Aquincum Museum and have a look at the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire city of Aquincum.

The Budapest History Museum and Castle Museum are the main collection of Budapest?s archaeological discoveries and improvements of the area from Romanic period.

If transportation charms you, visit the widely acclaimed railway system at the Transport Museum. This museum also has one of the oldest collections of transport-related articles in Europe. You won't run out of wonderful, rich history to explore in Budapest.

There is an intense historical importance in Budapest, especially for those of the Jewish ethnicity.

The Holocaust impacted this city tremendously, as nearly 500,000 Jewish people were displaced from Budapest to Auschwitz. In this city of overwhelming beauty, the keen eyed tourist will become humbled as to the tragedy that took place within this country.

The Unique Landscape of Budapest

Budapest houses one of nature's most mysterious attractions. Hot springs bubble up from the ground and are believed to provide unimaginable healing benefits for those who bathe in them.

Travel enthusiasts regularly come to Budapest to use the thermal water bodies. The local citizenry are enormously proud of their springs, and each has its unique story to tell.

Its no wonder people journey across the world to have a look at Budapest. The Szechenyi Bath is enough to make it worth the stressful journey. Its hot and deep water make it a refuge even in the icy cold winter air. Nowhere else in Europe can you find such a huge, and perfect, bathing complex.

As if immersing in a natural, outdoor thermal bath weren't exciting enough, Budapest also boasts of beautiful caves. Carved by the springs, these provide yet one more amazing prospect to explore. Visiting Budapest is nothing but visiting a land of ecstasy.

Some of these caves are open to the public for spelunking and tours.

Budapest is an extraordinary city with entities that are unmatched by Europe?s more commonly-frequented counterparts.

Staggering natural beauty, interesting and rejuvenating springs, a cherished memory of history: Budapest will keep you enthralled no matter which attractions you are viewing. You'll probably never forget this unique, superb city. - 29948

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