Location: Budapest, Hungary
Date: 14-17 March, 2007
A few days sightseeing over a long weekend in the Hungarian capital. It wasn't the greatest place we've ever seen, but there are plenty of historic tourist sites to occupy you during the day. Our first full day was National Day and many attractions and all shops were closed for this important day so we set off early under clear blue skies for a full day's trek around the Buda side of the Danube.
Turning east after leaving Gatwick. (Airport visible top left).
The Independence Monument on Gellért Hill.
The Independence Monument on Gellért Hill.
The Independence Monument on Gellért Hill.
The Independence Monument on Gellért Hill.
Panoramic view across to the Pest side of the city.
The Chain Bridge.
Decorative artwork at the foot of the funicular railway.
Looking down the funicular railway towards Pest.
Inside the castle walls.
Inside the castle walls.
Statue of Saint Stephen at the Fisherman's Bastion.
Looking north along the Danube to Margaret Island.
The view across Buda.
Fisherman's Bastion.
Fisherman's Bastion.
The beautiful Matthias Church receiving some TLC.
Looking across the Danube to the Parliament.
View across the Danube.
The recently restored Parliament building.
The Parliament glowing in the evening sun.
The Parliament.
