Budapest Attractions Near Abc Apartments

Budapest Abc Apartments are ideally situated in Budapest Váci utca (pedestrian area), only a few minutes to walk from most of the famous visitor attractions and festival halls. Váci utca is the main shopping street of Budapest, lined with shops, restaurants and cafés. This is the best place to shop for souvenirs.

Váci Street

Váci ucta was formed in the 18th century but most houses date back to the 19th and early 20th century. In the last century Váci Street became famous for its mid-day and evening promenades and as the shopping centre.

Inner City Parish Church

On the right side is the Inner City Parish Church, the oldest church of Pest, where Liszt frequently played its organ. Some parts date back to the 12th century although only a small portion of the original church remains. On the site of today's Inner City Parish Church, the Romans had built a watchtower called Contra-Aquincum, in AD. 294.

The church is a true representation of Pest's vehement history, showing different architectural styles, even mihrab used as for praying by the Turks when the church was converted into a mosque.

Hungarian National Museum

A few minutes further on is the Hungarian National Museum, where Hungarian history is presented from the foundation of the state up until 1990. The museum became one of the 1848-49 revolution's symbols, as it played the major role in the revolution. The Hungarian National Museum is one of the finest examples of Hungarian Classicism. The Hungarian Holy Crown and the Crown Jewels was seen here, but on 1 of january 2000 were moved to the Parlament.

Synagogue

Budapest synagogue is the world's second largest and Europe's largest synagogue. It was built in the 19th century in Romantic style for the around 30,000 Jewish community of Pest. The Jewish Museum is in the adjacent building. Next to the main building lie the arcades of the Jewish Heroes' Mausoleum and Temple in memory of the thousands of Jews who died during the Second World War.

St. Stephen's Basilica

St. Stephen's Basilica, the largest church of the capital, is northward along the boulevard Karoly kürtuz, lined with stores, restaurants and cafés. Although its construction begin much earlier, was finally consecrated in 1905, as it was disrupted by Independence war, death of the two architects, and even the collapse of the dome. It took 60 years to build St. Stephen's Basilica, dedicated to King St. Stephen- founder of the Hungarian State and Christian Church in Hungary. A grandiose cupola, with the unique 360-degree circular lookout, offers visitors beautiful view of the city from from a height of 65 meters.

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