SIX18 TRAVEL

Welcome to Budapest. To put it simply, if you haven't been here, it's time you make plans to do so. The city offers a unique mix of ancient history and modern life. You can step out of a thermal bath and right into a nightclub (and then back into the bath). In a city that dates back to the Stone Age, visiting architecture buffs can take their pick between Roman, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Ottoman styles at sites like Buda Castle and the Inner City Parish Church in Pest or visit the new award-winning House of Music concert hall and museum in City Park designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto.

Budapest is more than just the political capital of Hungary – it's also the country's commercial and cultural nexus. From its multifaceted restaurant scene to its rich Jewish heritage, culture exudes from every inch of the Pearl of Danube. Split by the Danube River and composed of three main regions – Pest, Buda and Óbuda – Budapest meshes modern conveniences with ancient architecture and grassy parks. Whether you're searching for cuisine, shopping or museums, all of them await you in Budapest.