Europe Tours of Budapest: Discover a Place of Beauty

By Brad Morgan

European tours often highlight the most popular cities of the continent.

You may see endless tours advertised for cities like Paris, Rome, London, and Barcelona. But other European cities offer extraordinary attractions that tourists hear little about.

For instance, you may have never considered visiting Budapest, but "the City of Spas" and "Queen of the Danube" is a European gem. Capital of Hungary, Budapest offers a wealth of history and architecture to thrill any tourist. Even residents are held in awe of this beautiful city.

Budapest's Rich History

Budapest is a sightseer's dream. Natural beauty combined with outstanding architecture combines to create a captivating scene. There are also myriad activities to keep you busy on your European vacation.

Visit the Aquincum Museum and see the 2000 year old ruins of Aquincum, a city in the Roman Empire. If you love history, you will get your fill in Budapest.

The Budapest History Museum and Castle Museum are the main collection of Budapest?s archaeological finds and developments of the area from Romanic times.

The Transport Museum is one of the oldest transport collections in Europe and is noted around the world for its railway system. Touring the museums alone would take several vacations.

History is treasured by Budapest, and the story of the Jewish people of Budapest is an important part of the city's identity.

The Holocaust impacted this city tremendously, as around 500,000 Jewish people were transported from Budapest to Auschwitz. In this city of overwhelming beauty, the curious tourist will become humbled as to the tragedy that transpired within this country.

The Landscape

If you have aches and pains, try visiting one of Budapest's hot springs. These natural sources of warm water are said to have great healing qualities.

World travelers regularly come to Budapest to use the thermal baths. The local citizenry are enormously proud of their springs, and each has its on unique story to tell.

The Szechenyi Bath, the hottest and deepest bath in Budapest, is one of the biggest bathing complexes anywhere in Europe! This natural spring water is so warm that its popularity is unscathed by the chills of winter.

Budapest has more than its share of natural wonders. Besides the springs, interesting caves also dot the landscape, waiting for adventurous travelers.

Tours are available through some of the caves. This is truly a vacation that appeals to the mind and the body.

If you think Europe only extends as far as Rome and London, you'll be pleasantly surprised to find that Budapest is well worth the trip. Take a trip out of the ordinary and be rewarded with the richness of Budapest.

Expose yourself to this rich, fantastic, breathtaking and historically profound country, and your life will change forever.

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