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Budapest: the spectacular Hungarian capital, popular for its grandeur and prime location on the Danube River. Budapest is full of historical landmarks, regal architecture, compelling history, and interesting places, such as its geothermal springs dating back to the 12th<\/sup> century.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During your Budapest one-day trip, you\u2019re bound to hear different sections of the city called by their past names: \u00d3-Buda, Buda and Pest. Wondering why? In 1873, the twin cities of Pest, east side of Danube, and Buda, west side, merged with the market town of \u00d3-Buda which literally means \u201cOld Buda\u201d; as a result, that combined settlement was given the official name \u201cBudapest\u201d.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Day in Budapest: How to See Budapest in a Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, you\u2019re probably asking yourself: is 1 day in Budapest enough to really see the city and squeeze in as many things as possible? Yes, it is!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budapest is super easy to walk through. Plus, it provides an extremely fast transportation system to help you navigate among monuments, attractions, beautiful scenery, and much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the custom-made bucket-list we made for your Budapest 1-day itinerary! \u00a0<\/sub><\/sup><\/p>\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47<\/sub><\/sup><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

#1 Feel Rejuvenated at the Thermal Baths<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Budapest is synonymous with the concept of hot springs and thermal baths. Depending on what kind of spa experience you want and how much time you want to spend on relaxation, there are at least 80 geothermal baths (e.g. Gell\u00e9rt Spa, an art nouveau landmark from 1918) throughout the city from which you can choose the best fit for you.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The well-known Sz\u00e9chenyi Baths<\/a><\/strong> are the largest ones, though: with more than 1 million annual visitors, 15 indoor pools and almost 3,000 sqm of water surface, visiting this place is an unforgettable experience. You can enjoy a \u201cSparty\u201d which is organized every week there and you can even have \u201cCinespa\u201d days (in the summer) during which you can watch a film while being in the thermal water. Wow.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2 Visit St. Stephen\u2019s Basilica<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hungry for some history and great views?\u00a0The most important church building in Hungary and the 3rd<\/sup> tallest church in the country, St. Stephen\u2019s Basilica<\/a><\/strong> is one of the 2 tallest buildings in Budapest, at 96 m, along with the Parliament Building.\u00a0Built between 1851 and 1905, this neoclassical church with numerous statues and frescos and the oldest human hand of the world (1038): the mummified right hand of the first Hungarian king Saint Stephen.\u00a0When visiting St. Stephen\u2019s Basilica, don\u2019t be surprised to find yourself gazing at the gorgeous panoramic views of the whole city via the lookout terrace on its dome.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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