Budapest, the capital of Hungary
Budapest is the capital of the state of Hungary, and it is one of the largest cities in the European Union, in addition to being one of the most beautiful European cities, as it is home to the largest thermal cave system for water in the world, and therefore it witnesses a great tourist demand, as each year more than 4.4 million visit it Nesma, which made the city the sixth city, and the most popular in the European continent. The city is also the political, administrative, industrial and commercial center of Hungary, and is distinguished by its leadership in many fields, especially trade, media, art, technology, education, entertainment, and others. In addition to The Nha national seat of government, the Royal Palace and is the headquarters of the President of Hungary.
Geographical location: Budapest
The Hungarian capital has a distinguished strategic location, as it is located in the Carpathian Basin, located 216 kilometers to the southeast of the Austrian city of Vienna, and 1,565 km to the southwest of the Russian capital, Moscow, and the Danube River passes through it, which separates it into two parts, and its area 525 square kilometers.
Climate of Budapest
Budapest is characterized by a transitional climate between harsh and moderate climatic conditions, and is characterized by abundant amounts of water, and annual precipitation reaches 600 mm, and the average annual temperature reaches about 11 degrees Celsius, which ranges from 22 degrees in July, to -1 degrees Celsius in January.
History of the city of Budapest
Budapest was a small settlement, then it grew and became the capital of Romenia known as Lower Pannonia. During the nineteenth century, citizens of Hungary began to live in it. Budapest prospered as a global city, and after the unification of Best County on the east bank of the Danube, the city was formed on November 17, 1873 AD, and the city was the common capital of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire with Vienna, before the fall of the Empire in 1918, and it formed The city is a focal point in many revolutions and battles over the centuries, making it the first choice for its choice as the capital of Hungary after independence in 1918.
Tourist places in Budapest
Budapest has many tourist places to visit, including the following:
- Margaret Island: The length of this island is approximately 2.4 km, and it is located in the middle of Budapest, surrounded by the Danube River, and contains a water tower and a fountain for music, in addition to many parks, which made it one of the unique entertainment places.
- Buda Castle: This castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site and was rebuilt after the Second World War.
- Andrassy Street: It is the most famous city street, and it runs from the center of Budapest to the city park.
- Hungarian Parliament Building: It is the headquarters of the National Assembly in Hungary, and is the largest and tallest building in the city.
- Fisherman’s Bastion: It is located on the banks of the Danube, a new Romen style, and has seven towers.