Hungary - A Traveler's Delight

Hungary is located in central Europe and is a greatits underground rail system is responsible in no
place to visit. Indeed it is frequently mentioned assmall way for this. There are three lines (yellow,
one of the top 20 countries that any travelerred and blue) which criss-cross the city allowing
must visit. Its capital Budapest is considered to betourist to get around Budapest quite easily.
one of the most beautiful capital cities in th..Budapest also has 25 tram lines which is a
Hungary is located in central Europe and is a greatwonderful way for a tourist to see and explore
place to visit. Indeed it is frequently mentioned asthe city. The most popular tourist destination is
one of the top 20 countries that any travelerthe Royal Palace. Within it lie the National Gallery,
must visit. Its capital Budapest is considered to bethe Fisherman's Bastion and the Matthias Church.
one of the most beautiful capital cities in theIn downtown Pest, one can also see the
world. Being centrally located in Europe, it sharesHungarian Parliament which overlooks he Danube.
its borders with Ukraine, Romania, Slovakia,St. Stephen's Cathedral and The Great Synagogue
Croatia, Austria, Slovenia and Serbia.along with the Jewish Museum are other stops on
Temperatures in Hungary top 40 degreesany tourist itinerary. The Danubuis range of hotels
centigrade at the peak of summer and areis a decent mid range option to stay for travelers
known to drop down all the way to -20 degreesin Hungary.
in the winter months. Hungary receives its shareEger is located in northern Hungary and is a
of rainfall due to the continental nature ofmountain country surrounded by the Matra and
prevailing weather patterns. The west usuallyBukk mountains. This historic town is popular with
receives more rain than the east and droughtstourists because of the Egri Var Castle which is
are not an uncommon occurrence there.the prime attraction of this town. Besides this
Hungary is home to several World Heritage sites.there is a weapons exhibit, mint museum, Gothic
Many of these are located in the capital city ofPalace and an art gallery for visitors to see. Eger
Budapest as well as the historic town of Eger.is also a wine country with some of the best
Budapest is one of Europe's most beautiful, livelyHungarian wines being produced in this area. The
and enjoyable cities. The city is very green withmost famous of the red wines produced in
numerous large parks, wonderful museums and aHungary is the Egri Bikaver or Bull's Blood.
pulsating nightlife. With over 20 million visitorsThere is an amazing phenomenon called
every year it is no wonder that Budapest is aTiszavirágzás that can be observed in
must visit for any traveler in Europe.mid-June usually in Hungary. The Tisza produces
Budapest is actually made up of two cities whichswarms of mayflies ever year which look like
lie on either bank of the Danube River. Buda liesflowers! While pollution has taken its toll in the past
on the west bank and Pest lies on the east.on this natural phenomenon, in recent years the
Budapest is an easy city to get around city andpopulation of these insects is again increasing.