Pest Attractions
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Until its union with Buda and Obuda in 1872 Pest was an independent town, but for a long time its development was hampered as it was overshadowed by the neighboring royal town. Nevertheless, for a long time Pest had close links with Buda. The Romans maintained a "castrum contra Aquincum" at Marcius 15 tér, the purpose of which was to protect the Danube crossing. The Hungarian rulers who resided in Buda visited Pest from time to time to attend services in what is now the Inner City Parish Church. By the 15th C Pest had become prosperous. At this time the town was surrounded by fortifications which followed the course of the present Inner Ring.
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Parliament Building
The Neo-Gothic Parliament Building is a huge landmark resting on the bank of the Danube. It was completed in 1904 and is one of the most outstanding buildings in Budapest.
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Danube Corso
This section of the Danube contains a number of large hotels and is known for its views of some of the city's most famous sites and monuments.
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Elisabeth Bridge
The Elisabeth Bridge is a modern suspension bridge that stretches 378 m across the river.
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Ethnographical Museum
The Ethnographical Museum, located in the old Palace of Justice, contains an impressive collection of artifacts related to rural Hungarian life.
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Franciscan Church
This Baroque style, 18th C Franciscan Church stands on the northwest side of the Ferenciek tere.
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Freedom Square
The historic Freedom Square is surrounded by architectural treasures, including the Exchange Building, the Hungarian National Bank, and the old Post Office Savings Bank.
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Hungarian Academy of Science
The Hungarian Academy of Science is housed in a large Renaissance style building constructed in 1864.
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Inner City Parish Church
This is the oldest church in Pest, originating in the 11th C and added on to over the years. During the Turkish occupation it was a mosque, later it was restored in Baroque style, and again in Classical style.
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Kossuth Lajos tér
On this square stands some impressive architecture, including the Parliament Building, the Ethnographical Museum and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food building.
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Martinelli tér
This former market place is today a major intersection with a couple of notable buildings, including the Servit church.
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Roosevelt Square
Roosevelt Square, near the Chain Bridge, is named for U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. On the north side is the Renaissance style Hungarian Academy of Science.
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St Stephen's Basilica
The huge St Stephen's Basilica has a 96 m high central dome, as well as two high towers. The interior is graced with important works of art.
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Váci utca
Váci utca is known for its countless shops selling, clothing, jewelry, arts and crafts, and much more.
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Parliament Building, Pest
St Stephen's Basilica, Pest
Freedom Square, Pest
Parliament Building, Pest
St Stephen's Basilica, Pest
Parliament Building, Pest
St Stephen's Basilica, Pest
