BUDAPEST

Budapest is a beautiful historical city in Europe and is situated on banks of Danube. It actually blends three metropolises; Obuda with Roman and Celtic ruins, active pest with commercial and government districts in the flat terrain of east bank and Buda in the mount on West Bank, popular for its historical Castle Hill as well as gorgeous residential area. United in the year of 1873, Budapest is now-a-days renowned as a home to one of the most stunning World Heritage Sites.

''The Budapest Autumn Festival'' and ''The Budapest Spring Festival'' are 2 main international art, film, theatre and music festivals. Ballet and Grand opera are hosted at ''Opera House'' whereas ''Qperetta Theatre'' is a beautiful place to see as well as hear musicals and operettas of Abraham, Kalman and Lehar. Vivid dancing and folk music shows are held regularly at ''Buda Vigado'' and ''Duna Palota'' theatres. At Merlin Theatre, you can see several famous foreign language productions.

Things to see and do in Budapest

If you are in the city to spend your holidays, you will be glad to know that there is so much in the city to visit including various churches, monuments, museums, thermal baths, entertainment, several Islands and many shopping areas. Vajdahunyad Castle, located on ''Szechenyi Island'' is actually a group of historical buildings and home to ''Dohany Street synagogue'' which is considered as the largest one in whole Europe. When it comes to churches present in the city, ''Saint Stephen''s Basilica'' is the largest one in country and has been built in a classical architectural style. Other two most popular churches of the city are Matthias church and Cave Chapel church.

Various other tourist destinations of Budapest include Budapest Parliament, Chain Bridge, Castle district, Gallert Hill, Heroes square, Vaci Street, Budapest Statue Park, Margaret Island, City Park, Old Buda, Jewish Budapest, Danube Cruise, New York Palace, Gerbeaud Café and many more.

Airlines flying to Budapest

 Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss Air and Austrian Airlines are some of the major airlines offering cheap tickets to Budapest.

Passport and Visa requirements for US Citizens

U.S. citizens are required to present a valid passport that has at least one blank visa page and the passport should not expire within six months of the last day you are in the country. U.S. citizens are not required to secure a visa in advance of travel to the country. You may stay in the country without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days