Budapest, Hungary

Budapest is one of the most majestic capital cities of Europe. Rivaling Prague as the “Paris of Central Europe, ” Budapest possesses an eclectic mix of architecture, culture and history from east and west -- a mix of the Asian, Turkish, Austro-Hungarian and contemporary European.

Whether touring the historic Castle District in Buda or the wide boulevards and pedestrian shopping streets of Pest, Budapest is an accessible and affordable tourist destination. The world-renowned Budapest Opera is counted as one of Europe’s most magnificent. The Franz Liszt concert hall plays host to the finest musicians and orchestras the world over.

The invading Turks left behind a network of authentic Turkish baths and hot springs for which Budapest has become famous. Budapest’s streets are teaming with outdoor cafes and pastry shops. Hungarian wine now rivals that from the finest vineyards of France and Italy. An explosion of new restaurants, bistros and pubs has changed the face of Budapest and earned it a reputation as an award-winning center for international gastronomy – from the traditional Hungarian gulyas to the finest cuisines the world over: French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, etc. Budapest is a gem of Europe and a suitably dynamic venue for the International Venture Philanthropy Forum.

More information about Budapest and its many sites can be found at the following links:

http://www.timeout.com/budapest/

http://www.clickbudapest.com/

http://www.budapest.com/

http://www.budpocketguide.com/

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