"God, take a pity on Hungarians,
Who are being thrown by disasters,
Stretch out a protective arm towards them On the sea of their pain."
(Hungarian National Anthem by Ferenc Kölcsey)

The highly emotional Hungarian national anthem gives a revealing insight into the stormy history of the Hungarians. Let us now focus on the history of its capital city, Budapest spiced up with some related lines taken from the anthem.

Budapest, the capital city of Hungary is praised for its authentic charms, magnificent historical buildings and quality spas.

Both sides of the city, the hilly Buda and the flat Pest divided by the river Danube are rich in attractions: The castle District (Matthias Church, the Royal Palace with the National Gallery, Fisherman's bastion) and Gellért Hill in Buda and the Parliament, the Hungarian National Museum, St. Stephen's Basilica, Heroes' Square with the Museum of Fine Arts and the City Park in Pest.

If you are feeling a bit weary and sore after sightseeing a refreshing thermal bath is all you need where you can relax and spoil yourself away from the hustle and bustle of the city.