Budapest: Audio Guided Walking Tour (3:45 - 23 audio comments)

At the opposite end of the natural image of a religious building, the troglodyte church of Notre-Dame-des-Hungarians easily deserves a courtesy visit. Located inside a cave, like the famous sanctuary of Lourdes, this small Catholic place of worship is a truly surprising place.

In the prestigious district of Buda, ancient palaces are kings. There are still several dozen of them, proudly standing, and each of them recalls the memory of the great noble and princely families who once lived on these lands.

Perched 235 meters at the top of Mount Gellért, the Citadel of Budapest has dominated the city and the Danube for over a century and a half. Built between 1851 and 1854 by order of Emperor Franz Joseph, this 220-meter-long fortress was used above all to...

With such an opening onto the Danube, it is difficult not to wonder about this monumental silhouette. And as you can see from behind, dominating the city from the heights, the curiosity is even greater.

Welcome to the western bank of the Danube, in Buda! Here you are in the historical soul of Budapest, perched majestically on its green hills. Look around you: these paved streets, these baroque facades, this undulating relief... You are in a real book

What could be more sovereign than this ornamental arch to mark the entrance to the Budavár Palace. It's called the Habsburg Gate. It is in its appearance, which is both so elaborate and impressive, from the beginning of the 20th century, that this structure makes us succumb to its charms.

Given the look, the name and the geographical position, the doubt is over, we are in the presence of one of the most important monuments in Budapest. Let's dig in together to find out a bit more.

It is on Szentháromság utca, opening on your left, that the very refined Ruszwurm Confectionery is located. Its facade, admittedly without fireworks, is easily spotted from afar thanks to this pistachio green color, which already shows gluttony in itself.

With 800 years of history, the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, more commonly known as the Church of Saint Matthias, has virtually missed no major events that have affected Budapest, near or far.

A true tourist attraction in Budapest, the Fishermen's Bastion fulfils more a decorative function than a historical one. Completed in 1902, after two decades of work, this walk, almost straight out of a fairy tale, is a tribute to the ancestors of the Hungarian people, called the Magyars.

In addition to its obvious tourist attraction, Fishermen's Bastion offers you a royal view of one of the city's most iconic monuments: the Budapest Parliament. There are no two buildings as long, as majestic, placed on the banks of the Danube.

To visit Budapest is to discover a city full of surprises. And to really appreciate it, it's best to keep an inquisitive mind and a keen eye. Exploration, here, makes perfect sense.

The Chain Bridge, or Széchenyi Bridge, is one of the strongest symbols of Budapest. The first permanent bridge to connect Buda and Pest, it was inaugurated in 1849, at a time when crossing the Danube was still done by boat or, in winter, on foot on the ice.

You are arriving at Széchenyi Square... or maybe you have already heard of Roosevelt Square? Don't worry, it's not a trap. In reality, Roosevelt preceded Széchenyi. In 1947, the square was renamed in honor of the 32nd President of the United States

Unlike many other major religious buildings in Europe, St. Stephen's Basilica is relatively new, with an inauguration that dates back to 1905. A very young existence, which in no way detracts from the place occupied by the site in the heart of Budapest.

Stretched over a total length of 2310 meters, Andrássy Avenue is one of the main and historic streets of Budapest. Continuously crossed since its construction in 1872, it pays tribute to Gyula Andrássy.

Lost between traditions and modernity, between memory and renewal, the Jewish quarter of Budapest oscillates between painful past and abundant contemporary life.

Originally from Bavaria, then Austrian through her marriage, Elisabeth of Austria, or “Sissi” for the most intimate, liked to be everywhere at the same time, except at her royal court in Vienna.

With its 53 meters long and 26 meters wide, the Great Synagogue of Budapest commands respect. It is the largest in Europe, and the second largest in the world, just behind that of Jerusalem.

Parallel to the Danube, Vaci Utca Street is probably one of the most famous and busiest streets in Budapest. Without it, a stroll through the center would not have the same spice.

In Budapest, it is the Danube that marks the border between the different facets of the city. A separation that is both geographical... and social. It has always been that way, or almost always.

Overlooked by a huge access door, this building, which looks like a railway station, is in fact the city's central halls. In the 19th century, times were tough for Budapest. Food is struggling to be delivered, the condition of food is not great, and infectious diseases are spreading.

Look at this monumental facade that is revealed on your left, with its sculpted entrance, its verdigris domes, and its beautiful balconies... You are in front of one of the jewels of Budapest: the Gellért Baths. It's hard to get more iconic.