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River Boats line the Danube on both sides as you are closer to the Chain Bridge area, the enter of everything.

Distant view from Castle Hill looking at Budapest, the Pest side.

Wedding party entering St. Stphans Basilica on the Pest side of the river.

Building at the top of the Castle Hill which over looks the city.

The Hungarian Parliament Building also known as the Parliament of Budapest after its location, It is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, a notable landmark of Hungary and a popular tourist destination in Budapest. It lies n the bank of the Danube. It is currently the largest building in Hungary and it is still the tallest building in Budapest

1930's to WWII

Half way up the tram

Fisherman's Bastion so named because the fisherman's guild was responsible for protecting this section of the medieval defenses, this isn't a building so much as a glorified wall.

Close up shot of Parliament

Same view only more close up of the buildings.

We awoke the next morning pulling into Budapest, Hungary. This was my second visit to Budapest and the country of Hungary. Budapest is cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe,ranked as "the world's second best city" by Condé Nast Traveler and "Europe's 7th most idyllic place to live" by Forbes.

The building is huge..

Chili Peppers grown locally

Roof of Matthias Church is very unusual tiles. Matthias Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Budapest, Hungary, in front of the Fisherman's Bastion at the heart of Buda's Castle

Key attractions include Buda Castle, a palace razed and rebuilt over centuries, now home to the Hungarian National Gallery and Budapest History Museum. The turrets and terraces of Fisherman’s Bastion offer views over the Danube and nearby Matthias Church.

The winding cobblestone streets and leafy promenades of Castle Hill lead past baroque houses, Habsburg monuments and cafes including early 19th-century Ruszwurm.

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