Budapest is often described as the Queen of the Danube and possesses a rich and fascinating history as well as a vibrant cultural heritage. Throughout time it has managed to maintain its magic and charm and has been regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Budapest has also been called the City of Spas as a dozen thermal baths complexes are served by over a hundred natural thermal springs.
Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary. It is made up of two cities, Buda on the west bank of the river and Pest on the east bank. Budapest’s music history includes the composers Franz Liszt, Erno Dohnanvi, Bela Bartok, Zoltan Kodaly and the opera composer Ferenc Erkel. In Budapest, there are beautiful music venues such as the Almassy Square Leisure Centre, Franz Liszt Academy of Music and Petofi Hall. Budapest is considered an important Central European city for business, culture and tourism. It attracts over 20 million visitors a year. World Heritage Sites include the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, the Millennium Underground railway, and Andrassy Avenue.
