Set on the glorious Danube River, Budapest and Hungarians have continuously produced most remarkable personalities in the art and scientific world; like List, Teller, (Calvin) Klein, Rubik and many other inventors. Must be the good food! The flat (Pest) east side of the river is more residential, the hilly (Buda) west side has great monuments and scenery...
Some of the main tourist sites: views from Gellert Hill, The parliament building, Matthias Church, Buda Castle Palace, Fishermen's Bastion and definitely try one of the many spas around the city. [edit text][editors]
