European Tours of Budapest: Discover a World of Beauty

By Brad Morgan

There is no inadequacy of European tours for the continent's best tourist spots.

You can easily find packages that offer tours of Rome, London, Paris, or Madrid. But a lot of of Europe's most superb locales are slighted by tourists.

For instance, you may have never planned for going to Budapest, but "the City of Spas" and "Queen of the Danube" is a European charm. Capital of Hungary, Budapest includes a wealth of history and architecture to lure any tourist. Even the locals are held in amazement of this spectacular city.

The Remarkable Past

If you don't spend your complete stay there staring at the breathtaking scenery, you can visit some of Budapest's wonderful attractions.

History enthusiasts will be amply frequented by the city's museums. Visit the Aquincum Museum and see the ruins of the ancient Roman Empire city of Aquincum.

Or check out the Budapest History Museum and Castle Museum. You'll come across a vast collection highlighting Budapest's archaeological contribution to the Roman times.

Check out the well known railway system at the Transport Museum. It is one of the oldest collections of its type. The depth and scope of history which exist in these museums is mind blowing. You could go there time and again and still know something interesting.

There is an intense historical importance in Budapest, especially for those of the Jewish community.

It can be difficult to know that in this wondrous and stunning city, a half million people were taken to Auschwitz. In the midst of the splendor lies a reminder of what tragedy was faced by these men and women.

Budapest's Natural Wonders

Springs of originally warm waters are spread over Budapest?s landscape, and each has claim to curative values of its own.

These are used as thermal baths, and tourists come from all over the world to this City of Spas. Each spring or bath has its own history.

The Szechenyi Bath, the hottest and deepest bath in Budapest, is one of the largest bathing complexes anywhere in Europe! This natural spring water is so warm that its fame is unaffected by the chills of winter.

As if soaking in a true, outdoor thermal bath weren't exciting enough, Budapest also has some beautiful caves. Carved by the springs, these provide yet one more amazing prospect to explore. Visiting Budapest is nothing but visiting a paradise.

Tours are provided through a few of the caves. This is truly a tour that refreshes the mind and the body.

If you think Europe only stands as far as Rome and London, you'll be pleasantly amazed to find that Budapest is very much worth the trip. Take a trip out of the usual and be rewarded with the magnificence of Budapest.

If the purpose of your European tour is to discover new things, bask in the warmth of beauty, and have a wealth of activities from which to choose, then your destination is clear. Go to Budapest. - 29958

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