Budapest, the capital of Hungary is one of Europe's most impressive cities. With its riverside location and stately buildings it has been called the "Paris of the East." Budapest has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage site with its picturesque setting on the banks of the Danube River, its Buda Castle Quarter and fashionable Andrassy Avenue. Introduction To Budapest, Hungary - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Ruin Pubs - Budapest Memento Park - Gellert Baths - The Underground Cave System - The Bridges over The Danube - Castle Hill - The Parliament Building - St. Stephen's Basilica - The State Opera House - The Boscolo Budapest Hotel (New York Palace) - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop"