Time Out Budapest - 6th Edition (Time Out Guides)

by TimeOutGuidesLtd (Author)

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  Paperback
  2007

  $4.11

  Forever characterised as two towns dramatically divided by the Danube, Budapest is back at the heart of Europe. This metropolis of ornate spas, opulent hotels and elegant coffee-houses is reliving its glory days as a Habsburg hub. Now, after a century of wars, uprisings and Socialist stasis, the Hungarian capital is gleaming again with luxury options. Away from the five-star hotels along the river and city ring, Budapest is also a-buzz with cultural fire-power and underground energy. While inner-city courtyards bloom as bohemian nightspots for DJs (the same DJs who spin at foam parties in all-night Turkish baths), a high-brow arts agenda thrives in a sumptuous opera house and the prestigious contemporary National Theatre. Gypsy, folk and Balkan styles are regular features on the concert programme. New downtown shopping hubs display the best of today's Hungarian art, fashion and design, distinct from the time-warp tourist traps of yesterday.

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  Paperback
  1996

  $3.47

  This guide to Budapest has been written and researched by people who live and work in the city. There is information on where to stay, the sights, museums, art galleries and architecture, restaurants, wine bars, pubs and coffee houses. The book also looks at the entertainment in the city, including clubs, cinemas, dance halls, Turkish baths and folk dancing. Budapest is covered by area, from the ramparts of the castle district to the backstreets of the Jewish ghetto. There are full details of opening times, admission prices and transport.