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Budapest is one of the most beautiful and charming European capitals. It is a border area between the East and the West, crossed by the most famous river of the continent, the Danube, which, even if it is probably not as blue as it used to be, still makes a great sight from the numerous bridges crossing it. The Danube divides the city in its two main parts, Buda on top of the hill, and Pest in the plains, which until mid 19th century used to be two separate cities altogether.

The city has a complex, varied beauty, with buildings in various styles, many of which are relatively recent due to the frequent destructions the city has undergone. The architectural styles are a peculiar mixture of eastern and western influences, while the most interesting buildings are probably those in the peculiar Hungarian art nouveau style.

Budapest is also a great place to have fun: there are a lot of bars, clubs, and elegant, albeit affordable, cafés; there’s a wide choice of food and drink (beer is generally good and always very cheap), and the city’s cultural occasions are many, for every taste. So, get ready for a fine trip to the city that’s been often called "the Paris of the East"!