Danube's Grandeur: A Pest Side Promenade

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Here is a walking tour of Budapest's best-known sights, including notable buildings and memorials, with views over the Danube. It also passes through quieter side streets away from the main roads.

Along the way

Hungarian Parliament BuildingAdmire the magnificent neo-Gothic architecture of Hungary's Parliament, one of Europe's most iconic buildings.

Shoes on the Danube BankPause at this poignant memorial, a tribute to the Jewish victims shot into the Danube during WWII.

St. Stephen's BasilicaMarvel at the majestic St.

Gresham Palace & Széchenyi István SquareGaze upon the stunning Art Nouveau façade of Gresham Palace, a former luxury hotel now housing a Four Seasons.

Hungarian National Bank (exterior) and Postal Savings BankDiscover the architectural splendor of the Hungarian National Bank and the nearby Postal Savings Bank, both showcasing exquisite Art Nouveau designs.

Szabadság Tér (Liberty Square)Conclude our tour in the historic Szabadság Tér, a square rich with memorials and significant buildings.

The route

Distance3.9 km

Walking≈ 52 min

Running≈ 24 min

Climb↑ 3 m

RouteCircular

A 3.9 km circular route from Budapest to walk, run or cycle, with 3 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 3 m in total

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StartHungarian Parliament Building, Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3, Budapest 1055, HungaryOpen the start in Maps →

FinishBack where you started

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