Budapest

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Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. Budapest was founded in 1873. In that year three cities on the side of the Danube: Buda, Óbuda (Old Buda) and Pest were unified. The city has about 1.7 million inhabitants. Its highest point is János Hill (527 m.) .

The main sights in Budapest are the Castle Hill (Várhegy), the Parliament (Országház) and St. Stephen's Basilica. Budapest is also known for the ruins of Aquincum, the capital city of the Roman Province of Pannonia. The city has a great atmosphere with nice cafes, spas and the traditional Hungarian hospitality.