Budapest - Pearl of the Danube

Budapest is often called the pearl of the Danube. As most cliches, this is true. Many of the attractions in the Hungarian capital are located on the banks of the Danube.

The Parliament building and one of the lions of the Chain Bridge (Széchenyi lánchíd in Hungarian).

Old and New in Budapest

Old and New in Budapest: the huge glass building of CET Budapest. The CET functions as a cultural and exhibition center.

The building is designed by Kas Oosterhuis, professor at the Faculty of Architecture, Delft University of Technology.

The Parliament in Budapest at Night

The Parliament building in Budapest at night, seen from the Buda side of the city.

The Holy Right Hand of St. Stephen, King of Hungary

The Holy Dexter, the intact right hand of King St. Stephen, on display in the chapel of St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest.

St. Stephen was the first King of Hungary. He is considered as the founder of the Hungarian State; his major achievement being the establishment of a Christian state.

The cult for his right hand emerged shortly after the opening of his tomb in 1083. The body was already decomposed but the hand had remained pretty much intact.

Around Budapest

Gluhwein, roasted piglet, bread. Budapest, Hungary. January 2014.

Budapest Airport Photo Impressions

Terminal 2 of Budapest International Airport. Recently the airport has been renamed after the famous Hungarian composer Ferenc Liszt.