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Any visit to Budapest reveals a city that is going places. Communism is well and truly history the young are eager to adopt Western European values, while remaining in an obsessive relationship with Hungarys fascinating past. The traditions and history of the Magyar people are still vitally important, as is the ubiquitous mobile phone.

The key to Budapest lies in its history, marked by alternate periods of great wealth and prosperity and devastating eras of political and social upheaval. Repeated warfare was inevitable due to the strategic location of Budapest, spreading out on either side of the River Danube (Duna) in the heart of Europe, offering a defensive position and potential control of Central Europes main waterway.

The Magyars view their history not in black and white but in gold and silver. The first Golden Age coincided with the reign of Renaissance King Matyás (1458-90). The second Golden Age was symbolised by the 1896 Millennium celebration in Városliget (City Park) and the Silver Age was the 20th-century inter-war period, when the likes of Evelyn Waugh and the Prince of Wales frequented Budapests spas and casinos. Balanced against the good times, however, there is the Turkish victory over the Hungarians in 1526 (with the ensuing rebuilding of Buda as a Turkish capital) the Hapsburg rule that continued to deprive Hungary of its autonomy until 1867, the devastation caused by World War II and Russian control, only lifted in 1989. These significant events have turned the Hungarians into a flexible and resilient race, proud of their national heroes Count István Széchenyi (1791-1860), responsible for the first bridge across the River Danube, and the poet Sándor Petofi, remembered for his revolutionary Nemzeti dal (National Song), read on the steps of the National Museum on 15 March 1848.

The modern Budapest was born in 1873, when Buda, Óbuda and Pest were officially joined. Today, the city is composed of 23 districts (kerületek), each designated on maps, street signs and addresses by Roman numerals (I to XXIII). Buda and Pest still remain distinct, however, creating an interesting west bank-east bank contrast. Hilly Buda is situated in the west, with its narrow cobbled streets and mixture of medieval and neo-classical buildings almost totally reconstructed after World War II. Flat Pest lies to the east, with its wide boulevards and Art Deco styles. The city is a mixture of Turkish, Venetian, Empire and Art Nouveau in a crazy mosaic of mismatching styles. Perhaps the Hilton Hotel combines the oddest example, with its 13th-century Gothic church, 17th-century façade and gleaming modern glass and concrete.

Budapest has a continental climate, with extreme differences in temperature between the winter and summer months. Snowfall is frequent in winter and rain is fairly common all year round. Two and a half million people (roughly one-fifth of the countrys population) live in this cosmopolitan city, making Budapest the political, intellectual, commercial and cultural capital of Hungary.

Hungary joined the EU in May this year (2004) and the streets of the capital are sure to get more crowded as Westerners discovers the charms of a city that not only boasts beautiful architecture but also offers visitors top attractions. The Hungarian Tourist Board is doing a lot to promote the country abroad, and Budapest is already proving increasingly popular as a business destination it wont be long until leisure travellers follow suit.

Tourism Office of Budapest

Address: 1364 Budapest PF.215, 1052 Budapest

Email: info@budtour.hu

Phone: +36 (0) 1 266 0479

E-Klub
This erstwhile rock disco of the Communist era is now a banging, mainstream house nightclub. Three dancefloors serve up beefy sounds from local and visiting DJs, laser strobes and hot snacks to a young crowd.
SOTE Klub
Once a week Budapest's medical university is transformed into a labyrinth of dance floors and bars - the SOTE Klub - attracting a dressed-up crowd on the pull.
Hungarian National Gallery
The Hungarian National Gallery, housed in the breathtaking Buda Palace, offers a vast collection of art ranging from the medieval period to the 20th century.

Airport Guide

Budapest Ferihegy Airport

Airport Information

Country

Hungary

Address

Budapest Ferihegy Airport, H 1675, Budapest Pf 53, Hungary

Country Code

Telephone

(0)1 296 9696 or (0)1 296 7000

Fax

(0)1 296 6000

E-mail

info@bud.hu

Website

www.bud-airport.hu

Location

The airport is located 24km (15 miles) southeast of Budapest

Time Zone

GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)

Number of Terminals

Airport News

Terminal 1 reopened in summer 2005 following extensive renovations. In the future, the terminal will be dedicated to no-frills airlines.

Transfer between Terminals

There is a covered walkway between the terminals.

Driving Directions

The airport is located on route E60 and is clearly signposted from Budapest. A ring road is planned for the near future for easier access from other cities.

Car Parking

There are short-term car parks situated at both terminals. There is also a long-term car park with security surveillance.

Car Hire

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National Alamo and Sixt all have desks located immediately after customs on the Arrivals levels in both Terminal 2A and Terminal 2B.

Public Transport

Road: Taxi: Taxis are available from the airport at the taxi stand, but their fares can be unregulated; passengers should make sure that the taxi meter is on or, if there is no meter, negotiate a fare before leaving the airport. Bus: There is an Airport Minibus (tel: (0)1 296 8555) service to any address in Budapest – the Airport Minibus desk in the Arrivals hall sells tickets and takes reservations. A pre-pay local express bus no.93 runs between the underground metro terminus, Köbánya-Kispest, and the airport terminals; passengers may wish to alight at Deák tér where the three underground lines converge.

Information and Help Desks

Help desks are situated on all levels in Terminals 2A and 2B. The tourist information desks are located immediately after customs in both terminals.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: Banking facilities and a bureau de change are available. Eating and drinking: There are various restaurants and snack bars throughout the airport. Shopping: There are shops, including duty-free. Luggage: A lost property service is available (tel: (0)1 296 5665). Left-luggage is located in the Arrivals area of Terminal 2B, open daily 24 hours (tel: (0)1 296 8802). Other facilities: There is a chapel in Terminal 2B.

Conference and Business Facilities

Business class passengers in Terminal 2B have access to the Cirrus Lounge (tel: (0)1 296 5933), which is located on the transit area on the first floor. Facilities include photocopiers, computers, fax, credit card telephones and free Internet access. In both terminals, there are business centres and VIP lounges with hostess services in various languages, telephone, fax, computers with Internet access, photocopying and an interpreter service. There are two meeting rooms in Terminal 2B; one can accommodate six people, the other between 30-40 people.

Disabled Facilities

There are five disabled toilets within the transit areas and four in other areas. Services are available to help passengers who need assistance boarding or disembarking aircraft and to help passengers with impaired vision. An ambulance service is also available. Passengers should contact their airline in advance for assistance; wheelchairs are available at the airport help desks, on request.

Airport Hotels

The three-star Hotel Stacio (tel: (0)6 29 353 053; website: www.hotelstacio.hu) is located at the airport and opened in July 2006. It has 31 rooms, all brand new. The Ibis Aero (tel: (0)1 347 9715; website: www.ibis-aero.hu), located about 12km (8 miles) from the airport, is close to central Budapest. Guests can take the shuttle bus from the Passenger Service Desk at the airport and buy tickets on the bus or take a taxi. Underground metro trains connect to the city centre.