15 best things to do in Budapest

2023 marked 150 years of unification of the cities of Buda and Pest, yet Hungary’s gorgeous capital has had to contend with the atrocities of fascism and communism since then. Despite – or perhaps because of – this dark past, Budapest is one of the most fascinating cities you’ll visit in Europe, as well as one of the most beautiful. And, as is often the case when a city has survived troubled times (Berlin is an oft-touted example), it’s helped to create a city that’s even more…