City Breaks to Budapest - By: Asifkhan

Anyone who has been to Budapest will know exactly what makes it one of Europe's best-loved destinations; you're really getting two cities for the price of one. Bisected by the mighty Danube the city has something of a split personality. On the west side of the river is historic Buda; the ancient heart of the capital. On the east side is industrious Pest; defined by handsome boulevards and the familiar sights and sounds of European commerce.

Budapest is the richest capital in hot water springs in the world. That's why it is often described as a city of baths. The underground waters and springs of Budapest have very important role in the life of the city. The mineral and medicinal waters contain various minerals. The water temperature varies between 14 °C and 96 °C. These springs are used both to replenish the waters of medicinal baths and open air pools and also for drinking therapies. These springs come from 600-1000m deep along an 80km long geological break line.

Budapest has got everything you need for a city break: a good range of accommodation, plenty of entertainment, great bars and restaurants, all-night parties and it's great value once you get here. It is exceptionally cosmopolitan with 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites, the most hydrothermal and mineral springs with the best known thermal baths, the largest synagogue in Europe and the best sounding Opera house with the cheapest tickets.

Also known by some as the City of the Spas, the heart of the city of Budapest is richly endowed with natural springs which are renowned for their various medicinal properties. Some 118 springs supply the city's spas and baths with water ranging in temperature from 70 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit (21-78°C).The Gellert Baths are some of the most beautiful baths to be found in Budapest.

The local cuisine and wine is good. The most famous restaurant is the Gundel which has an opulent dining room adorned with 19th-century paintings. The restaurant offers preparing traditional dishes in an innovative fashion. Gundel is a place to be seen, and most prominent visitors make a point of having at least one meal in Gundel's when in Budapest.

Sightseeing in Budapest offers some of the most glorious architecture in Europe, easily the equal of some of the more famous European landmarks. One of the bonuses, of course, about visiting historical landmarks is that many of them are free, increasing the savings made on your cheap holiday.

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