Seven things to do and see in Budapest as Formula 1 races in Hungary

Budapest is Hungary’s capital and is bisected by the River Danube with a 19th-century Chain Bridge that connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest.

Formula 1 races at the Hungaroring for 70 laps at a challenging track that has recently been refurbished to have a more modern building.

Here, Travel News Blitz’s Ayla Vaughan explores seven things to do and see in Budapest.

Hungarian Parliament Building

The Hungarian Parliament Building is a domed neo-Gothic structure that was inspired by the British House of Parliament.

This stunning building serves as both a vibrant government center and a proud city landmark on the banks of the Danube.

Great / Central Synagogue

The Great / Central Synagogue is the world's second-largest synagogue and features a room that holds up to three thousand people.

It was built between 1854 and 1859 in the Moorish Revival and Romantic Historicist styles, with the decoration based on Islamic models from North Africa and medieval Spain (the Alhambra) - and was previously the border of the Budapest Ghetto in WWII.

Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum

The Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum is a place where visitors can learn about Hungary’s role in WWII and the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. 

It had an important role during the Cold War as a top secret nuclear bunker, but now serves as a museum that provides an unforgettable experience underneath Castle Hill. 

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Watch the Hungarian Grand Prix

Formula 1 visits the Hungaroring, which is just outside the city of Budapest in Mogyoród, and takes place from August 1-3 in the summer heat.

This 4.381km circuit has 14 corners and just one DRS zone on the main straight, with Lewis Hamilton having a great record at this track (a total of 8 wins).

Central Market Hall

Central Market Hall, is one of the largest indoor markets in Budapest where you can buy fresh produce and has neo-Gothic architecture elements. 

On the upper floors, you can taste authentic Hungarian cuisine (such as goulash with dumplings, chicken paprikash and fisherman's soup) at the food stalls and eateries. 

Buda Castle

Sitting atop Castle Hill and overlooking the river Danube is Buda Castle, which is a sprawling castle and palatial complex that dates back to the 1700s. 

Here, you will find a variety of attractions such as art and history museums, massive courtyards, churches, chapels, restaurants and iconic monuments such as the Fisherman’s Bastion, famous for its fairytale-like exteriors. 

St. Stephen's Basilica

St. Stephen's Basilica was built between 1851 and 1905 and serves as a large parish church that accommodates 8,500 people.

The building features a magnificent 300-foot, neo-Renaissance dome as well as two towers and six bells in total, and is named after Saint Stephen I of Hungary, the first King of Hungary.

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