Discover Budapest with the most knowledgeable andentertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to soak in a spa, soakup culture with world-class opera and Art Nouveau architecture, or simplydigest the city's best coffee and cake, TheRough Guide to Budapest will show you ideal places to sleep, eat, drink,relax and shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to Budapest- Independent, trusted reviewswritten in Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to helpyou getthe most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.- Full-colour maps throughout -navigate the central boulevards or the old centre ofObuda without needing to get online.- Stunning, inspirational images- Itineraries - carefullyplanned, themed routes to help you organize your trip and see the very best of the city.- Detailed coverage - whether in thecity centre or up in the Buda Hills and beyond, this travel guide has in-depthpractical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered: the Belvaros (InnerCity); Lipotvaros and Ujlipotvaros; Terezvaros and Erzsebetvaros; the Varosliget(City Park) and the stadium district; Jozsefvaros and Ferencvaros;the Var and central Buda; Gellert-hegy and the Taban; Obuda and Margit-sziget;the Buda Hills. Attractions include: St Stephen's Basilica; Fishermen's Bastion;Hungarian National Gallery; Applied Arts Museum; the Var (Castle Hill);Holocaust Memorial Centre; the Palace of Arts; House of Terror; Great Synagogue;Szechenyi Baths; ruin bars; children's railways and chairlift; Hungarian RailwayHistory Park; Memento Park; Palace of Miracles; Tropicarium; NagytetenyiCastle.- Listings chapters - from accommodationto cafes and patisseries, arts and entertainment, plus shopping, baths and pools andKids' Budapest.- Basics - essential pre-departurepractical information including getting there, local transport, city tours, the media,festivals, culture and etiquette, public holidays and more.- Background information - aContexts chapter devoted to history, music, and books, plus ahandy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with theRough Guide to Budapest