15 facts about Budapest (Hungary), the eyes of the Russians

Our reader writes Anton Shilov

1. change the currency should be with caution. Banks will always be a very unfavorable exchange rate and in exchange have to carefully study the Commission. Exchangers are many, but often, if all the count rate will be the same.

2. The most popular souvenir from Hungary - Paprika. On its removal no customs restrictions. Just a lot of souvenirs in the form of pepper.



3. The most beautiful building is considered to parliament. It is difficult to find a free guided tour of the Parliament. If pre-fill out an application online, you can get in on a tour.



4. Ethnic cuisine is very familiar. This is usually a stew. The most popular dish - stew.



5. local currency - the forint. They are useful only in the cab on the market, in street kiosks selling drinks and food. In all other cases it is more convenient to pay card. Euros accepted everywhere, but usually overstate the price.



6. If snow falls - sidewalks with salt bath.



7. On the streets of the city are common bakery. Go there for local fresh bread and pastries. Usually there are a few tables inside, but there is rarely someone sitting. If you sit in the morning with a cup of coffee - all visitors will greet you and to wish a good day.



8. The homeless are rare and always very clean and good shoes.



9. The shopping centers are always on duty doctor. When you receive a job sellers specify their language skills. If you become ill - find Russian-speaking guards to bring the conversation with the doctor.



10. The water from the tap is clean and drinkable.

11. In Budapest many thermal springs. There bathing waters with different compositions from different kinds of diseases. The biggest swimming pool in Europe - "Section" has a lot of pools with a choice of temperature from 15 to 40 degrees.



12. If you visit sites without a guide, you better to have them any idea. Otherwise, you can get into awkward situations. For example, on the embankment of the Danube, near the Parliament, installed dozens of pairs of men's, women's, children's shoes made of cast iron. Many people think it's funny, people are starting to have fun, try it ... A monument to Holocaust victims, who were shot and pushed into the Danube. Previously, of course, removed shoes.



13. The eastern and western parts of the city are connected by a plurality of bridges over the Danube, and on two of them can get to Margaret Island. The entire island is a park. The movement of vehicles is prohibited.



14. In Budapest, a very common package offers. Even by the city administration has a Budapest Card. Card entitles you to unlimited travel around the city on any public transport, and also gives a lot of discounts and bonuses. For example, free entry to the museum or a discount on the entrance to the zoo.



15. If you buy a ticket for a trip on the tram you need to punch it punch. In the composter regularly arises turn visited all doubt how to do it correctly. Ask local useless. They enjoy travel. Turn to him the ticket numbers in the cells. Symbol, arrow-like hints which way to insert the ticket into the composter.



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