Winter weather in Budapest

Budapest is actually Buda and Pace, a Budapest with Danube and hot springs. This is a colorful city, which is her simple elegance, sadness and melancholy. Buda and Perth were originally two cities, and/kloc-0 formally merged more than 30 years ago. Pace on the east coast is a bustling administrative, commercial and cultural center, while Buda on the hills on the west coast has many historical sites, and most of the streets maintain the medieval style, which is a good place for nostalgia.

Princess Cece's favorite place is Hungary.

I believe many people go to Budapest for a complex, a movie complex. As for Budapest movies, I can only count Budapest love from 1999. People can't resist the sad mood of melancholy Sunday. From 20 14 in The Grand Budapest Hotel, I was moved to pay tribute to Zweig at the end.

However, I am neither a romantic nor a sentimental person. This time I went to Budapest, I just wanted to meet my old friends and feel the capital of the old Eastern European countries. I first knew that this city should be the geography of junior high school, but at that time I only knew that it was the city where the Danube, the mother river of Europe, passed.

After staying in Budapest for four days, I have to say that Budapest has satisfied almost all my interests in eastern European cities, including ancient buildings, jingling trams, a mountain, a river, moderate prices, sausages and beer, and most importantly, kind and lovely people. For four days, the first two days were extremely hot, up to 38 degrees; But it rained for the next two days, and it became extremely cool.

I have to admit that the night before I came, I also watched a lot of cellular strategies and did my homework well, but in fact, I couldn't plan when I got there. To sum up, these four days are "wandering", but wandering also has gains and fun, isn't it? Therefore, I provide some unprofessional strategies for friends who want to play. But to be honest, staying in this small city for four days may be extravagant, but it may not be so practical for some friends who want to go to many countries in a short time.

air ticket

Tickets can be paid attention to in advance. Remind everyone that Air France often offers special round-trip air tickets (for example, Air France's sister bought 150 euros, but at the cheapest time it was only 120 euros or even lower). If the time is right, the round-trip air ticket to Air France is more cost-effective, with basically no delay, just two hours. Budapest's airport is not big, it can't compare with Charles de Gaulle.

urban communications

You can buy a Budapest pass at the airport, which has three types: 24 hours, 48 hours and 72 hours. You can choose the effective time. This pass is unlimited, including buses, subways, trams and, more importantly, water bus! ! Don't worry, if it's very foreign, here's the water bus. Of course, you can pay a single ticket or ten tickets, which is no different from the traffic in Paris.

money

Hungary uses HUF, so it is not recommended that you change money at the airport, because it is a loss, and 50 euros basically costs 10 euros. In fact, there are ATMs everywhere. No problem with a French bank card, just take out the local currency. The exchange rate is calculated according to the exchange rate of the day.

It's convenient to get to the city center from the airport. Besides taxis, you can also take the 200E bus. Along the way, in the countryside with beautiful scenery, there is a strong rural wind from the inside out. And then in k? Get off at bánya-Kispest Station and change to Metro Line 3, which means we are going into town. Sitting in the old carriage of Metro Line 3, watching the passengers in the car leisurely, it seems that you can feel the breath of this ancient city in Eastern Europe from the beginning.

I have always felt that traffic, as the lifeblood of the city, can truly reflect the city's style. Because of this, I have an almost obsessive passion for the traffic in every city. Budapest, however, has just gathered almost all modes of transportation.

For example, Budapest has a yellow tram track with two cars connected. When it passes through a small forest, it gives people the illusion of returning to the sixties and seventies. Or the No.2 tram walking along the Danube River looks so quiet at night after a busy and noisy hot day.

The subway in Budapest is very crude now. Compared with the complicated subway lines in Beijing, Guangzhou and Guangzhou in China, it is simply childish, and each line has at most a dozen stops.

In other words, this subway line 1 with only a few carriages and exquisite body is said to be the first subway line in the world. The stations on this line are all yellow wooden building materials and wine-red wall columns, which are filled with a mysterious and quaint color, but they are completely free from the noise of subway stations in big cities. Subway tickets are all checked manually, and there will be one or two ticket inspectors at each entrance. If we show the pass we bought, it will be fine.

However, some stations have extremely steep escalators, which are almost flying at a speed, which really conforms to the style of nomadic people in Hungarian history. Remind everyone to grab the handrail and stand firm. This kind of elevator is basically in some big transfer stations, such as several big stations on Line 2 and Line 4. Standing on this escalator for the first time, I was a little afraid of heights, really scared. It is said that the longest time is Kossuth La José Té r station on Line 2, which lasts 9 1 sec! Do you really want to feel such a bold elevator? Again, we must hurry, taking the elevator is risky.

Of course, as the capital city, Budapest's traffic is constantly updated, so we can also see this well-known modern subway and subway station, mainly Line 2 and Line 4.

Of course, as the capital city, Budapest's traffic is constantly updated, so we can also see such well-known modern subways and subway stations, mainly Line 2 and Line 4, which are not much different from the domestic modern subways, except that there are few people.

Next, I'd like to introduce water bus, a special bus in Budapest. Water bus is also a very popular mode of transportation introduced by BKK (Budapest Public Transport Company, similar to the existence of RATP). There are three lines, D 1 1, D 12 and D 13. The three routes are all north-south along the Danube, so it is free to use the pass. Friends who have time may wish to try the Danube. Personal experience tells me that the scenery you see inside is definitely different from what you see on the shore, and finding a good weather to blow the wind on the boat is definitely a value-for-money experience. The ship will pass by Margaret Island in the north, and there are several stops on the island of D 13. You can also go to the island at any time. There is a legend on this island that a little princess made a wish that if the Mongols retreated, she would give herself to God. After that, the Mongols really withdrew, and she has been living in a monastery on the island.

(The latest information can be found on the BKV website. I suggest you check the operation of water bus the day before your trip, because sometimes they will change the route temporarily. )http://www.bkk.hu/

Sitting on a cruise ship, feeling the sea breeze blowing from the Danube, looking at the magnificent bridges and parliament buildings on both sides, I instantly felt the charm of the city. In other words, the river is the lifeblood of a city, which is why I like cities with rivers, such as Nanjing, where the Yangtze River flows, Guangzhou, where the Pearl River flows, Chengdu, where the Minjiang River flows, Paris, where the Seine River flows, and even Yangzhou, where the Grand Canal flows ... It seems that with water, the whole city is always flowing; Water brings wind, and wind brings hope and growth.

I never take pictures here. The sky is enviable blue and the scenery is angular.

There are nine bridges on the Danube River in Budapest. They have different symbols, but they all give people a very spectacular feeling. The most famous is the Iron Chain Bridge, "the chain on the Danube mother's chest", which is the first bridge in Budapest, near Castle Hill and Parliament Building. The architecture of this bridge is very distinctive, and some brave young people even openly walk on the chain of the bridge, which makes people tremble with fear. Anyway, every bridge, photographed from different angles, gives people different impressions and experiences (standing on the top of the mountain, looking up from the cruise ship, walking on the bridge ...) The meaning of the bridge is also good, giving people the feeling that it is extremely inclusive and open, and can connect different things.

Every time I go to a city, I like to walk on its road, hoping to feel the temperature and atmosphere of the city most intimately. You don't have to go to any big attractions. Sometimes it's good to stroll around the city for a few days and experience the historical atmosphere of the city carefully.

Some famous scenic spots, such as Parliament Building, Fisherman's Fort, Magat Church, Castle Hill, Szechenyi Chain Bridge, Heroes Square, etc. I won't be teaching fish to swim, and there are many similar strategies on Honeycomb and Poor Travel Online. This time, I want to talk about a few scenic spots that I am interested in, which may be less. Some of them may not be so popular, but they really touched me a lot.

Gelesheji Galitt, mt. (Freedom Mountain)

Watching the sunrise and sunset on Garrett Mountain is a good choice for Budapest. Actually, I'm quite ashamed to say this, because the first day was too tired and I missed the sunrise the next day. As a result, the next two mornings were cloudy, which ruined the sunrise. However, if you can't see the sunrise, it's great to see the panorama. This should be the best place in Budapest. You can see Castle Hill and Parliament Building. If your eyesight is good enough and the weather is good enough, you can even recognize the Hero Square across the river.

Hungary's Statue of Liberty stands at the top of Mount Jelet in Budapest, which is a landmark building in Budapest. It is easy to see her on the boat on the Danube or on the other side of the river. Because of the Statue of Liberty, some people also call it "Freedom Mountain". The Statue of Liberty was originally built to commemorate the liberation of Budapest by the Soviet Red Army at the end of World War II. 1945, the SS held the last fortress in Budapest as a last struggle. The Red Army of the Soviet Union launched several rounds of fierce attacks from the foot of the mountain. Thousands of Soviet soldiers died in the battlefield and finally conquered the fortress.

The Statue of Liberty was originally called the "Liberation Monument". After its completion, it was demolished twice in 1956 and 1992 because Hungarians had deep resentment and hostility towards the Soviet Union. 1948- 1849 Hungarian free revolution was suppressed by Russian troops, and revolutionary poet petofi died in battle. After World War II, the Soviet occupation of Hungary and the Soviet bossing over Hungary made Hungarians feel humiliated, and the incident of sending troops to suppress it for 56 years made Hungarians full of hatred for the Soviet Union.

Behind the Statue of Liberty is a stone castle. This was built by the Habsburg dynasty in Austria to prevent the Hungarian people from revolting again after suppressing the Hungarian free revolution that broke out in 1848. Built in 1850- 1854. But it didn't play a role until the disintegration of Austria-Hungary after its completion.

The national gallery of the national gallery

The National Art Museum is located on Castle Hill. You can take bus 16, cable car or walk up the mountain. There are many tourists on the mountain, but the view is also very good, especially the sightseeing platform on the top floor of the art museum, which is one of the excellent positions overlooking Budapest.

Buda Castle was built by King IV of Hungary in 1247. Bella resisted the invasion of Tatars. Later, King sigismund transformed the original building into a Gothic palace. 154 1 to 1686, the Ottoman Turks occupied Budapest, and Buda Castle was used as a military camp and mosque. Until the17th century, the Habsburg dynasty drove out Turkey, and the Buda Castle was rebuilt in Baroque style. At present, Buda Castle has become an art gallery and museum in Hungary.

The admission price of the art gallery is about 6 euros. Hungarian paintings, including medieval and Renaissance stone carvings, Gothic wood carvings, altars and other works of art, were exhibited. However, although it is a Hungarian art museum, it has a collection of paintings and art works from Egypt, Greece, Rome and Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Britain and the West), and the art system from the Middle Ages to the modern times is relatively coherent. The third floor is the modern art exhibition hall. I feel that my brain is not enough when I see it. Many works are abstract and avantgarde.

Budapest market (great? Market? Hall)

You can't get rid of your old habits. When you come to Budapest, you still have to go to the market.

The big vegetable market is at one end of Freedom Bridge, which can be reached by bus. The roof takes the essence of Magash Church. The whole large vegetable market is divided into two floors. On the second floor, we sell local specialties and souvenirs on the other side. The first floor is basically selling fruits and vegetables, which is very clean and the price is very close to the people. The central market has always been a small window to show the daily life of ordinary residents in Budapest and even the Hungarian economy. When some politicians from western countries visit Hungary, it is almost a must-see place.

In Budapest today, modern large supermarkets and shopping centers opened by multinational groups can be seen everywhere, and business competition is becoming increasingly fierce. However, judging from the bustling customers and booming business scenes of the central shopping mall, this ancient and traditional national market not only works well, but also becomes more and more attractive.

Tobacco street hall

I have always felt that Budapest is a city with a strong sense of history. I have also been to the Jewish community, and some people understand why the tone here always seems a little sad, because they are places with stories and scars. The Jewish community in Budapest, like Macher, is now the most prosperous bar area in this city, and they were the suffering places of Jews during World War II.

Budapest synagogue is the second largest synagogue in the world, slightly smaller than Emanuel Hall in new york, USA, and the largest synagogue in Europe. The architectural style of the church is a bit North Africa, which is very different from the general church style in continental Europe. I recommend that you come to Budapest. Don't miss it. The church is 75 meters long, 27 meters wide and 44 meters high, with 3000 seats. Idols and portraits are not allowed in synagogues like mosques. Some synagogues have only 65,438+02 windows to symbolize the 65,438+02 tribes of the Israelites who fled Egypt led by Moses. The color and decoration of the building are low-key and unobtrusive, and the wood structure is the main one. Many designs draw lessons from the style of Christian church, and the overall feeling is solemn, so people sitting inside will naturally calm down.

Hungary existed as a servant country of Germany during World War II, so the situation of Hungarian Jews (Jews accounted for 20% of Budapest's population in the early 20th century) was very miserable. The film Love in Budapest showed the situation well at that time. In fact, the problem at that time was that many Jews were under house arrest in the Jewish community, with no food and clothing, and they were starving. This problem became more serious after the Nazi occupation of Budapest in 1944. Jews have to take refuge in this church, but those who starve to death are carried out from time to time and buried directly in the backyard of the church. After the war, more than 2000 people were buried there. The picture below shows the cemetery in the backyard of this church. You can see the age of the deceased. So, don't underestimate this church. In not too distant history, it existed as a refuge to protect tens of thousands of Jews.

The church has explanations in English, French and Spanish. You can try Hungarian-style French explanation. I feel very tired. One thing to remind, boys should wear small white hats (he will hand them out at the door), and girls should not wear pants that are too short.

In the garden behind the church, there is a steel hero tree designed by Hungarian designer Laszlo Vago. Each leaf is engraved with the names of the victims of the Holocaust and their families. This is also a sculpture commemorating the Hungarian massacre in World War II. It is part of the Holocaust Park. The theme of the sculpture is crying, but there is nothing I can do.

There are many exhibits in the museum. There is an old man who is a librarian. He told me that besides Hungarian, he can speak fluent English, German, Russian and a little French. I can't help but sigh, as expected, this master is among the people, and the language he knows seems to reflect the history of this country.

In fact, there are still quite a few Jewish descendants living in this Jewish community near the cathedral. They still live in the houses left by their predecessors, many of which have bullet holes during World War II. It can be said that there are basically no new houses here. When we walk into this quiet Jewish community, we can still feel the blood flowing in the war. The quiet but crowded street somehow made me suddenly feel heartless.

House of terror.

I finally didn't have the courage to walk into this terrible house.

This museum is located at 60 West Andra Street and is the headquarters of the secret police of the former Nazi and Hungarian Production Party. On the top floor of the building, there is the word "terror" on the awning of the shade cloth. Under the sunlight, the letters of terror are projected on the top walls on both sides of the building, which is particularly vivid, reminding people of the sufferings and disasters suffered by the Hungarian people under the Nazi and capitalist rule in the past 50 years. During Hitler's fascist period, a large number of Hungarian Jews were killed, and hundreds of people were executed in the basement of this building alone. After World War II, this building became the headquarters of the Soviet and Hungarian secret police. VO, later renamed as? VH), in which people regarded as hostile forces were arbitrarily interrogated, tortured and executed.

The museum contains exhibits about fascism and industrialization of Hungary under Rakosi Matyas's dictatorship in the 20th century, and related events (including victims) around 1956 October incident in Hungary. It is also a monument to the victims of these systems, including those detained, interrogated, tortured or killed in this building.

Most importantly, such museums have been reminding us to look for the thick history behind every city and the historical truth behind every city.

Town of San Andrei

This town is an artist town, 25 kilometers away from Budapest. You can go there by boat, or you can call it the H5 suburban subway line (that is, a small green train), sit at the terminal and transfer to H5 at Batthyány ter station. However, since Szentendre no longer belongs to Budapest, it is necessary to buy a new air ticket according to the distance. But even if you forget or don't know, it doesn't matter if the conductor buys a ticket in the car.

If there is enough time, it is more appropriate to go back and forth for one day. It is best to choose a boat and enjoy a leisurely time.

Many people know the town of Sendendel, because Jolin Tsai once filmed the MV of "Unbelievable Madrid" here. The town is an important residential area, and now it is the most important tourist city in Hungary, and it is also the "Expo Hall" of the Hungarian Modern Art School. Various churches, handicraft shops, galleries, workshops, museums, bars and cafes are adjacent to each other, with a strong flavor of colored houses, and the winding slate street makes people feel a traditional romantic atmosphere. The church on the castle hill in the middle ages and the streets built around the castle wall in those years show that it was already here.

In a word, I have always found a city with a river crossing it attractive.

The same is true of the Danube, which is beautiful in day and night, so Budapest, which is bred by the river, is also beautiful. Here we can feel its backwardness, the simplicity and massiness of the city, and even the shadow of China in the 1980s and 1990s. Looking at her history requires a speculative insight.

We like Budapest and are proud of its culture and history.