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 ===== Fri 1023_Budapest =====
-  * Take Buss 100E to downtown. Buy 900 Ft ticket at a machine.
+  * USD -> HUF = 300
   * Buda is on the left side of the river; Pest is on the right.
+  * Get money - use local currency
+==== Hotel ====
+  * ibis Styles Budapest Citywest
+  * breakfast 6:30
+  * GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ReFVM572ewqcNcPz7
+  * From airport hotel: https://goo.gl/maps/3PWYRwpQAZGwKXuq6
+  * From Airport: https://goo.gl/maps/WfPN8ovry5ZRPJ6v9
+==== Do ====
+  * Metro: http://www.bkk.hu dq
+  * Great Synagogue: http://www.dohanyutcaizsinagoga.hu
+  * Advance Parliament tickets **sold out**. Same day perhaps.
+    * 8am - 6pm.http://www.parlament.hu. https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZxZ5r3dQcvoSZEcE6
+  * Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyad Vára) - http://www.mezogazdasagimuzeum.hu
+  * Heroes’ Square (Hősök Tere) - http://www.szepmuveszeti.hu
+  * Szabadság Tér (“Liberty Square”) - Reagan Statue
+  * Matthias Church (Mátyás-Templom) - http://www.matyas-templom.hu
+  * St. István’s Basilica (Szent István Bazilika) -
+==== 2-Day Budapest Itinerary ====
+<code>Day 1: Pest Side – Grand Architecture & Atmosphere
+Morning
+    Hungarian Parliament Building – Book a guided tour in advance (highly recommended). Even just seeing the exterior from the riverfront is impressive.
+    Walk along the Danube to the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial.
+    St. Stephen’s Basilica – Climb the dome for panoramic views (or take the elevator).
+Afternoon
+    Stroll through central Pest (District V).
+    Visit the Great Market Hall (Central Market) for local food, paprika, and souvenirs.
+    Optional: Walk along Andrássy Avenue toward the Opera House.
+Evening
+    Explore the Jewish Quarter and its famous ruin bars (e.g. Szimpla Kert).
+    Dinner in the area or a traditional Hungarian restaurant.
+Day 2: Buda Side + Thermal Baths
+Morning
+    Cross the Chain Bridge to Buda.
+    Head up to Castle Hill (walk or take the funicular).
+    Explore Buda Castle, Matthias Church, and Fisherman’s Bastion (best views of Parliament and the Danube).
+Afternoon
+    Relax at a thermal bath. Top choices:
+        Széchenyi Baths (large, outdoor pools, lively atmosphere in City Park)
+        Rudas or Gellért (more historic/intimate options)
+    Optional: Short visit to Heroes’ Square and City Park if near Széchenyi.
+Evening
+    Take a Danube river cruise at sunset or after dark (one of the best ways to see the
+    illuminated Parliament and bridges).
+    Dinner with a view or back in Pest.
+Practical Tips
+    Getting around: Use the efficient metro, trams (especially Tram 2 along the Danube), and
+    buses. A 24- or 72-hour travel card is convenient.
+    Book in advance: Parliament tours and popular thermal baths (especially Széchenyi) sell out.
+    Best views: Fisherman’s Bastion at sunset and the evening river cruise.
+    Food: Try goulash, lángos, chimney cake (kürtőskalács), and local wines or Unicum.
+</code>