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Majestically straddling one of the world’s most famous rivers, Budapest easily earns its moniker “Pearl of the Danube.” Home to nearly a quarter of Hungary’s population, it’s the center of all things Magyar, and buzzes like no other capital in Eastern Europe.
Make like the Hungarians and enjoy a strong coffee after a soothing Turkish bath. Then step outside for postcard-perfect views of the river Danube.
