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The River Danube runs through 10 countries and 4 capital cities, from the Black Forest in Germany to the Black Sea in Ukraine and Romania. This beautiful river that inspired numerous artists, painters, musicians, and poets over the centuries, flows right through the center of Budapest, the enchanting Hungarian capital, dividing the city into two parts: hilly Buda and flat Pest.
Linking western and eastern Europe, the city boasts many captivating sites on both sides of the Danube, encapsulating a millennia of historical events with diverse and fascinating accounts that also offer some of the best spots to watch the sunrise or sunset in Budapest.
Many of the must-see attractions in Europe by the banks of the Danube River are in Budapest. These amazing riverbank sights, many of which on the UNESCO World Heritage list, include the Chain Bridge, the Hungarian Parliament building, the Citadel, Gresham Palace, Buda Castle Hill, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Shoes on the Danube, Margaret Island, Gellert Hill, and many other top-rated tourist attractions.
A large and historically significant river, the Danube was once a frontier of the Roman Empire and today links ten European countries, running through their territories or utilized as a border. In Budapest, the Danube’s most important spot is at the heart of downtown Budapest, from where fantastic panoramaic views of both parts of the city – Buda and Pest are revealed.
Budapest Raider is a unique sightseeing experience. The EZRaider tours in Budapest are accompanied by a professional rider leading the route, pass through must-see sights, and include stops at some of the most Instagrammable spots in Budapest along the Danube.
