| | | Visiting Budapest
Practicalities
Weather
The average temperature in Budapest in May is 60-70 F (15-20 C), but don't forget a raincoat. Nights and evenings might get cool. People usually dress casually, but jeans are not admitted for a visit to the Opera Theater.
| | Electricity
Electric voltage in Hungary is 230 volts, and plugs are of the two-pin continental type. Remember to bring your own converter. Telephone (Phone) The international telephone prefix for Hungary is 36, and the area code for Budapest is 1. To call a number within Hungary, first dial 06, followed by the area code and the telephone number. Budapest telephone numbers have seven digits, all other areas' have six digits (excluding the area code in both cases). To make an international call from Hungary, first dial 00, then the country code followed by the area code and the subscriber's telephone number.
| | | Budapest overview
Please use the following links to read more about Budapest, sightseeing, museums, exhibitions, theaters, dining, tours, attractions, shopping, etc.
http://wikitravel.org/en/Budapest
http://budapest.travel http://www.lonelyplanet.com/hungary/budapest http://www.budapesttours.net Maps of Budapest:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/europe/hungary/budapest/ http://www.budapest-life.com/map/map.php One of the very special things about Budapest is the prevalence of thermal springs right in the centre of the city. There are 118 springs and boreholes altogether, supplying the city’s spas and baths with 15.4 million gallons of water daily ranging in temperature from 70 to 170 degrees Fahrenheit (21-78°C). |
- Budapest, city of World Heritage Sites
Budapest is the proud owner of two World Heritage Sites, which, uniquely in the world, form a single, continuous road; taking tourists along the most beautiful part of Budapest(Buda Castle Quarter, Danube-panorama, Jewish Quarter, Andrássy Road, Budapest Opera House, House of the Hungarian National Ballet, Pesti Broadway, Kodály-körönd, villa buildings, Heroes’ Square). Read more at http://www.budapestinfo.hu/en/things_to_see/unesco |    | |
| | Culture, Shopping, Dining
- Explore both beautiful Buda and Pest
- Nightlife (live music, dancing, shows, casinos, and much more)
- Try a traditional Hungarian-style dinner. With hundreds of restaurants, there is something to satisfy everyone's taste, from traditional Hungarian food to the finest of European wines. For a list of hundreds of Budapest restaurants, visit this website
- Enjoy walking in the city center and viewing unusual and unique architecture.
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| Professional Activities
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