Budapest city view

Budapest fun facts

If you've been to Budapest, you might be familiar with the view of the Chain Bridge at night, Margaret Island's many interesting spots of the Saint Stephen basilica, but did you know these facts about Hungary's capital city?

Hippos in spa water?

You might have heard that Budapest is the "city of baths" with more than a hundred thermal springs, many bathhouses and spas. But did you know that the hippos in the Budapest zoo also get to enjoy the same water? That's right, their water comes from the same source as the famous Széchenyi bath's. 😎

Hippo bathing in thermal water

How many caves?!

There's no doubt that the Budapest above ground is a vibrant city full of life. But did you know that there's another world under the bustling streets? Budapest has a maze of more than 200 caverns - and you can even visit some of them on a guided spelunking tour.

Cave chapel

While on the topic of caves, did you know that Budapest is home to a cave chapel? You can find it just below the iconic Gellért hill, on the banks of the Danube river.

First continental metro line

The first metro line in the world was built in London, but did you know where the first continental metro was built? That's right, in Budapest! It also happens to be the world's oldest electrified underground railway system, and is still in use up to this day.

An old Budapest metro car

Houdini was born here

The world's most famous escape artist was born in Hungary and spent some of is youth here before moving with his family to the US, and then later earning his world fame.

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Coded by Krisztina Molnár