Budapest, situated on both banks of the Danube, is the capital with one of the the most beautiful locations in the world, where forests, plains, mountains, rivers and islands follow each other. Budapest offers a number of opportunities for spending free time: more than 200 museums and galleries, historical bridges, a lot of famous and prominent public sculptures and monuments as well as many spas and theme parks wait for being discovered by the visitors. St. Stephen's Basilica, which is the most important religious building of the country, the largest synagogue in Europe, the Parliament, the Opera House and the reconstructed Academy of Music can be found here, in the capital city of Hungary. The elegant Andrássy Avenue with its designer shops and restaurants and the always- rumbling Király Street with buzzing bars and ruin pubs promise enjoyable pastime for all ages. Be sure to visit the Castle District after dark, and you may admire the lights of the town!