Budapest

Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views.

Population: 1.756 million (2016) United Nations
Local time: Sunday 18:44
Area code: 1
Elevation: Lowest (Danube) 96 m; Highest (János Hill) 527 m (315 to 1,729 ft)