With rich images and detailed text, the tumultuous history, local legends, and
colorful character of Budapest are revealed in this visual travel guide.
Travelers will discover what the Hapsburg emperor said about Europe's most
beautiful opera house, why the Hungarians eat paprika, and who bowed to the
ground in thanks when he first saw Buddha. The coffeehouses of Budapest and
their resident poets, the steamy Turkish baths, and the old haunts of the
pashas, the stern-faced symbols of Communism and the Renaissance splendors of a
vanished world, are described in lively detail. Eight guided walks highlight the
city's ancient history, grandiose architecture, vibrant culture, savory
restaurants, and local traditions.