21-07-2011
Castle Hill had us occupied for the day.
First we walked across the Chain Bridge, the oldest bridge across the Danube , with tongue-less lions protecting it on both ends ( didn't stop the enemies from destroying it in the war). At one end is the Gresham Palace, the Four Seasons hotel, quite a grand building. The other end is the funicular that takes you up the castle hill.
Once up there we visited the really pretty Matthias church. It's lovely inside and outside. Next was the Fisherman's Bastion, a waste of our money as a little further down we later climbed the wall for free and basically the same view. Great views though from both areas .
The Hilton from afar looks very much part of the surrounding beautiful landscape but close up it's quite jarring with all the glass. The whole district otherwise is lovely with various museums , the palace, the fountains, the statue of a massive mythical bird ( Turul). Also visited the underground labyrinth, quite extensive. The rooms are divided into different ages starting from the historic to the present. The last is the best, it's about Homo Consummus.
Jeevan still had more energy so went to the Roosevelt and Heroes Square, I plan to visit tomorrow.
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