27. September world tourism day is. This year, the theme of “tourism and the digital Transformation of the travel experts of the UNWTO” to the program. The venue is Budapest, the Hungarian capital.
According to the world tourism organization UNWTO, is it going to be, among other things, the relevance of digital technologies in tourism, the Innovation and the industry as to future tasks to prepare. Finally, travelers want connections, if possible, everywhere, fast Internet. And in the future, also Visa can be applied for electronically or even border controls are handled.
The UNWTO sees digital answers and innovations is an important approach to a solution to the growing number of tourists and to get the desire for a sustainable and responsible tourism. Central venue of the world tourism day is to Budapest in this year.
The Hungarian capital offers everything you expect from a city trip: magnificent historical buildings, relaxing spas and a bustling nightlife. And by the way, Budapest is a UNESCO world heritage site.
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Budapest beckons with world heritage and WellnessChain bridge
The chain bridge is bridges, the oldest of a total of nine Danube; it was built in 1849. Probably every Budapest visitor to cross it to get from the flat pest side of the city on the hilly Buda side. 12 million overnight guests was one of Hungary’s capital in 2017, the number has doubled in the last 10 years almost.
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Budapest beckons with world heritage and WellnessThe castle district
From the chain bridge, the path leads up to the castle district with the huge castle and Palace, the Baroque private town-houses, museums, churches and streets. Once the Hungarian kings and noblemen resided here. Now free district, stroll along the virtually car the tourists.
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Budapest beckons with world heritage and WellnessKing Stephen in front of the fisherman’s Bastion
The fisherman’s Bastion in the castle district was built at the end of the 19th century. Century in neo-Gothic style, built on the medieval market square of the Danube fishermen. A feature of the building, except that one has from there above a great view of the city. The equestrian statue is reminiscent of the in the year 1000 crowned the first Hungarian king, István (Stephen), electrified the country is Christian.
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Budapest beckons with world heritage and WellnessMatthias Church
In addition to the fishermen’s Bastion and the 700-year old Matthias Church. She was ceremonies the scene of many a coronation. So in 1867 the Austrian Emperor Franz Josef and his wife Sissi was crowned as king and Queen of Hungary.
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Budapest beckons with world heritage and WellnessSzéchenyi Thermal Bath
Sightseeing in Budapest is much more relaxed than in other European cities, because here are 15 Thermal baths invite you to Relax. The Széchenyi bath is the largest. Originally opened in 1913, it breathes the elegance of the last century. There are 18 swimming Pools fed from underground hot springs. The temperatures are between 28 and 40 degrees Celsius.
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Budapest beckons with world heritage and WellnessCafe New York
Here, too, the elegance of the green continues to live currently. The noble Café was opened in 1894 in a building Insurance, it has survived regime change and wars and knows how to impress even today with its grandeur.
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Budapest beckons with world heritage and WellnessCentral Market Hall
Of course it can also be used on the wide Boulevards of Budapest for a splendid shopping. But the visit of the Central market hall is a Must. It is a meeting point for tourists and Locals alike. Whether it is fruit, vegetables, meat, fish: Here there is everything, what the heart desires. On the first floor with Souvenirs and arts and crafts are offered, you should be strong to act.
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Budapest beckons with world heritage and WellnessGreat Synagogue
The largest synagogue in Europe was built between 1854 and 1859 in the Moorish style. The Second world war, they overhang severely damaged. Since 1996, the Great synagogue shines with splendour in the age. It offers evening place for about 3000 believers, and can also be toured by tourists, except during the Sabbath from Friday to Saturday.
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Budapest beckons with world heritage and WellnessTree of life
In the courtyard of the synagogue, the tree of life. It is reminiscent of the 564.000 Hungarian Holocaust victims. In the leaves of the silver willow, the names are engraved of those who have saved the lives of other Jews at that time.
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Budapest beckons with world heritage and WellnessRuins bars in the Jewish quarter
In the Jewish quarter, has established itself today in Budapest, the scene quarter. Behind fragile facades you will find countless Bars, Clubs and Restaurants. The Szimpla Kert (photo), 2004 was the first of the so-called ‘ ruin bars, tourists and Locals.
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Budapest beckons with world heritage and WellnessThe Parliament building
The dimensions are enormous: 268 meters long, 96 meters high, 27 gates, 29 staircases and almost 700 rooms. The Parliament building is one of the Top attractions that line the right and left of the Danube, to each other. The UNESCO appointed this urban Ensemble on both banks of the Danube 1987 as a world heritage site.
The world tourism day was created in 1980 by the world tourism organization (UNWTO) and is made annually under a different Motto.
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