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Fortunately, the 150 years of Turkish occupation have left more than bitter memories. It was also the time when the Turkish bathing culture took root in Hungary, thanks to the fact that the Turkish rulers quickly discovered that there were plenty of hot springs in the area.

Budapest is quite good in terms of transport: it is easy to get around the city centre and important sights by tram, bus or metro. The stations are usually signposted in English and the BKK (Budapest Transport Centre) app BKK FUTÁR is also very useful.

Very often tourists ask what Hungarian flavours and dishes to try? Here are some basic Hungarian dishes you should try as a tourist.

In the 18th century, the City Park was a deserted area of marshes and pastures. At the end of the century, János Boráros, the city magistrate, began to transform the "forest", which had become a popular place for hikers, into an amusement park and entertainment area.

1. Start with the weather! In summer in Hungary, it's 25-35 degrees and the sun is bright. Strong sunscreen, umbrella, beach tent and a small hat are a must for your little one. Beaches usually have trees for shade. However, 1-1 quick thunderstorms are common in the summer at BAlaton! So include a little raincoat and wellies in your pack....

Heroes' Square is the largest and most impressive square in Budapest's 14th district, and in a narrower sense it marks the Millennium Monument. The monument is a beautiful semi-circular work of columns with statues of the most important Hungarian kings and heroes.