Visit Budapest Hungary
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Visit the capital of Hungary. One of the fastest emerging markets in Europe, Budapest is a cultural center and a beautiful city to travel to.
Budapest Hungary
city information
Capital of Hungary
Budapest Population
1,700,000
Metro Area 3,200,000
passport photo credit By brianals25
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Ranked #3 in Emerging Markets, Budapest is located on the banks of the famous Danube River. This city has been a long standing cultural center in Europe and is known for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Picturesque Photo By sylviaroba
Budapest Films
Films are frequently shot in Budapest due to the variety of scenic environments that can be found in a city of this age, stature and size. With attractions ranging from the ancient to the modern, and architectural variety and beauty reflecting a multicultural history, the number of settings that can be found in the city of Budapest Hungary are amazing. Budapest is truly a film makers paradise.
The streets of the city have a distinct and old world influence, with a significant amount of architecture which has been standing for centuries.
The movies Underworld, Van Helsing and Underworld 2 were both shot there. Other notable films include I-spy, Evita, Hellboy 2 and Munich. The city has a significant variety of influences and has frequently been used to represent other cities including Moscow, Berlin and Buenos Aires. This scenic versatility not only makes Budapest Hungary a great filming location but also a diverse and interesting place to visit.
Tourism
The cities unique identity attracts around 20,000,000 visitors a year. For every person that lives in the urban area year round, there are at least eight foreign visitors who enter the city.
BUSINESS
Emerging Markets and Historical Tradition
Budapest has a strong tradition and role in European history as being a powerful city of influence. Strategically located on the Danube river, the city is on a natural trade and commercial route. The city has an economic tradition of influence, dating back to the Ottoman Empire.
That tradition seems to be coming to life once more as it is being closely watched as an emerging economic powerhouse. It is currently the third fastest growing urban economic market, according to Mastercard’s emerging markets index of influential cities.
Budapest is a truly remarkable city. Founded over two thousand years ago, its mark on civilization is felt both in the past and present. This fantastic vacation destination was chosen by over 20 million people last year, with good reason. Visit the Capitol of Hungary and enjoy a scenic journey through the ages.
