We dine at a fabulous restaurant around the corner from our Hotel

Both the presentation and the execution are so superb, we return the second night, too

We go down into the labyrinth under Buda Castle, a complex of caves and cellars 16m underground.  

The ceiling alone is half a million years old.

The Turks used it in the 16th century for military purposes. It was later used as storage and bomb shelters during WWII.

The figures strategically placed throughout represent royalty who were imprisoned in the 15th century. Count Dracula was one of them.

The part of the labyrinth open to the public is one mile long; six miles total

Some of the touches are hokey, but they are still fun and enlightening

At one point, all lights went out (intentionally). The only way to proceed was to hold onto a rope stretched along a wall.  It was an amazing sensory experience.

Budapest is known for its geo-thermal springs

This Hotel is where many come to bathe and receive its healing powers.

We simply look in, rather than jump in.

Time to leave BUDA, where the majestic Parliament awaits us on the other side

Time to cross the bridge(s) of The Danube to PEST

Archie walks along the Danube...

...and looks across to see Buda from ground level

Art along the way

The Parliament Building is massive and impressive inside...

...and out and from every angle