Budapest as the capital city of Hungary was created in 1873 by the merger of the 3 cities of Pest, Buda and Óbuda. Both its past and present are diverse and colourful. Budapest is the home of several world heritage sites, amongst them Heroes’ Square, Andrássy street and also the worlds’ second oldest underground railway. Nevertheless, as our capital has most thermal baths in the world, it is a beloved touristic centre and destination in Europe.