Pest embankment

Best viewed by strolling along in it, riding on the number 2 tram or taking it in from the window of one of the five-star hotels lining it, the Pest embankment holds World Heritage status, and justifiably so. From here, the bridges and historic landmarks of Buda opposite form an unforgettable picture, occasionally interrupted by a passing cruise ship or that yellow city tram. On summer weekends, the embankment closes off to vehicular traffic, allowing pedestrians, cyclists and anyone after urban relaxation to transform the embankment into a haven of idle pursuit. Look out, too, for Roman remains at Március 15. tér, near Elizabeth Bridge, and the statue of the Little Princess by Vigadó tér, the port terminal for boat rides up the Danube to Szentendre and beyond.