The Vajdahunyad Castle, in Budapest, Hungary’s city park, is a gorgeous castle that no one has ever lived in. It was originally built as a temporary structure for Hungary’s Millennial Exhibition, but because it was so loved by the people, it was rebuilt in brick and stone. May 10, 2016

More of the Vajdahunyad Castle complex in Budapest, Hungary. May 10, 2016

A peak into the Szechenyi Baths in Budapest, with two thermal springs where one can soak in 100 degree water. May 10, 2016

St. Istvan’s (St. Stephen’s) Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary, built as part of the 1896 millennial celebration, it is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary (c 975–1038). May 10, 2016

The interior of St. Istvan’s Basilica (St. Stephen) named in honor of Hungary’s first Christian King is Budapest’s biggest church. That’s St. Stephen glowing in the middle of the high altar. May 10, 2016

An important relic is the “holy right hand” of St. Istvan (St. Stephen) the first King of Hungary (c. 975-1038). The 1,000 year old withered fist is sacredly housed in a bejeweled box in the St. Istvan Basilica in Budapest, Hungary. May 10, 2016

The trams running through Budapest, Hungary. May 10, 2016

Our Rick Steves tour group leader, Peter, giving our group instructions inside the Great Market Hall in Budapest, Hungary. It is the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest and offers a variety of items on three floors. May 10, 2016

Just one of the many places to get a quick meal at the Great Market Hall in Budapest, Hungary. The market hall has three levels. The cooked food choices were on the second floor. May 10, 2016

Fresh fruit of all kind are available on the first floor of the Great Market Hall in Budapest, Hungary. May 10, 2016

Peppers, the size I’ve not seen before, were available on the first floor of the Great Market Hall in Budapest, Hungary.May 10, 2016

Paprika, available at a variety of stalls on the first floor of the Great Market Hall in Budapest, is the dominant spice of Hungarian cuisine. May 10, 2016

The Neo-Renaissance home of the Hungarian State Opera in Budapest, Hungary. May 10, 2016

The lavish marble and gold leaf interior decor of the Hungarian State Opera in Budapest, Hungary. May 10, 2016

The stunning bronze chandelier of the Hungarian State Opera in Budapest, Hungary, illuminates a fresco by Károly Lotz, depicting the Greek gods on Olympus. May 10, 2016

A night view along the Danube River of the Elisabeth Bridge and the Town Center Parish Church on the Pest side of Budapest, Hungary. May 10, 2016

A night view of the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest from my Danube River cruise. May 10, 2016