The Best Places to Enjoy a Sunset

From the Riverside: Locals and visitors alike stroll along the Danube bank (Pest side) in the early evening, taking in the changing light over the shimmering water. Find a free bench, or venture out onto one of the bridges that span the Danube to enjoy a different view of the glorious river that snakes its way through the soul of central Europe.

From the Ferris Wheel: The beautiful old yellow Ferris wheel in Budapest's amusement park will lift you gently up into the evening air. At the apex of the long, slow ride, you will have an astonishing view of the entire city and the falling sun.

From the Tower of Saint Stephen's Church: This is the highest point in Pest; from here, the only barrier to a vista of the horizon is haze or smog (on a bad day). For those who can handle it, the long, arduous ascent makes the view all the more pleasurable. If climbing doesn't appeal to you, ride the newly installed lift to the top.