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Budapest, «the pearl of the Danube», are among the most beautiful cities in the world. Panorama central, the Buda part of the city overlooking the Danube, enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage list of the planet. Budapest is divided into three historical parts - Pest, Buda and Obuda incorporated in 1872 in one city. At the beginning of our era the Romans on the banks of the Danube town was founded Aquincum ( «abundant water»), but on the opposite bank of the river at the same time was laid strengthening Kontrakvink. City, who grew up on the spot Aquincum, and was named Budoy. In the XIII century. after the devastating Mongol-Tatar invasion of the city center was moved to the mountain fortress, where he was elevated to the Royal Palace and defended his fortress. Budoy were called now a new settlement, but the former was named Obuda, ie «Old Buda». And in place of the former Kontrakvinka rose center of crafts and trade - Pest. Acquaintance with the city is best to start with open-work bridges the river bank, each of which is a remarkable architectural works. Old Bridge - Lanchid ( «Chain Bridge»), which was built in 1849. Also a good starting point for excursions around the city - the central square of the capital, which bears the name of the Holy Trinity. The middle of the square stands a monument of the Holy Trinity, erected in memory of victims of the plague in the beginning of XVIII century. The main decoration of the area - the famous temple Matthias (1247), which became a place of wedding and burial of many Hungarian kings. Next to him is one of the main attractions of the Buda Castle - Fishermen's Bastion ( «Halasbashtya»).