[ { "id": 1, "name": "Hungarian Parliament Building", "category": "Historic Landmark", "description": "One of Europe's most stunning government buildings, located right on the Danube. Features neo-Gothic architecture with over 40 kg of gold, 691 rooms, and 96m height commemorating Hungary's founding year 896.", "latitude": 47.5076, "longitude": 19.0458, "admission": "From €30, guided tours available in English", "hours": "Various tour times, advance booking recommended", "visit_duration": "60-90 minutes" }, { "id": 2, "name": "Fisherman's Bastion", "category": "Historic Landmark", "description": "Fairytale-like neo-Romanesque terrace with seven towers representing the seven Magyar tribes. Offers iconic views of Parliament and the Danube. Lower terrace free 24/7, upper ramparts require ticket.", "latitude": 47.5023, "longitude": 19.035, "admission": "Lower terrace free, upper ramparts 1,500 HUF (€4)", "hours": "Lower: 24/7, Upper: 9:00-21:00 (summer), 9:00-19:00 (rest of year)", "visit_duration": "45-60 minutes" }, { "id": 3, "name": "Buda Castle", "category": "Historic Landmark", "description": "UNESCO World Heritage Site, once home to Hungarian kings. Now houses the Hungarian National Gallery and Budapest History Museum. Beautiful courtyards and terraces with stunning views of Pest.", "latitude": 47.4967, "longitude": 19.0397, "admission": "Grounds free, museums require separate tickets", "hours": "Grounds 24/7, museums vary", "visit_duration": "90-120 minutes" }, { "id": 4, "name": "Matthias Church", "category": "Religious Site", "description": "Stunning Gothic church with colorful Zsolnay tiled roof, originally built in 1015. Hosted royal coronations and has excellent acoustics for classical concerts.", "latitude": 47.5019, "longitude": 19.0348, "admission": "3,100 HUF (€8) adults, bell tower extra 3,700 HUF", "hours": "Mon-Sat 9:00-17:45, Sun 13:00-17:45", "visit_duration": "45-60 minutes" }, { "id": 5, "name": "Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd)", "category": "Historic Landmark", "description": "Budapest's oldest permanent bridge (1849), first to connect Buda and Pest. Iconic symbol with stone lions, suspension chains, beautiful when illuminated at night.", "latitude": 47.4983, "longitude": 19.0436, "admission": "Free", "hours": "24/7", "visit_duration": "20-30 minutes" }, { "id": 6, "name": "St. Stephen's Basilica", "category": "Religious Site", "description": "Neoclassical church named after Hungary's first king, whose mummified right hand is preserved here. 96m height (same as Parliament). Panoramic dome with 360° views.", "latitude": 47.5009, "longitude": 19.0534, "admission": "6,000 HUF (€15) including dome, 20% discount with Budapest Card", "hours": "Mon-Sat 9:00-17:45, Sun 13:00-17:45", "visit_duration": "60-90 minutes" }, { "id": 7, "name": "Heroes' Square", "category": "Monument", "description": "Iconic square featuring the Millennium Monument with Archangel Gabriel atop central column, surrounded by statues of Hungary's national leaders. Flanked by Museum of Fine Arts and Műcsarnok.", "latitude": 47.5146, "longitude": 19.0777, "admission": "Free", "hours": "24/7", "visit_duration": "30-45 minutes" }, { "id": 8, "name": "Széchenyi Thermal Baths", "category": "Thermal Bath", "description": "Europe's largest medicinal bath complex with 18 pools (3 outdoor). Neo-baroque architecture, waters from 1,246m deep well. Famous for chess players in outdoor pools, even in winter.", "latitude": 47.5196, "longitude": 19.0815, "admission": "From 8,600 HUF (€22) weekdays, 9,200 HUF (€23) weekends", "hours": "6:00-22:00 daily", "visit_duration": "2-4 hours" }, { "id": 9, "name": "Gellért Thermal Baths", "category": "Thermal Bath", "description": "Stunning Art Nouveau baths (1912-1918) at foot of Gellért Hill. Famous for blue Zsolnay tiles, marble columns, stained-glass ceilings. 10 pools with wave pool in summer.", "latitude": 47.4826, "longitude": 19.0523, "admission": "From 17,700 HUF (€45)", "hours": "9:00-19:00 daily", "visit_duration": "2-3 hours" }, { "id": 10, "name": "Gellért Hill & Citadel", "category": "Viewpoint", "description": "235m high hill with panoramic city views. Features Citadel fortress (1851) and Liberty Statue. Easy hike with stunning vistas, especially at sunset.", "latitude": 47.4867, "longitude": 19.0463, "admission": "Free", "hours": "24/7", "visit_duration": "60-90 minutes" }, { "id": 11, "name": "Great Market Hall (Central Market)", "category": "Market", "description": "Largest and oldest indoor market (1897) with neo-Gothic design and Zsolnay tile roof. Three floors with fresh produce, local foods, souvenirs, and traditional Hungarian street food on upper level.", "latitude": 47.487, "longitude": 19.0583, "admission": "Free entry", "hours": "Mon 6:00-17:00, Tue-Fri 6:00-18:00, Sat 6:00-15:00, Sun closed", "visit_duration": "60-90 minutes" }, { "id": 12, "name": "Shoes on the Danube Bank", "category": "Memorial", "description": "Poignant Holocaust memorial with 60 pairs of iron shoes honoring 3,500 Jews shot into the Danube by Arrow Cross militia (1944-45). Located 300m south of Parliament.", "latitude": 47.505, "longitude": 19.0451, "admission": "Free", "hours": "24/7", "visit_duration": "15-30 minutes" }, { "id": 13, "name": "Dohány Street Synagogue", "category": "Religious Site", "description": "Europe's largest synagogue (1859) in Moorish Revival style, seats 3,000. Complex includes Heroes' Temple, Jewish Museum, memorial garden. Located at former ghetto border.", "latitude": 47.4959, "longitude": 19.0618, "admission": "Tickets required, guided tours available", "hours": "Weekdays only, closed Saturdays and Jewish holidays", "visit_duration": "60-90 minutes" }, { "id": 14, "name": "Hungarian State Opera House", "category": "Cultural Venue", "description": "Neo-Renaissance masterpiece (1884) by Miklós Ybl on Andrássy Avenue. Interior decorated with 7kg of gold. Offers ballet and opera performances, guided tours available.", "latitude": 47.5027, "longitude": 19.0586, "admission": "Tours and performances vary", "hours": "Tour times vary, performances evenings", "visit_duration": "45-60 minutes (tour) or 2-3 hours (performance)" }, { "id": 15, "name": "Szimpla Kert", "category": "Ruin Bar", "description": "Original and most famous ruin bar (2002) in abandoned building. Eclectic decor with vintage items, multiple rooms, outdoor courtyard. Sunday farmers market. Free concerts.", "latitude": 47.4968, "longitude": 19.0631, "admission": "Free entry, pay for drinks", "hours": "Daily 12:00-late, Sunday market 9:00-14:00", "visit_duration": "90-120 minutes" }, { "id": 16, "name": "Vajdahunyad Castle", "category": "Historic Landmark", "description": "Eclectic castle in City Park blending Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. Originally built for 1896 Millennium Exhibition, rebuilt in stone due to popularity.", "latitude": 47.5148, "longitude": 19.0826, "admission": "Grounds free, museum inside requires ticket", "hours": "Grounds 24/7, museum varies", "visit_duration": "45-60 minutes" }, { "id": 17, "name": "Andrássy Avenue", "category": "Street/District", "description": "Budapest's most elegant boulevard, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lined with neo-Renaissance townhouses, luxury shops, cafes. Connects city center to Heroes' Square.", "latitude": 47.5035, "longitude": 19.064, "admission": "Free", "hours": "24/7", "visit_duration": "60-90 minutes (walking)" }, { "id": 18, "name": "Elizabeth Lookout Tower", "category": "Viewpoint", "description": "Fairytale stone tower on János Hill offering 360° panoramic views of Budapest and surrounding hills. On clear days, can spot Mátra mountains.", "latitude": 47.518, "longitude": 18.957, "admission": "Small fee", "hours": "Varies by season", "visit_duration": "45-60 minutes" }, { "id": 19, "name": "Váci Street", "category": "Shopping Street", "description": "Famous pedestrian shopping street running through city center. Filled with shops, restaurants, cafes. Connects to Great Market Hall at southern end.", "latitude": 47.495, "longitude": 19.0525, "admission": "Free", "hours": "24/7 (shops vary)", "visit_duration": "60-90 minutes" }, { "id": 20, "name": "City Park (Városliget)", "category": "Park", "description": "Large public park with lake, Vajdahunyad Castle, Széchenyi Baths, Heroes' Square. Popular for walking, boating in summer, ice skating in winter.", "latitude": 47.5157, "longitude": 19.0833, "admission": "Free", "hours": "24/7", "visit_duration": "90-120 minutes" } ]