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[
{
"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"
}
]