Buzzing Budapest, often dubbed the 鈥淧aris of the East鈥 for its awe-inspiring architecture and atmosphere, is Hungary鈥檚 capital and home to around two million people, which is around a fifth of Hungary鈥檚 population. It鈥檚 the country鈥榮 pulsating heart that never takes a break from its vibrant cultural, political and economic life. The river Danube dramatically separates leafy and hilly Buda from the dynamic plain of Pest. The city鈥檚 historical and cultural legacy is alive and well, with around five million visitors pouring in yearly to revel in the city鈥檚 plethora attractions that include awesome Habsburg-era architecture, thermal baths that date back to the Turkish-occupation, beautiful bridges and the scintillating Sziget Festival.