Szentendre

One of the classic tours in Budapest is a visit to the town of San Andrés. It is just 20 minutes from the capital and has certain features that make it worthwhile. It is a bohemian village, also bathed by the Danube, which was occupied by Serbs and Greeks a long time ago, when their lands were, in turn, occupied by the Turks. The village, therefore, has a Mediterranean flair that sets it apart from the typical local buildings. Until a few years ago it was home to many poets, painters and intellectuals, although in recent years it has become more of a tourist attraction.

This small village on the banks of the Danube is just lovely. It's about one hour by train from Budapest, and even though it's a tourist destination, it didn't seem as crowded as the capital. It was also very cold in winter, but the cold also gave it a special pageantry. Be careful when buying train tickets, since there are two different trips and therefore two different tickets, as the ticket woman explained to us while pointing at a comprehensive map. The village is a collection of various types of domestic architecture, but mostly it's a haven for artists and craftsmen. Half a day is more than