Places JonAkzar Wants to Go

A line of disused military bunkers built to defend against Nazi invasion lies hidden on the outskirts of the city.

A once-fairy tale mansion now stands in a state of disrepair.

An industrial site turned into Hungary's most cherished natural wonder.

This castle was designed to have as many windows as there are days in the year.

Beautiful antiques and obscure engineering artifacts trace the evolution of phones from rare luxuries to ubiquitous.

A marvel of technology a century ago, this disused power station now offers a lovely glimpse into the industrial design of the past.

From cartoon characters to tiny tanks, a guerilla sculptor's little bronze statues are hidden throughout the city of Budapest.

The true meaning behind this sculpture remains unknown.

The metal leaves on this tree are engraved with the names of Holocaust victims.

A Hungarian optometrist's charming collection of Asian art and curiosities.

A collection of intricate sculptures so small they have to be seen through a microscope.

Electrical curiosity museum housed in an old transformer station.

A fake Transylvanian castle houses a cathedral of antlers.

A two-way chairlift system between Zugliget and the highest point in the city.

This quaint Hungarian railway system is operated exclusively by children between the ages of 10 and 14.

A Hungarian pharmacy museum with a box full of mummy powder.

A museum in the childhood house of a medical pioneer.

From Austrians to Nazis to Soviets, this historic Budapest fortress has a history as complex as the city itself.

A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.

This off-beat, quirky communism-themed bar isn't afraid to poke fun at its history.

Museum dedicated to the terror regimes of Hungary.

Once the home of a hermetic monk, this cave now houses a small church.

Built in 1870 at the bridge that connected Buda and Pest, this spectacular incline railway was almost lost forever during World War II.

This Hungarian castle was built out of cardboard and wood until it proved so popular that it got upgraded to stone.