Budapest, Hungary's capital, is one of the biggest and most attractive cities in Europe, with a population of nearly 2 million people. The city's core district along the Danube River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with several famous classical architecture structures, including the Hungarian Parliament and the Buda Castle.

Hungary is an Eastern European landlocked country in the Carpathian Basin. It is one of the top tourist destinations on the continent, with Budapest, the capital, being one of the world's most beautiful cities. Although the country is relatively small, it has several other cities that are attractive and worth visiting.

Budapest Zoo, or Zoo & Botanical Garden of the Capital, is a place that satisfies everyone's curiosity regardless of age. Small sandy desert and wooded areas, ponds, and rock caves provide cozy homes for the zoo's inhabitants, who appear to be well cared for and fed. Besides being the oldest zoo in Hungary, it is also one of the oldest zoos in the world.

Metelkova is a flourishing cultural hub in central Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, with creative studios, quiet cafés, intriguing exhibitions, fine events, and live performances; it is a great place to explore alternative cultural activities. The crowd is diverse, ranging from students and underground music enthusiasts to professionals out for a night out and tourists.

Officially named the Church of St. Nicholas, Ljubljana Cathedral captures everything that is Slovenia's capital, with its iconic twin towers and single, distinctive weathered green dome. A beautiful example of Baroque art, the church is adorned with frescoes by Italian painters. It is also one of the city's must-see attractions.

Standing atop the tree-covered Castle Hill and towering above the city's Old Town, Ljubljana Castle, with its stone walls, towers, and turrets, is an iconic landmark and a fascinating site to meet the history of Slovenia. It is also home to three restaurants, a wine shop, several museums, and plenty of cultural events.