Now, an eternal flames burns to commemorate the execution of Hungary s first prime minister. The church s dome is as high as the Parliament dome and the bell tower is equally imposing. Visitor s can ascend the stairs to the top of the dome for terrific views of the city. Once inside, be sure to seek out the weirdest relic we have ever seen, the Holy Right Hand. It truly is the mummified forearm of King Istv n his rings are still hanging off his shriveled fingers.
Foreign countries have such great stuff.
Hanging Around the Art Museum East of Central Pest is the V rosliget or City Park area of town. Walk up Andr ssy Utca past the embassies and stalls selling flowers and newspapers to the Millennium Monument in Heroes Square. The park is just beyond the monument. The complex houses the Baroque castle, the J k Chapel reproduced after a Benedictine chapel from the 13 th century and the Statue of Anonymous. Scaaaarry Unfortunately, we missed Margaret Island, but it looks like it is well worth the stop.