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3 Which city?
ChangeBuda Castle royal pose
In the courtyard of Buda Castle: take a group photo where one team member poses as a Hungarian king on the throne (a low wall works), the rest are courtiers.
Budapest finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Budapest spot (a Danube bridge, a hilltop view, a riverside terrace) and take an amazing group photo.
Budapest kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a typical Budapest backdrop (an Art Nouveau facade, a tram, a paprika shop) and take a group photo with everyone striking a Habsburg-courtier pose.
Chain Bridge lion pose
On the Chain Bridge: there are stone lions at each end. Take a team photo where everyone imitates the lion's noble pose.
Checkpoint: Buda Castle
Navigate to Buda Castle on Castle Hill and check in.
Checkpoint: Chain Bridge
Navigate to the Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd) over the Danube and check in.
Checkpoint: Heroes' Square
Navigate to Hősök tere (Heroes' Square) at the end of Andrássy Avenue and check in.
Checkpoint: Parliament
Navigate to the Hungarian Parliament Building on the Pest side of the Danube and check in.
Fisherman's Bastion view
Walk to Fisherman's Bastion (Halászbástya), the white turreted lookout near Buda Castle. Take a team photo with Pest spread out across the river.
Goulash moment
Find a Hungarian restaurant serving real gulyás (goulash). Order a bowl and take a group photo of the steaming dish on the table.
Heroes' Square statue pose
On Heroes' Square: pick one of the seven horseback chieftain statues and take a team photo where everyone imitates a different chieftain.
Local Budapesti tip
Convince a Budapest local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.
Parliament Gothic pose
In front of the Parliament: take a group photo where everyone gazes up at the spires in mock awe, hands shading eyes.
Ruin pub moment
Budapest invented the "ruin pub" (Szimpla Kert is the original). Find one and take a team photo amid the eclectic decor.
Skyline cheers Budapest
Find a rooftop bar (Budapest has many), raise a Tokaji or pálinka and take a group toast photo. Egészségedre!
Thermal bath moment
Budapest is famous for its thermal baths. Find Széchenyi or Gellért (or any bath entrance) and take a team photo at the entrance. Going in is bonus.
Trivia: Chain Bridge year
In what year was the Chain Bridge inaugurated as the first permanent bridge over the Danube in Budapest?
Trivia: Parliament rooms
The Hungarian Parliament has roughly how many rooms (estimates around 690 are accepted)?
Trivia: thermal springs
Budapest has roughly how many thermal springs feeding its baths (around 100 is accepted)?