Hi, kids! It’s me, Flat Stanley Brayden, and today I explored more of Budapest, shopped at the market, and even went to a Christmas concert. Let me tell you all about it!
Budapest Central Market Hall
We started the day at the Central Market Hall, the biggest indoor market in Budapest. The building is amazing, with colorful tiles on the roof and a cast-iron frame. Inside, there were stalls selling all kinds of goodies, like paprika, sausages, and Hungarian embroidery. I wanted to try everything!
St. Stephen’s Christmas Market: A Mug Success!
Next, we went to the Christmas Market at St. Stephen’s Basilica, where we finally found a Christmas mug to bring home! The market was buzzing with holiday cheer, and the basilica made a perfect backdrop.
Hungarian Food and Music at Pörc & Prézli Étterem
For lunch, we went to Pörc & Prézli Étterem, where we had traditional Hungarian food and listened to live music. It was so much fun to hear the instruments and taste local dishes—it felt like a true Hungarian celebration!
Mass and Christmas Concert at the Inner-City Mother Church
In the evening, we went to the Inner-City Mother Church of Our Lady of the Assumption for a 6 PM English Mass. The church is the oldest in Budapest, and it has so much history! After the Mass, we were surprised with a Christmas concert by the choir. Their singing filled the church with beautiful carols, and it was such a magical moment.
Kata had told us yesterday about how close this church is to the Elizabeth Bridge, and she wasn’t kidding—it’s only 5 centimeters away!
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Windy Views from the Elizabeth Bridge
Before heading back, we walked partway up the Elizabeth Bridge to see the city at night. It was so windy, I almost blew away! From the bridge, we could see the Danube River, Buda Castle, and the sparkling lights of Pest.
What I Learned Today
- What is the Central Market Hall?
It’s the biggest indoor market in Budapest, where you can buy food, crafts, and souvenirs. - Why is the Inner-City Mother Church special?
It’s the oldest church in Budapest, with a history that goes back to Roman times. - What is the Elizabeth Bridge?
The Elizabeth Bridge is a modern suspension bridge that crosses the Danube River.
I loved exploring Budapest today, especially hearing the Christmas concert. What’s your favorite Christmas tradition? Let me know!
This blog post was created collaboratively with the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI language model by OpenAI, to help tell my story.
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