Budapest, capital of Hungary, is the pearl of the Danube and a constantly changing metropolis. Hungary was once a kingdom but then came the Turks
, who ruled for a long time. The Hungarians fought back and won their independence in the 16th century. The city was rebuilt after the devastating fire of 1686. The Danube is the main river of Budapest. It is the second longest river in Europe. The Danube is a very important river for Budapest