Jewish Quarter of Budapest, the 7th district stretching between Rákóczi út and Andrássy út is probably most famous for the Great Synagogue, the largest synagogue of Europe, and the second largest one in the world.

But there is much more to this most densely populated district of Budapest that used to be mostly Jewish before WWII and is predominantly Gypsy residential area today.

The wall of Dohány Street Synagogue built between 1854 and 1859. It seats 3,000 people. Cemetery in the synagogue with the graves of those who died in the ghetto during 1944-1945. Typical streets in the Jewish Quarter. 7th district of Budapest is famous for its kerts - open air pubs with inexpensive beer and mixture of art types, students and creative alcoholics. Pictured here is Mumus, classic "ruin bar" of Budapest. Something to remind you that you are still in the Budapest Jewish Quarter of 2010, and not on the set of WWII movie with destroyed buildings. Budget and environmentally friendly signboard. Just paper clippings. Some façades still remind us of glorious days of the past. And this is what happens behind the façades. Socialist additions to the Jewish district. Rumbach Street Synagogue with minaret-style towers. It asks "Where?"

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The 180-year-old Botanical Garden in Vácrátót is a natural preserve and the richest scientific plant collection of Hungary. The 27-hectare park is home to many plants from all over the world including species from Russian steppes, Central-Asian mountains, trees and shrubs from the Far East, and unique collection of cactuses.

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Boat service run by Budapest public transport company during summer months might be a good alternative to costly tourist boats.

Though you do not have a guide on board talking about Budapest, you can still enjoy the city views and the flow of the Danube.

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