To say reaching the top in 30 degrees of afternoon heat and humidity was a trek would be an understatement. To say I was more than delighted that I did, would also be an understatement. The views are spectacular. The views are spectacular. Panoramic. There is an energy about this place that is hard to explain. It almost feels like you become revitalised after every viewing point.

Gellért Hill is a 235m high limestone outcrop of the Buda Hills overlooking the Danube. It was named after Szent Gellért, who was thrown to death from a steep cliff; the Szent Gellért monument marks this spot on the northeast side of the hill. The Citadella (an 1849 Hapsburg fortress) and Liberty Statue (1947, commemorating Soviet victory in WW II) are at the top of the hill. Csúszdapark, with a children's playground, terraces and picnic tables is on high on the southern end. The art-deco Hotel Gellért and the Gellért Baths are on Gellért Square at the southeast foot of the hill, next to Szabadság (Liberty) Bridge. Gellért Hill Cave (containing the small Sziklatemplom church) faces the hotel near the Danube. The hill is largely forested parkland; several paved footpaths (stairs and streetlights) ascend the hill, offering panoramic views over the Danube, Elizabeth and Szabadsag bridges, Pest, and the hills beyond. Since 1987, the area has been a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of "the Banks of the Danube". The hill is a good place to watch sunrise and sunset; several hill monuments are beautifully lit at night and sparkle like jewels above the Danube river. Gellért Hill is accessible at all times with no entry fee.

Walked up this hill to see the statues. It was a steep climb but with many view points on the way,we soon reached the top. It is well worth the climb as views over the city are amazing, especially as the sun sets.