Hungary: Budapest—banks of the Danube, Buda Castle quarter and Andrássy Avenue
Score: 71

"Older buildings have been converted to boutique, but moderately-priced, hotels. Good restaurants and a surprisingly small number of intrusive souvenir stands. Pedestrian-friendly with as many Hungarian visitors as foreigners. Dynamic, with many attractive buildings in the art-deco style. Needs better planning and enforcement of good practices."

"The three sites are very different and have different tourism features and management issues:
Danube: The Danube banks have been improved through walkways, bicycle routes and scenic points, but there is a lot of car traffic.A huge plus is the night illumination of historic buildings and bridges.Variety of services and attractions, ranging from shops, museums, natural parks, viewpoints or thermal baths.
Castle: The buildings are well-preserved. Access is good but car traffic is still an issue. Added-value: House of the Hungarian Vines (a cellar where tourists can experience all the vine regions of Hungary and taste the region-specific varieties) and the Casemate, an ancient tunnel system.
Andrássy Avenue: Probably where most improvements are needed for tourism. A historic subway (very nicely renovated in original style, with photos and information from the classic era of Budapest when the metro was built) is a true and original tourist attraction."

"No management plan exists—far too many interests should be harmonized (there is no one single management body). Legal protection is far too complicated and not powerful enough. Decision-making is extremely time-consuming. The area is in relatively good shape, although its future depends on the overall dynamics of the city."

"Limited information for foreign visitors about the historic significance and cultural symbolism of the area."