I was last in Budapest in 1983. It was really pretty, even under the circumstances of the time. Plus a man sold me some sausage in the street. The best street sausage I've ever had. (I hadn't eaten for 24 hours.)
Went there a couple of years ago. Lovely place imo. Terrible food, of course, but great wine. Very fond of it.
Also, their Prime Minister is a sound sort of a fellow.