Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, located where the Amstel River flows into a dam. It has many sights like the Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House. Amsterdam has a mild climate with cool winters and warm summers. The official language is Dutch but most people also speak English. Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary, formed from the merging of Buda and Pest in 1873. It has sights like Heroes' Square and the Hungarian Parliament building. Budapest also has a warm summer climate. Both cities would be interesting to visit for their culture and architecture.