Guidebook for Budapest
Sightseeing
A Brief History of Andrássy Avenue
Andrássy Avenue, recognized as a World Heritage Site, was built to connect the city center with City Park (Városliget). Construction began in 1872, and the avenue was inaugurated in 1885. Its Eclectic Neo-Renaissance palaces and houses were built by the most distinguished architects of the time. Aristocrats, bankers, landowners and noble families moved in. The iconic avenue was named after Prime Minister Gyula Andrássy, a key advocate of the project.
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Andrássy út
Andrássy útA Brief History of Andrássy Avenue
Andrássy Avenue, recognized as a World Heritage Site, was built to connect the city center with City Park (Városliget). Construction began in 1872, and the avenue was inaugurated in 1885. Its Eclectic Neo-Renaissance palaces and houses were built by the most distinguished architects of the time. Aristocrats, bankers, landowners and noble families moved in. The iconic avenue was named after Prime Minister Gyula Andrássy, a key advocate of the project.
Heroes' Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Hungarians and other important national leaders, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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Hjältarnas Torg
Hősök tereHeroes' Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Hungarians and other important national leaders, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
St Stephen’s Basilica and Co-Cathedral of the Archbishopric
St Stephen’s Basilica of Budapest is one of the most beautiful and significant churches and touristic attractions of the country. This is partly due to its historical heritage, of being dedicated to the holy king St Stephen who was also the founder of the Hungarian state, and partly to the architectural and artistic value of the building itself.
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Sankt Stefansbasilikan (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
1 Szent István tér St Stephen’s Basilica and Co-Cathedral of the Archbishopric
St Stephen’s Basilica of Budapest is one of the most beautiful and significant churches and touristic attractions of the country. This is partly due to its historical heritage, of being dedicated to the holy king St Stephen who was also the founder of the Hungarian state, and partly to the architectural and artistic value of the building itself.
Of the twenty-eight staircases in the House of Parliament, the tour begins with a climb up the decorative, gold-plated Staircase XVII to the most spectacular floor of the building, the main floor. Framed by statues, stained glass windows and rich, decorative frescoes, this urban corridor offers a lovely view of the recently renovated Kossuth Square, the Main Square of the Nation.
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Ungerska parlamentsbyggnaden
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térOf the twenty-eight staircases in the House of Parliament, the tour begins with a climb up the decorative, gold-plated Staircase XVII to the most spectacular floor of the building, the main floor. Framed by statues, stained glass windows and rich, decorative frescoes, this urban corridor offers a lovely view of the recently renovated Kossuth Square, the Main Square of the Nation.
The Chain Bridge was the first permanent stone-bridge connecting Pest and Buda, and only the second permanent crossing on the whole length of the river Danube. It is one of the symbolic buildings of Budapest, the most widely known bridge of the Hungarian capital.
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Kedjebron
Széchenyi LánchídThe Chain Bridge was the first permanent stone-bridge connecting Pest and Buda, and only the second permanent crossing on the whole length of the river Danube. It is one of the symbolic buildings of Budapest, the most widely known bridge of the Hungarian capital.
Unfortunately, very little has remained from the former glory of the Buda Castle as a royal palace, which was to host the monarchs and leaders of the Austria-Hungary empire until 1944. Currently the buildings of the Buda Castle host outstanding collections of some of the finest Budapest attractions. The courtyards, on the other hand, give venue to one of the best festivals in Budapest (wine festival, beer festival, chocolate festival, crafts festival, you name it).
Hungarian National Gallery
Budapest History Museum
National Szechenyi Library
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Buda slott
2 Szent György térUnfortunately, very little has remained from the former glory of the Buda Castle as a royal palace, which was to host the monarchs and leaders of the Austria-Hungary empire until 1944. Currently the buildings of the Buda Castle host outstanding collections of some of the finest Budapest attractions. The courtyards, on the other hand, give venue to one of the best festivals in Budapest (wine festival, beer festival, chocolate festival, crafts festival, you name it).
Hungarian National Gallery
Budapest History Museum
National Szechenyi Library
The synagogue on the Dohany street of Pest is not only the most impressive one in the country, but it's the largest synagogue of Europe, the second largest one in the world. (The largest Jewish house of worship in the world is the Temple Emanu-El in New York).
The tours in the Jewish district of Budapest all have their departure point at the Dohany synagogue. This recently restored, magnificent, twin-towered building celebrated 150 years of existence in 2009. Let it take your breath away with its beautiful interior, see why it is among the top ten sights of Budapest.
The second largest synagogue of the world located in downtown Budapest had to be constructed on an asymmetric lot in order to place the Ark looking East. In a way it is hidden from our eyes if we arrive to the 7th district from Muzeum korut (where the National Museum is), however the talent of its designers is shown by the impressiveness of the building even if facing a small square and not the boulevard. Frigyes Feszl and Ludwig Förster created their masterpiece in the middle of a metropolis using the Oriental-Byzantine (Moorish) style influenced by Moslem architecture. The consecration of the synagogue was a major event on September 6, 1859. It can hold 3000 seated and approximately 2000 standing people. Major events took and take place here, like the celebrations part of the 1000th anniversary of the Hungarian Conquest in May 1896, memorial services for important Hungarian personalities in the 19th century, liturgical, organ or Klezmer concerts nowadays. The Dohany Synagogue remained the most important religious centre of the Neolog Jews in Hungary to this day.
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Dohány Street Synagogue
2 Dohány u.The synagogue on the Dohany street of Pest is not only the most impressive one in the country, but it's the largest synagogue of Europe, the second largest one in the world. (The largest Jewish house of worship in the world is the Temple Emanu-El in New York).
The tours in the Jewish district of Budapest all have their departure point at the Dohany synagogue. This recently restored, magnificent, twin-towered building celebrated 150 years of existence in 2009. Let it take your breath away with its beautiful interior, see why it is among the top ten sights of Budapest.
The second largest synagogue of the world located in downtown Budapest had to be constructed on an asymmetric lot in order to place the Ark looking East. In a way it is hidden from our eyes if we arrive to the 7th district from Muzeum korut (where the National Museum is), however the talent of its designers is shown by the impressiveness of the building even if facing a small square and not the boulevard. Frigyes Feszl and Ludwig Förster created their masterpiece in the middle of a metropolis using the Oriental-Byzantine (Moorish) style influenced by Moslem architecture. The consecration of the synagogue was a major event on September 6, 1859. It can hold 3000 seated and approximately 2000 standing people. Major events took and take place here, like the celebrations part of the 1000th anniversary of the Hungarian Conquest in May 1896, memorial services for important Hungarian personalities in the 19th century, liturgical, organ or Klezmer concerts nowadays. The Dohany Synagogue remained the most important religious centre of the Neolog Jews in Hungary to this day.
The Buda Castle Hill Funicular (Budavári Sikló) is a special railway in the 1st district of Budapest and a unique means of transportation to approach Buda Castle Hill. It was admitted to the list of UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 as a major part of the landscape of the river Danube in Budapest. The lower station is situated on Clark Ádám tér at the Buda side of the Széchenyi Chain Bridge beside the Tunnel; the upper station is located between the Palace of Buda-Castle and the Sándor-Palace. The length of the tracks is 95 meters. The level difference between the lower and upper station is 50 meters.
The originally steam-powered Funicular was constructed by the initiation of Earl Ödön Széchenyi (the son of István Széchenyi) between 1968 and 1970. Ödön Széchenyi made his proposal following the example of Lyon to build a stream-driven rope-drawn railway on the slope of Castle Hill.
Wohlfahrt Henrik made the plans. It was opened on 2nd March 1870 as the second Funicular in Europe. It operated perfectly for 75 years offering a wonderful view of the Pest side of the city. In 1873 already 1.5 million passengers travelled on the Funicular. The bus service started in the Castle district only in 1928, however the tourists liked it by then, and thus the traffic did not reduce.
In the Second World War it damaged seriously, upper building and the car were destroyed by a bomb, the lower building and the steam-engine remain unhurt. BSZKRT (the former public transport company) instead of the restoration cleared the ruins of the Funicular in 1948-1949 because they wished to serve the transport of the Buda Castel District by buses.
The operation was suspended till the complete reconstruction of 1985. After a long hope the Funicular was opened again on June 1986. Today the number of passengers estimated to be between 500.000 and 1 million a year.
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Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
Budavári SiklóThe Buda Castle Hill Funicular (Budavári Sikló) is a special railway in the 1st district of Budapest and a unique means of transportation to approach Buda Castle Hill. It was admitted to the list of UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 as a major part of the landscape of the river Danube in Budapest. The lower station is situated on Clark Ádám tér at the Buda side of the Széchenyi Chain Bridge beside the Tunnel; the upper station is located between the Palace of Buda-Castle and the Sándor-Palace. The length of the tracks is 95 meters. The level difference between the lower and upper station is 50 meters.
The originally steam-powered Funicular was constructed by the initiation of Earl Ödön Széchenyi (the son of István Széchenyi) between 1968 and 1970. Ödön Széchenyi made his proposal following the example of Lyon to build a stream-driven rope-drawn railway on the slope of Castle Hill.
Wohlfahrt Henrik made the plans. It was opened on 2nd March 1870 as the second Funicular in Europe. It operated perfectly for 75 years offering a wonderful view of the Pest side of the city. In 1873 already 1.5 million passengers travelled on the Funicular. The bus service started in the Castle district only in 1928, however the tourists liked it by then, and thus the traffic did not reduce.
In the Second World War it damaged seriously, upper building and the car were destroyed by a bomb, the lower building and the steam-engine remain unhurt. BSZKRT (the former public transport company) instead of the restoration cleared the ruins of the Funicular in 1948-1949 because they wished to serve the transport of the Buda Castel District by buses.
The operation was suspended till the complete reconstruction of 1985. After a long hope the Funicular was opened again on June 1986. Today the number of passengers estimated to be between 500.000 and 1 million a year.
The Danube boat service of BKV is part of the public transport network and enables you to admire the beauties of Budapest on a route that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. After passing by along the Margaret Island, you will see the building of the Hungarian Parliament. Two hills of the capital city also offer you various and out of the common sights: The Castle Hill accommodates the Royal Palace, the Matthias Church and the Fisherman's Bastion. Looking at the Gellért Hill you can get a great view of the Liberation Monument and the Citadel. You can have an overview of the capital city's bridges throughout your journey. You will pass by some of the most famous universities of Budapest, the Market Hall, the Redoute, the Danube promenade and many luxury hotels of the Hungarian capital city. The boats are available free of extra charge on working days if you are a BKK pass holder.
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Budapest Danube Boat Tour
5 Károly krt.The Danube boat service of BKV is part of the public transport network and enables you to admire the beauties of Budapest on a route that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. After passing by along the Margaret Island, you will see the building of the Hungarian Parliament. Two hills of the capital city also offer you various and out of the common sights: The Castle Hill accommodates the Royal Palace, the Matthias Church and the Fisherman's Bastion. Looking at the Gellért Hill you can get a great view of the Liberation Monument and the Citadel. You can have an overview of the capital city's bridges throughout your journey. You will pass by some of the most famous universities of Budapest, the Market Hall, the Redoute, the Danube promenade and many luxury hotels of the Hungarian capital city. The boats are available free of extra charge on working days if you are a BKK pass holder.
Food Scene
This square by Oktogon was named after the world-famous Hungarian composer, Franz Liszt. It is about 200 meters long, it features a park in the middle, and it is surrounded by restaurants and cafés like Menza, Buena Vista, Hooters, and Becketts. Liszt Ferenc Square is popular with locals and tourists alike, especially on summer evenings. It's ideal for meetings, short strolls, a great coffee, lunch, or dinner. At its end closer to Király Street stands the Eclectic-Art Nouveau building of Academy of Music, while Pest's Broadway is also found in the area.
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Liszt Ferenc tér
4 Liszt Ferenc térThis square by Oktogon was named after the world-famous Hungarian composer, Franz Liszt. It is about 200 meters long, it features a park in the middle, and it is surrounded by restaurants and cafés like Menza, Buena Vista, Hooters, and Becketts. Liszt Ferenc Square is popular with locals and tourists alike, especially on summer evenings. It's ideal for meetings, short strolls, a great coffee, lunch, or dinner. At its end closer to Király Street stands the Eclectic-Art Nouveau building of Academy of Music, while Pest's Broadway is also found in the area.
The square
The territory between the Pesti Barnabas street and the Piarista street, that was venue of the former University Theatre, which includes buildings looking at the Danube, is actually the geometric center of Budapest, the starting point of Pest. You can find a part of the square - below the ground- showing ruins of Contra-Aquincu. In the 19th century the neoclassicist building of the town hall tower was standign here, in front of the market square - so it was definately the center of downtown Pest, no wonder that it operates even nowadays as the culinary centre of the city!
The view across the river is a unique experience! Sitting here or lying in a bean bag you can feel the modernity of the 21th century with the unlimited wireless access and still be surrounded by the historical scenery. The Kiosk terrace with the sunshades is very attractive for a lunch menu around noon and by afternoon the confectionery masterpieces tempt the guests. In the evening the restaurant develops into a sophisticated, modern place to meet for a cocktail. The former downtown city center, in the heart of the city came to life again!
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Kiosk Budapest
4 Március 15. térThe square
The territory between the Pesti Barnabas street and the Piarista street, that was venue of the former University Theatre, which includes buildings looking at the Danube, is actually the geometric center of Budapest, the starting point of Pest. You can find a part of the square - below the ground- showing ruins of Contra-Aquincu. In the 19th century the neoclassicist building of the town hall tower was standign here, in front of the market square - so it was definately the center of downtown Pest, no wonder that it operates even nowadays as the culinary centre of the city!
The view across the river is a unique experience! Sitting here or lying in a bean bag you can feel the modernity of the 21th century with the unlimited wireless access and still be surrounded by the historical scenery. The Kiosk terrace with the sunshades is very attractive for a lunch menu around noon and by afternoon the confectionery masterpieces tempt the guests. In the evening the restaurant develops into a sophisticated, modern place to meet for a cocktail. The former downtown city center, in the heart of the city came to life again!
Shopping
The Great Market Hall (Nagycsarnok) built in 1897 is the most beautiful of all Budapest market halls (yes, there are more historical market halls in Budapest!).
And the market is not only ‘Great’ in its size, but is also great in other aspects. Most importantly the market is also central, no wonder it is also called the Central Market Hall, for both of its location (15 min walk from the appartment), and the volume of trade taking place here on a daily basis.
If you love fresh goods, people watching, shopping, or just sightseeing in amazing places, we trust you will love our beloved Great Market Hall. No matter if it shines or rains, the Great Market Hall is a great option, and definitely one of the top Budapest attractions according to many Budapest guides.
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Centrala Marknadshallen
1-3 Vámház krt.The Great Market Hall (Nagycsarnok) built in 1897 is the most beautiful of all Budapest market halls (yes, there are more historical market halls in Budapest!).
And the market is not only ‘Great’ in its size, but is also great in other aspects. Most importantly the market is also central, no wonder it is also called the Central Market Hall, for both of its location (15 min walk from the appartment), and the volume of trade taking place here on a daily basis.
If you love fresh goods, people watching, shopping, or just sightseeing in amazing places, we trust you will love our beloved Great Market Hall. No matter if it shines or rains, the Great Market Hall is a great option, and definitely one of the top Budapest attractions according to many Budapest guides.
Westend Shopping Center
1-3 Váci útBiggest shopping mall in Hungary.
Váci street is the most renowned pedestrian shopping street of Budapest. It stretches to a little more than a mile between Vörösmarty Square and the Great Market Hall.
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Vaci Street
Váci utcaVáci street is the most renowned pedestrian shopping street of Budapest. It stretches to a little more than a mile between Vörösmarty Square and the Great Market Hall.
Entertainment & Activities
The Széchenyi Thermal Bath is one of the largest spa complexes in Europe. It's also the first thermal bath of Pest. It owes its existence to Vilmos Zsigmondy, a mining engineer. on his initiative, successful deep borings had been performed in the City Park, where later, in 1881 already an "Artesian bath" was in operation. However, this temporary type of bath was meeting the demands of the age less and less, so the Széchenyi Thermal Bath was built in 1913 on the basis of plans composed by Gyozo Czigler. The Bath was expanded in 1927 with a public bathing department for gentlemen and ladies and a beach site. In the middle of the 1960s, further transformations took place, including the creation of a group thermal section in bathing suits as well as a daytime outpatient hospital (complex physiotherapy department).
The reconstruction of the pools of the swimming section, their equipment with water filtering and circulation devices was completed in 1999. The so-called fancy bath includes a whirling corridor, underwater effervescence production, neck shower, water beam back massage installed in the sitting banks and many other services.
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Széchenyi Thermal Bath
9-11 Állatkerti krt.The Széchenyi Thermal Bath is one of the largest spa complexes in Europe. It's also the first thermal bath of Pest. It owes its existence to Vilmos Zsigmondy, a mining engineer. on his initiative, successful deep borings had been performed in the City Park, where later, in 1881 already an "Artesian bath" was in operation. However, this temporary type of bath was meeting the demands of the age less and less, so the Széchenyi Thermal Bath was built in 1913 on the basis of plans composed by Gyozo Czigler. The Bath was expanded in 1927 with a public bathing department for gentlemen and ladies and a beach site. In the middle of the 1960s, further transformations took place, including the creation of a group thermal section in bathing suits as well as a daytime outpatient hospital (complex physiotherapy department).
The reconstruction of the pools of the swimming section, their equipment with water filtering and circulation devices was completed in 1999. The so-called fancy bath includes a whirling corridor, underwater effervescence production, neck shower, water beam back massage installed in the sitting banks and many other services.
Budapest has a fairly unique quality, being among the very few large cities in the world that is rich in thermal water - so it is also called the city of spas, and has been a well known balneological center since the 1930s.
Visitors can choose from a wide range of local thermal springs, where many different treatments and wellness services are available.
The Rudas Thermal Bath was established as early as the 16th century, during the time of the Turkish occupation. Its central part includes an octagonal pool covered by a 10 meter diameter dome. At the end of the 19th century, a therapeutic swimming facility and a sauna was added. The bath also has a complex physiotherapeutic section, as well as a drinking hall, offering drinking cures from three water springs: Hungária, Attila and Juventus. In the wellness department guests can enjoy the benefits of Juventus pool, immersion pool, rooftop pool and two hot water pools.
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Rudas bad
9 Döbrentei térBudapest has a fairly unique quality, being among the very few large cities in the world that is rich in thermal water - so it is also called the city of spas, and has been a well known balneological center since the 1930s.
Visitors can choose from a wide range of local thermal springs, where many different treatments and wellness services are available.
The Rudas Thermal Bath was established as early as the 16th century, during the time of the Turkish occupation. Its central part includes an octagonal pool covered by a 10 meter diameter dome. At the end of the 19th century, a therapeutic swimming facility and a sauna was added. The bath also has a complex physiotherapeutic section, as well as a drinking hall, offering drinking cures from three water springs: Hungária, Attila and Juventus. In the wellness department guests can enjoy the benefits of Juventus pool, immersion pool, rooftop pool and two hot water pools.
Budapest is a unique city in more than one ways. For those who love spa and wellness, it is unique for being the only large city in the world, which abounds in fountains of healing water. 70 million liters of 21-78 Celsius warm thermal water spring forth daily from its 118 natural thermal springs.
No wonder, that as early as in 1934, Budapest was awarded the supreme title "Spa City". Three years later, the first International Balneological Congress was organised, and the seat of the International Balneological Association was established at the Gellért Thermal Bath in Budapest. The Congress reasoned with the following words: "...no city can put forward a stronger claim to this than Budapest.
Endowed by nature with a wonderful generosity of excellent thermal waters and unrivalled natural beauty; additionally, its high medical professionalism, the excellent equipment of its healing institutions, the high level of scientific research, makes Budapest the optimum choice for international affairs of balneology to be handled from here..."
The Gellert Bath and Hotel itself was built in the preceding decades, and opened its doors in 1918. Outdoor pools were added later on, and today it combines modern technical developments with rich historical heritage.
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Gellért Termalbad
4 Kelenhegyi útBudapest is a unique city in more than one ways. For those who love spa and wellness, it is unique for being the only large city in the world, which abounds in fountains of healing water. 70 million liters of 21-78 Celsius warm thermal water spring forth daily from its 118 natural thermal springs.
No wonder, that as early as in 1934, Budapest was awarded the supreme title "Spa City". Three years later, the first International Balneological Congress was organised, and the seat of the International Balneological Association was established at the Gellért Thermal Bath in Budapest. The Congress reasoned with the following words: "...no city can put forward a stronger claim to this than Budapest.
Endowed by nature with a wonderful generosity of excellent thermal waters and unrivalled natural beauty; additionally, its high medical professionalism, the excellent equipment of its healing institutions, the high level of scientific research, makes Budapest the optimum choice for international affairs of balneology to be handled from here..."
The Gellert Bath and Hotel itself was built in the preceding decades, and opened its doors in 1918. Outdoor pools were added later on, and today it combines modern technical developments with rich historical heritage.
Parks & Nature
The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden is one of the oldest in the world with its almost 150 years of history. The first idea of the foundation dates back to 1820-30s but the 1848-49 Revolution and War of Independence and the era of Opression did not favour the idea of founding a zoo in Hungary. Finally, the initiation of a group of patriots took form in 1866 and the first Hungarian Zoo opened its gates to the sound of the midday bell on August 9th.
The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2016.
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Budapest Zoo & Botaniska trädgården
6-12 Állatkerti krt.The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden is one of the oldest in the world with its almost 150 years of history. The first idea of the foundation dates back to 1820-30s but the 1848-49 Revolution and War of Independence and the era of Opression did not favour the idea of founding a zoo in Hungary. Finally, the initiation of a group of patriots took form in 1866 and the first Hungarian Zoo opened its gates to the sound of the midday bell on August 9th.
The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2016.
The City Park Ice Rink offers its ice surface of 12 thousand square metres both for sporting activities and for various events during the winter time.
The City Park Boating Lake opens on 1th April. (summer time) Depending on the weather City Park Boating Lake 10:00-22:00 is open hours. The pier and water means everyone is at your own risk. The lake's water is unfit for bathing.
Grand Hall
The Grand Hall originally built on the basis of Imre Francsek’s plans in 1895 has been restored in its former glory in neo-baroque style, making it one of the most impressive event venues of Budapest.
Looking out of the windows of the Grand Hall of the City Park Ice Rink / Boating lake, our guests can enjoy a fabulous panorama including the view of the Vajda Hunyad Castle, which features the greatest eras of Hungarian architecture.
The Grand Hall, recognised as a cultural monument.
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City Park Ice Rink och Boating skridskobana och båtturer
5 Olof Palme stny.The City Park Ice Rink offers its ice surface of 12 thousand square metres both for sporting activities and for various events during the winter time.
The City Park Boating Lake opens on 1th April. (summer time) Depending on the weather City Park Boating Lake 10:00-22:00 is open hours. The pier and water means everyone is at your own risk. The lake's water is unfit for bathing.
Grand Hall
The Grand Hall originally built on the basis of Imre Francsek’s plans in 1895 has been restored in its former glory in neo-baroque style, making it one of the most impressive event venues of Budapest.
Looking out of the windows of the Grand Hall of the City Park Ice Rink / Boating lake, our guests can enjoy a fabulous panorama including the view of the Vajda Hunyad Castle, which features the greatest eras of Hungarian architecture.
The Grand Hall, recognised as a cultural monument.
Arts & Culture
The millenary session of the Hungarian Parliament in 1896 passed a law whereby art collections previously held in different institutions were to be unified and placed in the newly-established Museum of Fine Arts.
On the basis of a competitive tender, Albert Schickedanz and Fülöp Herzog were commissioned to design and construct the building, which opened in 1906. The gallery displaying original paintings was placed in the first floor halls of the neo-classical building; however, only plaster casts were available to illustrate a complete history of European sculpture. It was for these life-size copy sculptures that the Doric, Ionic, Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque halls on the ground floor were designed, imitating the styles of individual periods of art history.
However, as the number of original works increased, so the plaster sculptures were forced out of the building (the only one remaining, a copy of the group in the pediment of the temple of Zeus at Olympia, can be seen on the tympanum above the Museum's main entrance), and the ground floor galleries are now also used to display original works of art.
On the ground floor are the exhibitions of the Classical Antiquities and of 19th century paintings and sculptures; the Renaissance hall, where in addition to Renaissance frescoes and fountains items from the Sculpture Collection may be seen; the Prints and Drawings Gallery with temporary exhibitions; and the Marble and Baroque halls.
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Museum of Fine Arts
41 Dózsa György útThe millenary session of the Hungarian Parliament in 1896 passed a law whereby art collections previously held in different institutions were to be unified and placed in the newly-established Museum of Fine Arts.
On the basis of a competitive tender, Albert Schickedanz and Fülöp Herzog were commissioned to design and construct the building, which opened in 1906. The gallery displaying original paintings was placed in the first floor halls of the neo-classical building; however, only plaster casts were available to illustrate a complete history of European sculpture. It was for these life-size copy sculptures that the Doric, Ionic, Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque halls on the ground floor were designed, imitating the styles of individual periods of art history.
However, as the number of original works increased, so the plaster sculptures were forced out of the building (the only one remaining, a copy of the group in the pediment of the temple of Zeus at Olympia, can be seen on the tympanum above the Museum's main entrance), and the ground floor galleries are now also used to display original works of art.
On the ground floor are the exhibitions of the Classical Antiquities and of 19th century paintings and sculptures; the Renaissance hall, where in addition to Renaissance frescoes and fountains items from the Sculpture Collection may be seen; the Prints and Drawings Gallery with temporary exhibitions; and the Marble and Baroque halls.
The Hungarian State Opera House (Hungarian: Magyar Állami Operaház) is a neo-Renaissance opera house located in central Budapest, on Andrássy út. Originally known as the Hungarian Royal Opera House, it was designed by Miklós Ybl, a major figure of 19th century Hungarian architecture. Construction began in 1875, funded by the city of Budapest and by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary, and the new house opened to the public on the 27 September 1884. Before the closure of the "Népszínház" in Budapest, it was the second largest opera building in the city; today it is the largest opera house in Budapest and in Hungary.
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Ungerska statsoperan
22 Andrássy útThe Hungarian State Opera House (Hungarian: Magyar Állami Operaház) is a neo-Renaissance opera house located in central Budapest, on Andrássy út. Originally known as the Hungarian Royal Opera House, it was designed by Miklós Ybl, a major figure of 19th century Hungarian architecture. Construction began in 1875, funded by the city of Budapest and by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary, and the new house opened to the public on the 27 September 1884. Before the closure of the "Népszínház" in Budapest, it was the second largest opera building in the city; today it is the largest opera house in Budapest and in Hungary.
Drinks & Nightlife
Szimpla Kert (Simple Garden) is the pioneer of our ruinpubs. It is really a cult place giving new trends. Undoubtedly the best known ruinpub among the locals and the tourists, as well.
Well, it can be anywhere, its atmosphere will always charm you (our favourite piece now is the table made from an old Trabant car). Its programs are as wide and unique as its atmosphere; there is place for the open-air cinema (which is the distributor of its films), for the film festivals and exhibitions, just like for the bicycle fairs, or for the houseplants left there for keep and care. If you want another round, we draw your attention to the other members of the Szimpla-nerwork: the Szimpla Café or its unit in Berlin in Gärtnerstrassen.
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Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.Szimpla Kert (Simple Garden) is the pioneer of our ruinpubs. It is really a cult place giving new trends. Undoubtedly the best known ruinpub among the locals and the tourists, as well.
Well, it can be anywhere, its atmosphere will always charm you (our favourite piece now is the table made from an old Trabant car). Its programs are as wide and unique as its atmosphere; there is place for the open-air cinema (which is the distributor of its films), for the film festivals and exhibitions, just like for the bicycle fairs, or for the houseplants left there for keep and care. If you want another round, we draw your attention to the other members of the Szimpla-nerwork: the Szimpla Café or its unit in Berlin in Gärtnerstrassen.
For those who think that the party district only consists of Kazinczy Street and the fifty metres around it, we’ll say this: it’s well worth exploring a little bit further, even just in the seventh District.
To Klauzál Street, for instance: this is especially recommended for those who enjoy those unbelievable contrasts in Budapest. And what could be more surprising than Doboz (Box)
appearing from behind the dilapidated street front?
Doboz has one of the most trendy interiors (the eponymous red box installation in front, and the statue of King Kong, with his eyes lit up, by Miklós Gábor Szőke) among Seventh District ruinpubs, which is not by any means a mean feat. Every little detail in the almost 1000-square-meter place is carefully constructed to serve the nearly 1500 people who can fit in there – and therefore Doboz defines itself as a ‘premium ruinpub’.
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Doboz - Ruin Pub Budapest
10 Klauzál u.For those who think that the party district only consists of Kazinczy Street and the fifty metres around it, we’ll say this: it’s well worth exploring a little bit further, even just in the seventh District.
To Klauzál Street, for instance: this is especially recommended for those who enjoy those unbelievable contrasts in Budapest. And what could be more surprising than Doboz (Box)
appearing from behind the dilapidated street front?
Doboz has one of the most trendy interiors (the eponymous red box installation in front, and the statue of King Kong, with his eyes lit up, by Miklós Gábor Szőke) among Seventh District ruinpubs, which is not by any means a mean feat. Every little detail in the almost 1000-square-meter place is carefully constructed to serve the nearly 1500 people who can fit in there – and therefore Doboz defines itself as a ‘premium ruinpub’.
Ellátó kert, one of its inevitable advantages is table soccer indoors, and the kitchen (with taco dishes and chicken) is also promising. There is ain indoor part too, which holds the greatest trump card of all: the cleanest bathroom in the whole neighborhood...
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Ellato Kert & Taqueria
48 Kazinczy u.Ellátó kert, one of its inevitable advantages is table soccer indoors, and the kitchen (with taco dishes and chicken) is also promising. There is ain indoor part too, which holds the greatest trump card of all: the cleanest bathroom in the whole neighborhood...
If you have never tried a supermarket elevator run by a lift boy with spirits and beer served in it, or haven’t been on the original steps (full of decals and graffiti) of the former „social realist” Corvin supermarket, or you are simply curious, how the logo of Kaisers and the Statue of Liberty look like next to each other, Corvin Terrace is for you.
From the huge roof terrace - open in Summer until morning - you can have a unique view to the roofs, the neon ads, the huge cranes working, and the hills of Buda, as well. From Autumn till Spring you have to go one floor down to an indoor area bathed in red light reminding you of the colours and shapes of the 1980’s. And then we haven’t mentioned the wide selection of electronic music, which is one of the strong points of Corvin Terrace.
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Corvin Club & Roof Terrace
1-2 Blaha Lujza térIf you have never tried a supermarket elevator run by a lift boy with spirits and beer served in it, or haven’t been on the original steps (full of decals and graffiti) of the former „social realist” Corvin supermarket, or you are simply curious, how the logo of Kaisers and the Statue of Liberty look like next to each other, Corvin Terrace is for you.
From the huge roof terrace - open in Summer until morning - you can have a unique view to the roofs, the neon ads, the huge cranes working, and the hills of Buda, as well. From Autumn till Spring you have to go one floor down to an indoor area bathed in red light reminding you of the colours and shapes of the 1980’s. And then we haven’t mentioned the wide selection of electronic music, which is one of the strong points of Corvin Terrace.
If you walk into the right wing of the Paris Department Store on Andrássy Avenue and step into the elevator, in a matter of seconds you'll be greeted by sunshine or sparkling city lights, and have Budapest at your feet. In the evening, you can enjoy excellent wines and beautiful sunsets here, while chilling to down-tempo tunes. There is no dress code to fear, you won't feel embarrassed in sneakers - 360 Bar promotes a free, urban spirit of living, which is underscored by the simple design of the highest rooftop bar of Budapest, where you can admire a 360 degree panorama of Budapest all summer long, accompanied by light drinks and an open kitchen..
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360 Bar
39 Andrássy útIf you walk into the right wing of the Paris Department Store on Andrássy Avenue and step into the elevator, in a matter of seconds you'll be greeted by sunshine or sparkling city lights, and have Budapest at your feet. In the evening, you can enjoy excellent wines and beautiful sunsets here, while chilling to down-tempo tunes. There is no dress code to fear, you won't feel embarrassed in sneakers - 360 Bar promotes a free, urban spirit of living, which is underscored by the simple design of the highest rooftop bar of Budapest, where you can admire a 360 degree panorama of Budapest all summer long, accompanied by light drinks and an open kitchen..