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Famous for its spas and cuisine, the Danube river divides the city into Buda and Pest. Lying on the western side of the Danube, Buda is accessible by the Pest side by the red metro line and several trams. Because of its proximity to the Buda Hills, many visitors choose to stay in Buda for its fresh air quality. For splurgers, stay a few nights at the Hotel Gellert, one of the most traditional hotels in all of Hungary, with its ideal location at the foot of the Gellert Hills and its walking distance from the area shops and restaurants. Spa and thermal baths are offered to guests. Although most guides don't speak English, crawling and climbing through the two major caves of the Buda Hills continues to be one of the most popular and rewarding experiences in Buda. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The definitive view of Budapest is that of Castle District and the first district. It's hard to imagine that the palace and entire hill with its medieval and baroque residences were utterly flattened during World War II. More baroque splendour extends along Fo utca and flanks Batthyany ter, site of the most spectacular Buda-side view of Pest and the Parliament. The Buda Castle is one of the most impressive in the area, and it is also home to several museums, the Historical Museum of Budapest and the Hungarian National Gallery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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District II, the Rozsadomb, or 'Rose Hill', is where Budapest's elite live. Dotted thickly with old villas and embassy residences, it got its name from the Turk - Gul Baba - whose tomb is reached via a cobblestone lane. For the most part, this part of the city is upper-class residential. There is not too much nightlife, but it is also a safe neighbourhood. There are a handful of parks and gardens scattered throughout the area, and because of rent, this is one of the few places in the city where you will see homes with yards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Let's pop across the river again. Obuda ('Old Buda') makes up District III. It was the site of the Roman encampment Aquincum, the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire in continental Europe. Consequently, many amphitheatres and artefacts have been unearthed here. However, many of Budapest's oldest and most beautiful dwellings were razed during the Communist period in order to make way for the huge apartment blocks just off Arpad bridge. Practically all that remains is a small collection of (restored) buildings around Fo ter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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On the east side of the Danube, visitors will find District IV, a mostly industrial and residential area. Also referred to as Újpest, the district is still young and only started its major development in the mid-19th century, as the first house was constructed in 1832. You will find an abundance of socialist housing estates spotting the landscape, as well as a number of hotels. This area does not glow with as deep a past as other areas of the city, but it will give you an idea of the lives of everyday Hungarians. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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District IX, Ferencvaros, is similar in character to the working-class if not downright impoverished eighth, except that it is now an 'up-and-coming' area. Trendy bars and cafes are springing up on Raday utca and in the section bounded by the Nagykorut. Gentrification will continue due to the potential for development alongside the Danube, and urban redesign projects are restoring this portion of the city; it seems to be working, it has become a popular place for younger residents of Budapest to stay. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The city centre (Belvaros) is Pest's District V, embracing the area within the Kiskorut (little boulevard). With the awe-inspiring brick and tiled hulk of the Vasarcsarnok (main market hall) at one end, its spine is the affluent retail hub that is the Vaci utca. The city's administrative flank, the Lipotvaros section, extends between Bajcsy-Zsilinsky and the Danube. It includes the parliament building and the many ministries that make up the country's administration. Less institutionalized corruption has ensured that the array of shops and restaurants in this district is ever-changing: here today, gone tomorrow. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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District VI is the city's mainstream cultural wedge and features Andrassy ut, Budapest's most beautiful boulevard. Budapest's very own 'Broadway' crosses it at Nagymezo utca and the Opera House and Liszt Academy are also comfortably ensconced here among the hundreds of eclectic buildings. Franz Liszt ter has become the city's social hot spot, particularly during the summer when the hip hold court at the half a dozen outdoor bars and cafs that spill out onto the pavement. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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District VII is Budapest's historic Old Jewish Quarter, containing several synagogues, Kosher bakeries e.g. Frolich Koser Cukraszda, restaurants and hotels. One recurring architectural theme is the presence of long, interconnnected courtyards that link two parallel streets, out of practical and strategic necessity. The most incredible example of this is the haunting, vacant Gozsdu udvar. The sixth undoubtedly has the best 'neighborhood' feel of all the districts within the Nagykorut. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The eighth could also be known as the 'District of Ill Repute'. Rakoczi ter has long since entered the lexicon as more than just a place name, but other areas have outshone it in its brand of commerce. There have been many attempts to establish Red Light Districts for legal prostitution here in Jozsefvaros, and just as many attempts to discourage them. However, visitors won't run into any brazen tawdriness unless they venture outside the Nagykorut. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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This district is made up largely of residential, middle class neighbourhoods and light industrial. There are some parks, and the Fire Brigade Museum is located here, as well a the planetarium. The name of one neighbourhood in the area, Kobánya, means stone quarry, after the first industry in the area. The abandoned quarries are now used by brewing companies. Népliget is Budapest's largest park, and it is also located in this district, and is perfect for escaping the high pace of the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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District XI is where the bourgeois of Buda lived before they took to the hills, but the area remains quite affluent. It curves around Gellert Hill and extends to the border of Budapest itself. Most of the activity in this district centers around Moricz Zsigmond korter and the Technical University, which fronts a huge stretch of the River Danube between Szabadsag and Lagymanyosi bridges. It is home to the emergent bastion of Hungarian musical culture: Fono Records. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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District XII is the gateway to the Buda hills and serenity, a mere few minutes from Moszkva ter. Buda's tallest hill, Janoshegy, presides over this area, and there are many spectacular views to be had from here, including from the chair-lift, Children's Railway and the Cog-Wheel Railway. The latter two also service Szechenyi Hill. There is lots to do outdoors in this largely residential area; during the summer months hiking the hills is a great way to escape the busier portions of the city, and in the winter some visitors even ski at Normafa. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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On the edge of downtown is the 13th district. The Szent István park located here has recently been remodelled and cleaned up, and makes for a nice stroll near the river. The Duna Plaza Mall, an impressive modern looking building, is the nearest shopping centre. Újlipótváros is a largely residential area of the district, featuring a variety of styles of architecture. Margarte Island, or Margit Island, is a popular tourist attraction. The island is taken up largely by an open park, but there are hotels and other building there as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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This area is taken up, for the most part, by family housing. It is relatively inexpensive because of its distance from he centre of town. The public transportation into the rest of the city is not as good as in much of Budapest as well, so don't get stranded. The City Park is located in Zuglo, where there are a number of attractions. The park houses the Millennium Monument, The Museum of Fine Arts and the impressive Vajdahunyad Castle, as well as an amusement park, restaurants, and several other buildings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pest lies on the eastern side of the Danube river and offers more than a month's worth of activities. Downtown houses the Hungarian National Parliament Building, the largest in Europe. The Hungarian crown jewels, once taken out of Budapest to escape fascists are now exhibited under the cupola of the Parliament building. At the end of the Andrassy Boulevard (where an impressive, but depressing "Nazi terror" museum lies) is the City Park with the Museum of Fine Arts, most recognized for its collection of Spanish works. If you crave a large portion of goose with dumplings, head to Fatal, named after the wooden platters which your meal will certainly be served on. This is a perfect lunch spot for tourists and locals alike. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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