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 Located in City Park |
Varosliget, Allatkerti korut 6-12 District XIV Budapest 1146 Hungary +36 1 273 4900 http://www.zoobudapest.com |
This zoo could do with more funds but it is slowly being done up. The main entrance is located right next to the famous Gundel restaurant, and a nice combination is to stop in there for a coffee before or after your visit. The zoo is just one part of this very entertaining part of the city. Within a few hundred meters you will also find Heroes' Square, two excellent museums, a huge park, an amusement park, thermal baths and more. The entrance is a delightful art-deco whimsy. There are elephants, giraffes, monkeys, rhinos and of course, ice cream stands. Check website for further details including admission prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swimming pool and thermal baths |
Nepfurdo utca, 36 District XIII Budapest 1138 Hungary +36 1 452 4500 |
This is one of the city's larger swimming and bath complexes which has just opened four new pools. In 1948 the site was opened as a swimming pool complex, but in the early seventies, hot water began to be piped in from the nearby Szechenyi thermal baths. Today, there are three thermal pools, ranging from 33 degrees centigrade to 38 degrees centigrade, as well as a range of swimming pools (including children's ones). To add to the fun there is a playground, slides, sports ground, restaurant and free table tennis tables. In short, it's a great place to spend a sunny day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hungarian war memorial |
Top of Andrassy ut (District VI) Budapest 1062 Hungary |
This imposing square was built for the 1896 millennium celebrations. It is dominated by the Archangel Gabriel who is surrounded by seven statues representing the chiefs of the seven Magyar tribes who settled in this area (supposedly in AD 896). The large open space is dedicated to the Hungarian war memorial and attracts tourists, skateboarders and inline skaters in their dozens. Check out the recently restored art museums on either side of the square. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Works of the famous artist |
Fo ter, 1 District III Budapest 1033 Hungary +36 1 368 7021 |
This small museum is dedicated to displaying the life and work of Lajos Kossak, a talented and fiery avant-garde artist, writer and poet. He firmly believed in the power of the working class and lived-through choice-in a fairly rough workers' area of Budapest. The museum displays most of his work. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Peaceful spot for relaxation |
Margitsziget Budapest 1138 Hungary |
Despite its central location, Margaret Island is extremely peaceful. In summer, it is popular with the locals who come here to relax. Rent a bicycle, jog, swim in one of two pools, throw a Frisbee or just stroll around. This was originally a religious centre. The ruins of St Margaret's Dominican nunnery are on the east side near the ruins of a Franciscan church. The water tower is a listed building. A very fine lunch can be had in the Ramada Grand Hotel at the north-east end of the island. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wonderful collection in stunning building |
Dózsa György út 41 Budapest 1146 Hungary +36 1 469 7100 http://www.museum.hu/search/mu... |
This spectacular and renovated building houses a museum that's massive in scale (slightly intimidating in fact), with a wide range of exhibits. It's noted for its Spanish collection, most of which comes from the famous Count Esterhazy who picked up the pieces at bargain prices. Everything from El Greco to Goya is here. There is also an interesting display of Roman vases and artifacts (lots of huge toga-holding safety pins) as well as many other works. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A fun way to learn |
Fény u. 20-22 Pest Budapest 1024 Hungary +36 1 438 5300 / +36 1 438 5312 http://www.museum.hu/search/pe... |
This is a place where kids beg to be taken. Almost all of the exhibits offer some type of interactive element (pushing buttons, pulling things, moving things about and so on). Each of the games is intended to reveal a scientific principle or give a demonstration. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Swimming and sunbathing |
Margitsziget Budapest 1138 Hungary +36 1 312 3069 |
This huge swimming pool complex also features hot baths and lots of open space. It is rare in that it offers nude sunbathing in the heart of the city - there is both a women-only and a mixed area. There is also an exhilarating wave pool as well as lots of other facilities such as a children's playground and restaurant. This is a great place to stop off for a break after a walk around the island. Originally opened in the early 1920's, it has since expanded to what it is today 30 000 square meters of park and pool area. The large outdoor pool is approximately 100m long. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Massive pool and bath complex |
Allatkerti korut, 11 Budapest 1146 Hungary +36 1 321 0310 |
Perhaps the most popular swimming and bathing area in the city, this complex offers five mixed curative baths, four women's pools and three men's pools. The water comes from almost a kilometre underground. The open-air swimming pool is huge, and there is a wide range of activities on offer, e.g. underwater gymnastics. The roof is for sun-seekers and offers men's, women's and mixed nude sunbathing. A complete medical team is also on hand for advice and therapy. Some services are seasonal, so do phone ahead to check. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dedicated to textiles |
Lajos utca 136-138 Budapest 1036 Hungary +36 1 430 1387 http://www.museum.hu/budapest/... |
If you thought that Budapest had every possible type of museum, you would be right. This museum opened to cover one area that had previously been left out: textiles. It is situated in Obuda, in the well-known Goldberger houses, and the history of the substantial Hungarian textile industry is traced and recorded here. Huge machines used in the manufacture of textiles are on hand and it's all quite fascinating stuff. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum about the metro |
Deak ter (in the underground itself) District V Budapest 1052 Hungary +36 1 461 6500 |
This cute little museum takes only ten minutes or so to see and is located right where all the metro lines connect at Deak ter. They have several old carriages on display as well as some equipment and detailed drawings of the plans for this old system (the first underground on the continent). You can punch a ticket to cover the admission charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dedicated to well-loved artist |
Laktanya utca 7 District III Budapest 1033 Hungary +36 1 250 0274 |
Thousands of people are charmed by the public statues and sculptures of Imre Varga as they walk about Budapest. This museum dedicated to him contains replicas of these as well as sketches and other items. Among his works is the memorial statue dedicated to Raoul Wallenberg, which was put in place in 1987, as well as the Holocaust memorial of 1991. Review © 2007, Wcities |