Budapest

Budapest is the capital city of . With a unique, youthful atmosphere, world-class classical music scene, a pulsating nightlife increasingly appreciated among European youth, and last but not least, an exceptional offer of natural thermal baths, Budapest is one of Europe's most delightful and enjoyable cities.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Városliget and Hungarian State Opera House.

is a large park in . This article describes the western part of the 14th district: and Istvánmező.

Theater building
The is a historic opera house located in central , on . Originally known as the Hungarian Royal Opera House, it was designed by Miklós Ybl, a major figure of 19th-century Hungarian architecture.

The is a chain bridge that spans the between and Pest, the western and eastern sides of , the capital of .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Belváros and Víziváros.

or Downtown is the V. District of . It consists of two historic neighbourhoods with well-defined borders within the V. District - Lipótváros in the north includes the Parliament and many governmental buildings, Szent István Basilica and some museums, while the southern part is mostly high-class accommodations, shops and nightlife area.

is in . This article describes the outer part of the 1st district, which includes parts of Gellérthegy, Krisztinaváros, Tabán and .

Budapest

Latitude
47.5° or 47° 30′ north
Longitude
19.0833° or 19° 5′ east
Population
1,750,000
Elevation
96 metres (315 feet)
Open location code
8FVXG32M+28
Geo­Names ID
3054638
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In Other Languages

“Budapest” goes by many names.
  • Korean: 부다페스트

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Népszínház Quartier and Erzsébetváros.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Budapest East Railway Station and House of Terror.

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