Budapest Xperience

Andrássy Avenue

Andrássy Avenue is an iconic boulevard in Budapest, Hungary, dating back to 1872. It links Elizabeth Square with the City Park. Lined with beautiful Neo-renaissance palaces and houses featuring fine facades, staircases and interiors, it was recognised as a World Heritage Site in 2002.

Heroes’ Square

Hősök tere (meaning “Heroes’ Square” in Hungarian) is one of the major squares of Budapest, Hungary, rich with historic and political connotations. It lies at the end of Andrássy Avenue (with which it comprises part of an extensive World Heritage site), next to City Park.

Budapest Keleti railway station

Budapest Keleti pályaudvar , Hungarian for Budapest Eastern Railway Station is the largest among the three main railway stations (together with Nyugati pályaudvar and Déli pályaudvar) in Budapest. It can be found in the 8th district (Józsefváros), on Baross Square.

History of Budapest Metro lines

The original purpose of the first metro line was to carry passengers to Budapest City Park, although the capital always opposed any surface transport on Andrássy Avenue, which has since become the most elegant road in Budapest and part of the World Heritage Site.The National Assembly accepted the metro plan in 1870, and the German [...]

Margaret Island

Margaret Island is a 2.5 km (1.4 miles) long island, 500 meters (550 yards) wide, in the middle of the Danube in central Budapest, Hungary. It belongs administratively to the 13th district. The island is mostly covered by landscape parks, and is a popular recreational area.

Bridges of Budapest

Eight bridges span the Danube in Budapest linking Buda and Pest, each with a fascinating tale to tell. The oldest is the famous Chain Bridge, which was opened for public traffic in 1849. Nowadays, each bridge has a totally different character and style. These bridges are a vital part of Budapest transport infrastructure and popular [...]