Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Stunning view over the Danube and Buda side of the city
- Promenade with a unique ambiance
Time required: 45 minutes
Public transport:
- Metro Line 1: Vörösmarty tér station
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Photo: Paolo Margari
Things you need to know:
- The Danube Promenade (Dunakorzó) spans from Elizabeth Bridge to Chain Bridge on the Pest side banks of the Danube
- It was once lined with luxury hotels, restaurants and cafés overlooking the Danube and Buda castle
- After it was established in the 19th century, the area became immensely popular; there is an effort to recreate the pre-war ambiance
- Highlights: Elizabeth Bridge, Vigado Concert Hall, Little Princess, Roosevelt Square, Chain Bridge
- Elizabeth Bridge is named after Emperor Franz Joseph's wife. The original bridge, built in 1890s, was destroyed in WWII; a new one was built on the old pillars in the 1960s
- Little Princess is a cute small bronze statue sitting on the promenade's railings at Vigado Square; one of Budapest's newest attractions
- Vigado Concert Hall (1865) is the city's second largest concert hall. Such masters performed here as Liszt, Mahler, Wagner, Von Karajan, Brahms or Debussy
What to do there:
- Walk along the Danube from Elisabeth Bridge to Chain Bridge
- Enjoy the marvelous view of Buda Castle and the bridges
- Do not miss Vigadó Concert Hall and Little Princess on your way
- Relax in one of the numerous cafés along the promenade
Tips & Insights:
- If you continue along the river bank beyond the promenade you can get to the Parliament
- Take tram line 2 to travel along the Danube on Pest side for a beautiful view of the Danube, the Parliament, the Royal Castle and Palace and other great attractions
- If you fancy a boat trip on the mighty Danube the river cruises depart from Vigado square
