Why visit / Interesting facts:
- An oasis of green
- Home to the famous Széchenyi bath
- Houses the beautiful Vajdahunyad Castle
Time required: 45 minutes
Public transport:
- Metro Line 1: Hősök tere station
Address: Dózsa György út, Budapest
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Photo: THEfunkyman
Things you need to know:
- City park (Városliget) is a landscape public park in Central Budapest. Városliget was among the first public parks in the world open to the whole public
- The area used to be a meadow and popular hunting area for noblemen. It was turned into a city park at the beginning of the 19th century
- It used to be the main venue of the 1896 Millenium Celebrations, Hungary's 1000th anniversary. Many attractions were built then such as Heroes' Square or Vajdahunyad Castle
- Other attractions include: the Zoo, Amusement Park, Budapest Circus, Széchenyi Bath, Városliget Pond (an ice rink in winter)
- The Városliget ice rink is the largest open air ice rink in Europe (currently it is under reconstruction)
- Vajdahunyad Castle is an architectural museum presenting the major building styles used in Hungary for Romanesque to Baroque. Part of the building is a replica of an existing castle in Vajdahunyad, Romania
- Vajdahunyad Castle was first built out of cardboard for the Millienium Celebrations. It was so popular that a permament, stone building was erected
What to do there:
- Take your time and explore this green park
- Admire the beautiful architecture (baroque facade) of Vajdahunyad Castle and Széchenyi Bath
Tips & Insights:
- It is a must see for families with kids: Amusement Park, Zoo, Grand Circus
