Budapest - Buda Ring Budai körút
The semi-circular Buda Ring (Budai körút) encircles Castle Hill like a crescent moon. The road leads from the western end of Elisabeth Bridge and sweeps northward in a long arc to the western end of Margaret Bridge. The most important stretches of this ring road are Krisztina körút/Attila út and Margit körút.
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Hay Square
Széna tér (Hay Square) is the site of the former shooting-range, built in 1826, and remains of the medieval town fortifications.
Margaret Bridge
Margaret Bridge (Margit híd) is in two sections; the first connects the Buda Ring with the southern tip of Margaret Island, and the second continues on to provide a link with the Outer Ring (Szent István körút). It was constructed in 1876, making it the second oldest bridge over the Danube. The bridge was destroyed during the Second World War, was rebuilt in 1948 and extended to measure almost 640m (2100ft) long and 25m (84ft) wide.
Meadow of Blood
The Meadow of Blood (Vérmezö) is where the instigators of the Hungarian Jacobin Movement were executed in 1795.
Moscow Square
Moscow Square (Moskva ter), one of the most important traffic hubs of the inner city, is dominated by the brick building topped with a crown, which houses the postal administration.
Municipal Park
Városmajor Park (Municipal Park) is about 10ha (25 ac) in extent. This welcome green area is nearly 200 years old and was once used for hunting. The old trees are a charming feature and these, together with the attractive tennis-courts and games areas, attract many citizens on fine days. On the northwest side of the park stands the Hotel Budapest, an imposing circular tower block of 18 stories. A cog-wheel railroad nearby ascends to Széchenyi-hegy.
Museum of Theatrical History
A little to the north of the Parish church visitors will find the interesting Budapest Museum of Theatrical History (SzÍnháztörténeti Múzeum) which is well worth a visit.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 14:00 |
Parish Church of Christinatown
The interesting church of Christinatown (Krisztinavárosi plébánia-templom) stands to the west below the Castle Palace. It was built in the Baroque style at the end of the 18th C.
South Station
The very modern South Station (Déli pályaudvar), opened in 1977. In the semi-circular station forecourt is a very impressive work in enamel by Viktor Vasarély.
Stamp Museum
The Stamp Museum presents all the stamps that have ever been issued around the world. Several special stamps such as the Hungarian "reserved Madonna", the Hawaii "missionary stamps", the smallest and biggest stamps of the world, and a collection of forgeries are displayed.
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
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