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Danube Description
The Danube (Hungarian "Duna") flows through Budapest from north to south; within the city boundaries its widest part (640m (2100ft)) is in the north of the city just below the junction of the two arms which enclose the island of Szentendre (Szentendrei-sziget). The river is at its narrowest (283m (930ft)) below Gellért Hill; here it is about 9m (30ft) deep.

Boat trips

During the warm months of the year these depart daily from the landing-stages at Vigadó tér (on the Pest bank) and Bem József tér (on the Buda bank).

Flooding

Until the late 19th C rises in the water level caused major problems in the districts near the Danube. At such times the width of the river could exceed 1000m (3300ft); in the lower lying
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Hobbies & Activities category: Cruises - sightseeing by boat;  Dam, bridge, lock, waterway;  Scenic site or route;  UNESCO World Heritage Site
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