Discover Budapest’s 3 World Heritage Sites!
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The UNESCO World Heritage List, which includes the Taj Mahal and the Grand Canyon, and it consists of places of outstanding cultural and natural value, of which Hungary is certainly abundant. Come visit our country's eye-catching locations!
The Hungarian capital is becoming more and more popular among tourists, and it even won the prestigious European Best Destination award in 2019. This is no coincidence, as this city promises so many wonderful sights: it is enough to step out into the street, and you will be greeted by a fabulous view on both the Buda and Pest sides, wherever you look.
In 1987, a Budapest site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List for the first time: the view of the Danube bank and the Buda Castle District. This was joined in 2002 by Andrássy Avenue and its historical surroundings.
The Danube bank
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There is no doubt that the Danube bank in Budapest offers a beautiful view with the iconic bridges spanning the river. The world heritage area stretches from the Margaret Bridge to the Liberty Bridge, and on the Buda side includes the historical building complex of the castle quarter, Gellért Hill with the Statue of Liberty and the Citadella, and the popular Gellért Bath. As part of the heritage, the most characteristic buildings belonging to the Pest side of the coast are the eclectic style, captivating Parliament, the Neo-Renaissance headquarters of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the Art Nouveau masterpiece Gresham Palace, and the Vigadó in Pest.
The Buda Castle District
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It is worth mentioning the Buda Castle District, because with its many attractions, this destination alone is worth devoting a whole day to. In the centre of the district surrounded by the castle wall, you can see the XIX. century, neo-gothic style Matthias Church and the neo-Roman Fisherman’s Bastion. Don't miss a visit to the Buda Castle, which used to be the home of the kings, and today it houses the National Library, the National GalleryYand the Budapest History Museum. You can also visit the Várkert Bazaar, called the capital's special jewel box, where art and nature live together in symbiosis. Check out the exhibitions here, have a phenomenal dinner, or simply enjoy the magical panorama!
Andrássy Avenue
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Andrássy Avenue with its magnificent buildings, such as the Opera House designed by the well-known architect Miklós Ybl, the Neo-Renaissance Academy of Music or the Art Nouveau Fashion Hall, have also been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It also includes the Hero's Square at the end of Andrássy Avenue, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Kunsthalle with its Millennium Monument, where you can admire the complete history of Hungary through large-scale works. If you want to increase your time travel, we recommend that you take a few stops on Europe's first underground, which was handed over by Joseph Franz in 1896 and which still runs under Andrássy Avenue to this day.
Nora, OLS Community Manager – Hungarian