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With over a thousand years of history, Budapest has some spectacular architecture. Read about architectural styles, famous buildings and bridges, renowned Hungarian architects and everything else related to architecture in Budapest.

Budapest’s Margaret Bridge Gets a Facelift

Budapest’s Margaret Bridge Gets a Facelift
Posted by: Márk Mervai01/02/2012

Margaret Bridge (Margit híd), the second oldest permanent bridge to span the Danube after the Chain Bridge, shines again in its former glory following recent renovations. Originally built between...

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Budapest by Night

Budapest by Night
Posted by: Roberta Gyori10/19/2011

This time Mark took to the streets to take some photos of Budapest at night. Here is a selection of his amazing after-hours snapshots showing how beautiful the city can be.

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Budapest Metro 4 - A Work in Progress

Budapest Metro 4 - A Work in Progress
Posted by: Roberta Gyori09/05/2011

A sneak peak beneath the Danube If you have visited Budapest recently you have likely seen plenty of construction in popular downtown areas, like Szt. Gellért tér (Gellért Baths), Fővám tér...

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Charming Castle Hotels in Hungary

Charming Castle Hotels in Hungary
Posted by: Roberta Gyori08/18/2011

Beautiful scenery, legendary history and a romantic touch Hungary has many castles and mansions that were built by former aristocratic families. These historic buildings survived several wars and...

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A Photo-walk Along Budapest’s Mainstreet

A Photo-walk Along Budapest’s Mainstreet
Posted by: Márk Mervai04/02/2011

Downtown Budapest is reborn from Kálvin tér to Szabadság tér Budapest’s ‘Mainstreet’ (a Belváros Főutcája), completed in 2010, is several interconnecting streets along a 1.7-km stretch of downtown...

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The Airport Formerly Known as Ferihegy

The Airport Formerly Known as Ferihegy
Posted by: Roberta Gyori03/26/2011

Budapest Airport gets new name, new passenger hall Recently Budapest Airport underwent some major changes. It was renamed to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport in honor of the famous...

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Connecting Buda and Pest in Style

Connecting Buda and Pest in Style
Posted by: Márk Mervai03/06/2011

A photoblog of the bridges in Budapest There are eight bridges in Budapest that span the Danube. Following are some of the most beautiful historic bridges along with two of the newer ones.

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Andrássy Avenue in Photos

Andrássy Avenue in Photos
Posted by: Márk Mervai02/13/2011

A photo-walk along Budapest's 'Cultural Avenue' The eclectic palaces and houses that line Andrássy Avenue were built by the most distinguished architects of the time for aristocrats, bankers and...

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The Many Layers of Óbuda

The Many Layers of Óbuda
Posted by: Roberta Gyori11/19/2010

Óbuda offers many hidden treasures and you can easily spend an afternoon discovering the roots of Budapest in this historic district. Did you know that Óbuda is the oldest part of Budapest, a city...

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Hungarian Art Nouveau

Hungarian Art Nouveau
Posted by: Roberta Gyori10/10/2010

For art lovers looking for a unique architectural style Visitors to Budapest are often impressed by its wonderful late 19th and early 20th century buildings, incorporating motifs from old Hungarian...

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Budapest Bridges

Budapest Bridges
Posted by: Roberta Gyori05/11/2010

Fascinating History, Spectacular Architecture
Budapest is a city that is literally linked together by reminders of its rich history. Peaceful Buda and lively Pest, otherwise separated by the...

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