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District in Budapest, Hungary
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Józsefváros is the traditional name of the VIII. district, literally meaning "Josephtown" and referring to Emperor Joseph II of Austria and Hungary. This area is popular, with scores of students and several cafés and pizzerias. Keleti (Eastern) Railway Station is located at the junction of 7th, 8th and 14th districts.
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Gyulai Pál utcai Református templom
Found in 1948. feb. It has 300 seats on a large prayer room. Sights: three 21-m² a panes of glass representing Christ and the four evangelists (copy), there are three bells, the new bell is the largest, 710kg. Over the chorus is a round, depicting the crucified Christ, window made by Miksa Roth.
Magyarok Nagyasszonya templom
Massive church built in the 1920s.
Emlékezet Temploma, Nagyvárad téri Református Egyházközség temploma
Consecrated in 1935.
Mária utcai Jézus Szíve Templom
The church was built between 1888 and 1909 according to plans by József Kauser. The Pest Heart of Jesus church is the central church of the Hungarian Jesuits.
Szent József templom, Szent József Római katolikus plébániatemplom
Monument. Built in 1797–1798, in copf style according by plan József Tallher, rebuilt by Kasselik Fidél in 1814, remodelled in eclectic style by Elek Barcza in 1891-1895.
Szent Rókus kápolna
Built as part of the Hospital of St Roch. Already in 4th century was here a small, early Christian, so called "trichora" form, similar like in Pécs, (which is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage list), cemetery chapel.(not proved). In fact in 1711 built a chapel for the patron saint of St Roch (to eliminate the devastating plague). Expanded after the 1739-40 plague epidemic, giving thanks to God and the patron Saint, because this epdemic avoided Pest City. In 1746 the city council had built a hermitage on the back wall of the sanctuary. The last hermit of St Roch, Andreas, died in 1810, and was buried in the Servite's crypt. Between 1751 and 1765 built the tower and the sacred statues of the facade. This place became a permanent center annual ceremonies and processions. In 1797, at the time of built the Public Hospital,- the chapel was renovated, a music gallery was built over the entrance, developed the final form of the spire, two new bells was donated by Vicar Board. The sanctuary is decorated with monumental painted stone images, made by Esther Matthioni in 1963. On the left wall is the image of St Roch, and on the right the image of St Rosalia. On pedestal of the new altar is a wood sculpture composition. There is on left St Roch with a stick and a dog, on right plague patients, on the back the cave of Nativity (at Christmas time it is turned for front side). The crypt decoration also works of Mattioni Esther: The painted Agnus Dei stone altar, on the floor pics of the seasons with zodiac and Christian symbols. The shrine valuable objects are: the relic of tree of the Cross of Christ, and relics Saints of Roch, Sebastian and Rosalie. A particularly valuable treasure is a silver chalice, made around mid 18th century decorated with pictures of the three "plague" Saints of Roch, Sebastian and Rosalie. Over the side of the altar is an image of Mary of Częstochowa (Poland) in 18th century, At the entrance is a statue of Mary also in 18th century, Outside column before ake the chapel is a statue of the Immaculata (the memory of the publication of Immaculate Conception dogma) made in 1867. Also at the entrance can be found a statuette of Miraculous medal of the Immaculate Virgin, a work of Károly Antal, in 1944. Right next to chapel is a stone cross. The facade decorated with statues of the saints (Roch, Gellert, John of Nepomuk, Laszlo, Elizabeth, Stephen, Margaret, Emeric and Rosalia). On the left (of the facade) placed a memory plate about the Big Pest flood (1838).
Református templom és parókia
A monument building.
Nemzeti Múzeum
Not to be confused with the Hungarian National Gallery (Nemzeti Galéria), located in Buda Castle. Founded in 1802 by Count Ferenc Széchenyi, whose manuscript, map, numismatic and print collections formed its initial core holdings, the Hungarian National Museum was designed and built by the popular architect Mihály Polláck between 1837-1847. When it opened, it was the fourth largest museum in Europe and the first public museum in the Hungarian capital. The building became the symbol of the 1848-1849 Revolution so every year on the National Day (March 15) usually commemoration held here. However, it was far enough from the city proper that sometimes loose cattle from the weekly Kálvin tér market wandered into the museum.
Before entering, take note of the museum's exterior, a fine example of neoclassical architecture, with an exceptional portico. Eight Corinthian columns support a frieze with an ornamental cornice and a large pediment. The pediment features the allegorical figure of Pannonia (Pannonia was the Roman name for the Hungarian lands) sitting with the Hungarian coat of arms on her shield, surrounded on either side by Science and Art.
The exterior of the museum is also significant for what has taken place there. According to a popular urban legend during the 1848 revolutions that swept through Central Europe, on 15 March, Sándor Petőfi (perhaps Hungary's most famous patriotic poet) recited his emotionally gripping poem called "National Song" to a large crowd from the left pillar of the National Museum's exterior staircase. This poem pleaded with the nation to liberate Hungary from the Habsburg oppression. Not everyone was impressed. The director of the museum recorded in his diary that a noisy mob had gathered outside the building that day, disturbing his work so much that he left for home.
Major acquisitions and collections donated by the Kubinyi, Pyrker, Marczibányi and Jankovich families rapidly expanded the museum's holdings. Late in the 19th century some collections were separated from the general holdings to form new specialized museums such as the Museums of Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Natural Science and Ethnography. Today the museum's five major divisions (archaeology, Middle Ages, modern era, numismatics, historical paintings), two permanent exhibitions, and archaeological library (with over 100,000 volumes!) make it one of the richest museums in Central Europe.
Magyar Természettudományi Múzeum
Mainly minerals at display in the historic building of the old Ludovika Military Academy.
Országos Pedagógiai Könyvtár és Múzeum
Main objects of the exhibition:18th-century university physics demonstration equipment used for teaching, Hevelius's celestial sphere (made in 1728), Baroque balancing doll, the Leyden jar, Jedlik Ányos experimental instruments (dynamo discharge device), Eötvös Loránd University tutor instruments (double scales, pendulum elbow, electric meters). Also the collection includes: more than 39 thousand photos and 24 thousand Historical documents.
Józsefvárosi Zeneiskola és Bölcsődemúzeum
Listed Building. Built by Miklós Ybl, 1875. Neo-Renaissance-style building. Between 1910 and 1945 here worked the Institute Simor. The Sisters of Charity of St Vincent, the "grey Nenes", was operated as nursery, kindergarten and elementary school.
Kegyeleti Szakgyűjtemény
Budapesti Temetkezési Intézet ZRt.
Gázmúzeum
Industrial history museum about the Hungarian natural gas industry's past and development.
Pálffy Palace, Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtár Zenei Gyűjteménye
Former Pálffy Palace. - Hungary's largest public music library.
Rendőrség-történeti Múzeum
Crime history exhibition. History of the police More.
Gutenberg-otthon
Art Nouveau building under monument protection. Built in 1907. This is a size of imposing, richly elaborated in detail, four-story building. There were rental apartments, in smaller extent the printers' trade association's premises, library, and also the assembly hall for performances. On the ground floor facing the street were shops. Here you can see one of the most beautiful staircases in Budapest.
Józsefvárosi pályaudvar
It was a historic 'head' railway station. Built in 1867. Between 1885-1936 worked exclusively as a freight station. Later for passenger transport used for decades. Closed in the end of 2005. Entry only at Gate #10, and you will need permission.
Hungarian: Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem
It was founded in 1635 by Péter Pázmány, Cardinal Archbishop of Esztergom. The university is one of Hungary's most widely recognized institutions of higher education. The campus of the Faculty of Humanities is situated among historic walls, and is attended by nearly 8,000 students and a vibrant international student community from all over the world. The former library and study of Loránd Eötvös, the famous Hungarian physicist and eponymous founder the university, had his library and study in Building "D", but several other hidden treasures can be found at the Faculty. It is worth dropping by for a short visit. Visitors can rest in the lush Trefort Garden or have a refreshment in the popular Bölcsész Terasz, an open-air cultural garden that has musical performances as well as food.
Hungarian: Semmelweis Egyetem
It is the oldest medical school in Hungary. The faculty became an independent medical school after the Second World War and developed into a university teaching medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health sciences, health management, physical education, and sport sciences. Established in 1769, there is the portrait of Maria Theresa in the Assembly Hall of the University still commemorates the founding of the Medical Faculty by the Empress of Austria-Hungary, forging a continuous link in the education and training of medical students.
Színház- és Filmművészeti Egyetem
This is the central teaching building. Built in 1942-1944 to National Alliance Christian Youth Association headquarter. The college has been here since 1951.
A Film- és Televízió főtanszak oktatási épülete
Former Countess Károlyi Palace. After 1971-1972's complete reconstruction converted into a school building.
Színházi Főtanszak oktatási épülete, URÁNIA ház
built based on the plans of Henrik Schmahl, 1895. Protected Monument. Previously operated as a nightclub, later became a theater and the beginning of the 1920s as a cinema. The upper levels (II-VI floor) from the beginning of theatrical education served
Wenckheim Palace, Fővárosi Szabó Ervin Könyvtár Központi Könyvtára
Former Wenckheim Palace. Exhibit of 'the Budapest Collection'
Károli Gáspár Református Egyetem, Pesti Theológiai Akadémia
Former Theological Academy of Pest. Opened in 1855. Degree programs anglistics, germanistics, Eastern Languages and Cultures, Japanese language, Communication and Media Studies, Hungarian, psychology, sociology, history
Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem Idegennyelvi Továbbképző Központ
the oldest and "authentic" language examination place in Hungary
Nemzeti Pantheon (Kerepesi temető, Kerepesi temető, Kerepesi úti temető, Fiumei úti temető, korábban Mező Imre úti temető, Fiumei úti Nemzeti Sírkert
one of the most famous cemeteries in Hungary, with mausoleums for the most reputable historical personalities. A 56-hectare natural park (Arboretum) with 80 to 100 year old sycamore and 60-year-old horse chestnut tree lines and also with linden trees and acacias. bird lovers can watch here Sparrowhawk, Tawny owl, Long-eared owl, flycatcher, warbler, Mistle thrush, Common Buzzard. Also in the cemetery is the Museum of Funeral what is a Burial Funeral Professional Collection, the country's only museum of this type
Batthyány-mauzóleum
Mausoleum of Batthyány family. Built in eclectic style by Schikedanz Albert, between 1872-1873.
Deák Ferenc mauzóleuma
Built in eclectic style around 1880.
Ganz Ábrahám mauzóleum
Built by Ybl Miklós, between 1868-1869
Kossuth Lajos mauzóleuma
Built in eclectic style by Gerster Kálmán between 1903-1909.
Rupp-mauzóleum
Mausoleum of Rupp family. Built in romantic style.
Mikszáth Kálmán szobra
Kocsis András, 1960,
Régi Országház
Design of Miklós Ybl, Today the Italian Cultural Institute in Budapest
Százados úti művésztelep
This is Budapest's first artist colony, Europe's oldest continuous art colony. Fifteen ground-level house built with twenty art galleries at the edge of time in Budapest. Cemetery, railway and military barracks were separated from the city.
Vas utca 9–11 Műemléképületek
Designed by Béla Lajta. Now this is a Trade School (formerly: Higher Trade Count István Széchenyi boys' school) building
Füvészkert, Budapesti Botanikuskert Természetvédelmi terület
Botanic Garden of the Eötvös Loránd University. Main attractions: the country's first Victoria's house with a large pool tropical include the extraordinarily beautiful giant Amazon and Paraguay lilies. Also important sights are the fern pine trees which planted in the mid-19th century, and the orchids, ferns and cactus collections. A couple monuments also visible here.
Corvin Mozi
Covered parking underground garage free for three hours with ticket.
Uránia Nemzeti Filmszínház, Rákóczi út 21, metro 2 station Blaha Lujza tér, tickets Ft890-990
Combines mainstream European artistic movies with new Hungarian films, the latter ones sporadically subtitled in English.
Orczy-kert
one of Budapest's biggest gardens. This is actually a park. There is soccer-, running- and basketball courts, entertainment areas, walking trails and a lake. Now a part of the campus of NKE, a local university.
Előre Tenisz Centrum
Erkel Színház
the Opera's chamber theatre is closed due to reconstruction. Being the largest public building in the city for decades, it was made part of the Hungarian State Opera House in 1951.
Ruttkai Éva Színház
Since 2009 working here the Eva Ruttkai Theatre
Fészek Színház
Maladype Színház (Bázis)
Ódry Színpad
Stex Kávézó - Étterem - Söröző
Pub, restaurant and casino. Try for a good-quality, mid-budget food.
Múzeum Kávéház és Étterem
Great place to try Hungarian cuisine and wines, although quite expensive. Old-style interiors, looks very much like a museum. Tourist mix: half are locals in evening dresses, another are tourists (even backpackers) driven here by travel guide books. Although service charge is already included on bill, waiters, piano player and even cloakroom attendant all expect tips and hint it heavily--at least from tourists unaccompanied by locals; possibly locals in your company can change their attitude. TEMPORARILY CLOSED SINCE 2023!
A cosy little restaurant next to a market hall. Might be a good idea to get a reservation if you're going with multiple people.
Macska Kávézó és Galéria
Macska which means "Cat" in Hungarian is a charming, eclectic pub and vegetarian restaurant in District VIII. The neighborhood may have a bit of a bad reputation, but really it's quite alright as it is close to Jozsef Ringroad. It is a ruin pub decorated with recycled, retro pieces, showing yet again that in Hungary one man’s trash truly is another man’s treasure. Feature art exhibitions, DJ sets and craft beer as well as delicious vegetarian snacks, meal and desserts. Wifi, friendly staff and interesting patrons.
Fővárosi Kulipintyó
A bit off the beaten path, Zsír is a bar that was established by an American street musician. The bar itself is reminiscent of old "cellar bars" of the socialist times. There is often live music by random local bands.
Well-situated hostel. Has an online check-in system that uses an app.
Air conditioned rooms, free internet and parking.
No curfew, no lockout, Free internet - terminal and wifi, Free breakfast drinks, Kitchen. Cycle rental available nearby. Have to book at least 2 nights.
M+D Szálloda
30 rooms with 90 beds. Clean, but in grubby neighbourhood.
formerly Atlas City Hotel
4-star, 142 rooms all with shower, TV, telephone, free Wi-Fi, minibar, air-conditioning.
formerly Casa Sol
4-star with 37 rooms. Standard rooms with bathroom and a kitchen, and larger Suites with an extra bedroom.
Dominik Panzió
3-star with 16 beds. Rooms with TV, phone, safe and en-suite. Apartments contain spacious rooms, bathroom with corner tub and a well-equipped kitchen. Services: WiFi available in all areas. Bar, restaurant (buffet).
City Inn Szálloda
4-star with 66 rooms. There's a restaurant, a snack bar with garden access, playground, sundeck, a spa with a sauna, a business centre and secure parking.
3-star in quiet green belt. With 26 doubles and 2 apartments all with en-suite bathroom. Enclosed parking place, garden, free transfer. There is also the Szapáry Restaurant.
3 star with 133 rooms (standard, apartment, superior and honeymoon suite categories), 284 beds. Rooms with two or three separate/double beds and shower or bathtub. Fitness center, lobby bar, private parking lot, Wifi internet.
4 star with 104 rooms. With restaurant, sauna & fitness centre.
4-star with 227 rooms. A historic hotel with a decorative facade and common spaces, and simpler but functional rooms. Restaurant, bar, sauna, whirlpool bath, and massage treatments. Conference suites. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Indoor parking nearby at an additional cost.
formerly Tulip Inn
3-star hotel with 257 rooms. Wellness services, free WiFi, air conditioning, parking, has its own restaurant.
Modern 4-star hotel sitting atop a shopping arcade. With fitness centre, sauna, business centre.
4-star hotel with spa, restaurant, gym, private parking and garden area.
4-star in a historic building on Blaha Lujza tér with impressive facade, historic staircase and modern rooms.
4-star with 80 rooms, 160 beds. The former Palace of Count Nándor Zichy. With sauna & fitness center, internet point with access to computers and a printer.
4-star with Finnish sauna, fitness centre.
Kozmo Hotel Suites & Spa
Hotel offers spa, gym, pool, restaurant and bistro bar.
Kereskedelmi és Hitelbank
Other units in district 8th: # VIII. Futó utca 47.-53. (+36 1 3232820), # VIII. József krt. 10-12. (+36 1 4564010), # VIII. Baross tér 2. (+36 1 4798350)
Corvin Plaza Bevásárlóközpont
Shops: C&A (shoes, clothes), Camaieu (Shoes, Clothes), Cosmos city (shoes, clothes), Deichmann (Shoes), Devergo & friends (shoes, clothes), Charles Vögele (clothes), Bijou Brigitte (jewelery, accessories), Vision Express (optics), www.emega.hu Euronics MEGA (electronics), Alma Pharmacy, Harmónia Reformház (healthy food), KIK textile discount, Müller (Beauty and Household Products), dm (Beauty and household products), Hervis sport, SuperPhone (telecommunication), T-Partner (telecommunication), Telenor (telecommunication), Vodafone (telecommunication), Alexandra bookshop and Cafe, Cafe Barackvirág, Restaurant Belfrit, CBA Príma supermarket. Exclusive Change (cash and traveller's checks), http://www.goprint.hu GoPrint, Magyar Posta, Party Point Corvin (gifts, toys), Pirex Papír (stationery & office supplies)
Rákoci téri csarnok
Fresh vegetable and fruit
Teleki téri piac
Reopened in May 2014
Aldi diszkontáruház
CBA Kis közért szupermarket
+ units in district 8th: Népszínház utca 21., Baross utca 111., József körút. 31., József körút 84., Futó utca 37.(Corvin), Baross tér 1., Vajda P. utca 43., Orczy út 46-48.
Lidl diszkontáruház
Discount store chain. More units: VI. Király u. 112, VI. Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 61.
Penny Market diszkontáruház
Discount store chain. More unit:VIII. József Körút 45. (M-Sa 06:00-21:00, Su 07:00-18:00), VII.Garay Tér 20. (M-Sa 07:00-20:00, Su 07:00-18:00).
Spar szupermarket
Supermarket chain. More units: VI. Váci út 1-3.,(M-F 08.00-22.00), VI. Teréz körút 2., (M-F 07.00-22.00, Sa 07.00-18.00, Su 08.00-18.00), VI. Teréz körút 28., (M-F 07.00-22.00, Su 08.00-20.00)- VII. Király utca 35-37., (M-F 06.30-21.30, Sa 08.00-21.00, Su 8.00-20.00), VII. Damjanich utca 11., VII. Erzsébet körút 24.,(M-F 07.00-22.00, Sa 7.00-19.00, Su 08.00-19.00), VII. Erzsébet körút 27 (T.: +36 20 823 7114, M-F 06.30-22.00, Sa-Su 08.00-20.00), VII. Thököly út 8, (M-F 06.30-22.00, Sa 07.30-19.30, Su 08.00-19.00). - VIII. Blaha Lujza tér 1., (M-F 07.00-22.00, Sa 07.00-21.00, Su 08.00-18.00), VIII. Rákóczi út 19., (M-F 06.30-22.00, Sa Su: 08.00-20.00).
Tesco hipermarket
Services: Wi-Fi, Credit card payment, ATMs, meat countertop, fresh bakery products, F & F clothing department, gift package making and packaging, free parking, Home Delivery.
Józsefváros is well connected by public transport with its neighbouring districts. Several important tram, bus and trolley lines and all metro lines except M1 have stations in the district.
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