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District of Budapest in Central Hungary, Hungary
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North Buda is in Budapest. This article describes District II.
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Adyligeti Szent István templom
Bartók Béla Emlékház
The final home of one of the greatest Hungarian composers. Located at a very beautiful place and has a big garden. - Bartók's sheet music, books, CDs, DVDs, postcards are available in the Museum Music Shop. Evening concerts: at 18:00. extraphone=+36 1 394-2100
Gül Baba Türbe és rózsakert
Built around 1548 by the Turkish occupants of the city. It is the northernmost place of Muslim pilgrimage. The beautiful view and the peacefulness of the place makes a visit worth.
Millennium Park, Millenáris Park
This is a cultural center for showing the Hungarian capital and Europe significant cultural and lifestyle values. It is developed from an iron foundry, what founded Abraham Ganz in the 'Field of Pest roller mill' (Pesti Hengermalom) company area. There is the House of the Future exhibition hall (Jövő Háza kiállítás) with themes as genome research, spacecraft (include the Hungarian Mars rover), astronomy or the lives of people with disabilities durable presentation 'Ability Park'. Located in the Great Hall (Building B), this is a huge multi-level building. The Pixel Gallery (Building C) has a similar spiral arrangement as the New York's Guggenheim Museum, used for media arts and visual art exhibitions. Theater (Teátrum) is a nearly 0.7ha of assembly hall converted building, a kind of studio. Used for TV studio, theaters and concert halls. The Host or Building G (Fogadó) was built in 1930s, former machine repair, plating plant. Used for concerts, child and family programs, studio theater performances, Chamber of Commerce exhibitions. The Worm Gallery (Csiga Galéria) is a separate gallery space for contemporary art exhibitions. The Loft (Padlás), a theater space, with mobile auditorium for 150 to 200 people. And also the park, a big green area (3.5 ha).
Öntődei Múzeum
This is the one-time factory of Abraham Ganz, where the foundry existed since the 1960s.
Magyar Műszaki és Közlekedési Múzeum - Öntödei Múzeum
A foundry from the 18th century in the very heart of the city, preserved as a museum. This museum part of the Hungarian Museum of Science, Technology and Transport
Pálos kolostor romjai
Built in the 13th-14th centuries.
Újlak Sarlós Boldogasszony plébánia
Above the main entrance of the church in Latin inscription (1705 Creature Creator) marks the year of founding of the parish. For builders, mostly German-speaking Újlaki (Neustift) little more than fifty years faithful took to build and furnish this church. The building Christopher Hamon Nepauer Matthew was raised in 1746-1766. The main altar was designed by Christopher Hickisch in 1799. The tower formed hard: The first, which began to be built above the center of the front facade had to be demolished before it had fallen. Place it on the south side of the connector tower can still be seen. Instead made on the south side another tower, this can still be seen nowadays. Top of the tower, "helmet" part, due to natural disasters, should be renewed twice. Present form of the tower was completed according to the plans of Ybl Miklós in 1877.The "Water level" indicator plaque located in the little church, a memory for 1875 rainstorm that causes serious damage. The frescoes made in 1920s.
Apáthy-szikla
This is a dolomite rock. The boundaries of the Nagybányai road, Madár street, Páfrányliget street and Görgényi road. Since 1977 nature reserve , almost 6 ha.
Balogh Ádám szikla
approx. 1 hectare nature reserve . Triassic dolomite protrusion with thermal water solution. Iron and manganese infiltration. In cavities calcite, barite and iron oxide hydroxide minerals.
Fazekas-hegyi kőfejtő
A protected natural monument. It was one of the richest deposits of fossils of the capital. It is temporarily closed. Numerous protected plants and animal (mostly birds and lizards) live here.
The extent of the area: 8.6 ha. Located in Vérhalom neighborhood. Under the surface is the more than 5 km long, highly protected Francis Mountain Cave (Ferenchegyi-barlang). This area forms a protective zone from surface. Zoological and botanical values of the area: large oak forest, protected and specially protected plant species (circa a dozen types), protected and strictly protected animal species (birds around a dozen types plus different lizards, butterflies, European squirrels).
A Gazda utcai hársfa védett természeti emlék
A natural monument. Protected since 1980.
Mechwart liget
1.8ha landscaped square.
Szent Lukács Gyógyfürdő
Ferenc-hegy
On the mountain top and north slope can be seen a karst scrub forests. The mountain is great for bird watching: blackbird, blue tit, chaffinch, greenfinch, great fiery-headed woodpecker and goldcrests. In the south-western end of Ferenc hill is Ferenc-Mountain Cave, (visit only for researchers).
Mátyás-hegyi-barlang
Tours 2½-3hours, entrance at Pálvölgyi Cave. In the cave, there is no established route, the trip should be on all fours or sliding like to travel more than once, but the participation in any pre-qualification is not required, just a sporty attitude. The necessary equipment - overalls, helmets and head lamps - are provided.
Molnár János barlang
are still active and filled up with thermal water, contains the largest known water filled cavity in Europe and feeds the nearby spa "Lukács". This caves in Buda has special origin, it's not formed by cold waters from the outside, but formed by warm springs. The thermal karst area of Rózsadomb neighborhood is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
Szemlő-hegyi-barlang
Take another cave tour in the 'Underground flower garden of Buda Hills'. Some of the guides do not speak any English, but they give a free English pamphlet for the tour. There is a joint ticket for the standard tourist areas of the Pál-völgyi and the Szemlőhegyi caves. The caves are walking distance to each other - ask for a map from either cave ticket office. These areas are easily accessible and well-lit making them better for the slightly claustrophobic among us, though to enjoy the true beauty of the caves you must go on the longer more strenuous tours. Due to the times that the tours start, you're better of starting at Szemlőhegyi then taking the 15-minute walk to Pál-völgyi. This way it is possible to not have a very long wait between your caves, and the outdoor area at Pál-völgyi is far more pleasant in nice weather than the Szemlőhegyi cave museum.
Pálvölgyi Barlang
A cave walking in the Buda Hills. Another way of passing a few hours is to visit the Caves on the Buda hills. The cave has special kinds of formations rarely seen in other places. There is a free English pamphlet for the tour.
Mammut Bevásárló- és Szórakoztatóközpont
Multiplex. Subtitled films.
Császár-Komjádi Béla Sportuszoda
Császár spa was established in 1806. There are three outdoor pools.
Klébi Diáksport Egyesület
Fallabda Club
Squash and fitness.
Art Off Road Sportegyesület
Terrain Rally
This huge cultural centre has been built around former factory buildings. The complex includes a park, a small artificial lake, two playgrounds, some cafés and a theatre which hosts music, theatre and sometimes great contemporary opera performances. You can book your ticket at their home page, which is available in Hungarian and English. The area is frequently used as a venue for various fairs and exhibitions as well. (The interactive museum called Csodák Palotája (Palace of Wonders) which used to reside in the Millenáris moved to the Campona shopping centre in Southern Buda.)
Daubner Cukrászda
Delicious cakes, strudels, pies, confectionery poetry and salty snacks
Náncsi Néni Vendéglője, Aunt Nancy’s Inn
This place is famous for its traditional Hungarian dishes, including túrógombóc (sweet curd dumplings), but also serves international dishes, such as seafood and French cuisine. - From spring to autumn, food is served on a woody outdoor terrace. The restaurant itself was initially an old farmhouse, and it’s now decorated in a rustic manner, with wood panels and paintings. Náncsi Néni frequently features live traditional music, especially accordion
Margitkert Vendéglő
Új-Budavár-Lak Vendéglő
Restaurant with daily menus.
A well-known restaurant serving tasty and authentic Hungarian food, but the service leaves a little to be desired.
A nice, small, comfortable restaurant.
Menta Terasz
Remíz Kávéház és Söröző
Bukhara Bár Üzbég Étterem
Wi-Fi. Inside 46 places, outside 32 places.
Flavours of India
Has excellent Indian food, with great options for vegetarians. Soups €2-3. Appetizers €3-6. Tandoori delights €6-15. Vegetarian dishes €4-6. Chicken dishes €7-8. Lamb dishes €10. Seafood dishes €10-11. Rice dishes €2-10. Indian bread €1.5-2. Salads and raita €2-3. Desserts €2. Soft drinks €1.3..
Városfal Vendéglő, Café & Restaurant
Marxim Pizzéria és Söröző
An atmospheric pub-like restaurant. It is rather smoky and usually packed with local youths, but the post-communist interior is a must. You can have pizzas like "Usonka" or "Lenin's favourite" (around Ft1000).
- Classic pub character, mood elegance. Cuisine type: international. Specials: Cocktails, Speciality Coffee.
Dorms & private rooms available.
Gárdonyi Vendégház
2-star.
4-star, has 280 air-con rooms and 9 suites in modern circular tower.
3-star with three outdoor pools.
3-star with indoor pool, massage services, tennis courts, bicycles to rent.
4 star, 175 rooms.
Fény utcai Piac
Fresh vegetable and fruit. A part of it is a farmers' market.
Budagyöngye Bevásárlóközpont
Pet Food, food, restaurant, café, shoes and leather goods, bags, fashion, health care, photo, optics, perfume and beauty, games for children, books, newspapers, stationery, homewares, electronics, computer science, sports, flowers, Gifts shops
Mammut Bevásárló- és Szórakoztató Központ
In two buildings, which are connected by two-storey bridge. It is the biggest of this category in Buda. Almost everything. Supermarket, banks, antiques, Household appliances and electronics, Goods for children, household textile, books, shoe shops, clothes, perfumes and household chemicals, décor and gift, sport shops, jewelry shops, telecommunication shops. Cinema. Restaurants. Pubs. Bowling. Fitness. Wi-Fi. IT Services.
Rózsadomb Center
- Spar supermarket. Fashion shops, squash club, milk bar, cafes, Club Korona Fitness, Klub Korona Aerobic.
SPAR supermarket, dm Kft. drogerie, Deichmann shoes, Subway fast food, Libri boks, CIB BANK, Takko Fashion, Printinta , Fressnapf pet food, Skiny, Excklusive Change, TUI Travel Center, Spa Beauty salon, Diego shoes, OTP Bank, Diamond Optics, Star Health, Pharmacy, Erste Bank, Paper & decoration, Mediterranean Cafe
CBA Élelmiszer-Hűvösvölgy
+ units in district 2.: Budenz utca 24., Lövőház utca 12-14., Margit körút. 50 - 52., Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 13., Törökvész út 1., Vend utca 14., Pusztaszeri út 57., Házmán utca 2, Pasaréti út 98. Margit körút. 1., Hidegkúti út 167.
Coop szupermarket
+ unit in district 2: Horváth u. 1-3.
Spar szupermarket
Supermarket chain. More units in district 2: Lövőház utca 2-6., (M-Sa 06.30-22.00, Su 08.00-19.00), Törökvész út 87-91., (M-F 07.00-21.00, Sa 07.30-18.00, Su 07.30-16.00), Hűvösvölgyi út 138., (M-F 07.00-21.00, Sa 07.00-18.00, Su 08.00-17.00), Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 63, (M-F 07.00-20.00, Sa 07.00-18.00, Su 08.00-18.00), Tölgyfa utca 1-3., (Open:24/7 !)
Media Markt műszakiáruház
Electronics store chain. Computers & offices goods, TV & audio, household appliance, photos, videos & optics, mobile phone & navigation, game & software, movies, music disc, home & garden electronic equipment.
Austrian beauty/household store chain. Beauty, wellness health products. Baby care and household goods. Photo corner. More units in district 2: II. Törökvész út, 87-91, Rózsadomb Shopping Center Tel.:+36 1 346-0352, - II. Gábor Áron utca 74-78/A, Rózsakert Shopping Center, Tel:+36 1 3980617. - II. Lövőház utca 1-5, Mamut II. Shopping Center, Tel:+36 1 3458341. - II. Margit körút 50-52, Tel:+36 1 2258497.
Metro
One station is located here: : Széll Kálmán tér
Trams
61 between Hűvösvölgy and Móricz Square, the former is a transport hub for the northern part of district, to transport hub to New Buda (Újbuda).
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