District X
District X is commonly known as Kőbánya and situated in the southeastern part of Pest. It is one of the biggest neighbourhoods in Budapest. It is possible to get quickly from this area to the centre of Budapest by underground, bus and tram. There are few parks, recreation centre and many shopping malls in Kőbánya. The most interesting tourist attractions are: St. Ladislaus church, Planetarium situated in Népliget park and Csősztorony vineyard watchtower.
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City Park
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Commonly known as
Városliget, this large public park, with an area of 302 acres, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Budapest. The place derives its origins from the 13th Century, when it was called
Ökör-dűlő (Oxmeadow). In the 18th Century its official name was changed
Basilica of St Stephen
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St Stephen's Basilica is the largest church in Budapest, housing around 8,000 worshippers. Designed by Jozsef Hild in 1845, it was opened by the Austrian Emperor Francis Joseph in 1906. However, the church was terribly damaged by the bombing raids during World War II. Nowadays, the church attracts
Batthyány Eternal Flame
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This memorial flame was built in homage to Count Lajos Batthyány, the first prime minister during the Hungarian Revolution against the Habsburgs in
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