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Gul Baba`s Shrine
Obviously Hungarians were not happy the time when they were invaded by the Turks for over a 150 years in the 16th and 17th century.
They are happy now, though as
1- they are gone
2- their culture has made a significant impact on Hungary's and they left a number of amazing buildings behind.
This one is the sacred grave of Gul Baba, 'Father of the Roses' a monk and a fighting dervis who died in 1541. His grave is the northernmost place of pilgrimage for the Islam.
The mausoleum is surrounded by a wonderful rose garden, and offers one of the best views of the city.
1 Turbe ter
open Tue to Sun 10am - 6pm closed on Mon
take tram 4 or 6 to 'Margit hid' and walk up the hill from there
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Kerepesi Cemetary
A place of silence, sun and shadows in the middle of the city buzz. Impressive mausoleums and amazing sculptures under the 300+ year old trees. The most famous Hungarians are here: aristocrats, historical figures, politicians, actors, poets... and many artists - live ones too, as they often come to this stunningly beautiful place for inspiration.
Ghost spotting is fun.
16 Fiumei ut
daily from 7am-8pm
bus 7 to 'Huszar utca' or 'Berzsenyi utca', or red metro to 'Keleti Palyaudvar'
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Millenaris Park
For the culture-hungry, and those who wanna hang out in a pretty park by a lake. Open air dance performances, exhibitions, concerts.... and bars, of course. Interactive science museum 'the Palace of Wonders' is here, too.
16-20 Kis Rokus u.
daily from 6am - 11pm
tram 4 or 6 to 'Mechwart liget'
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Zoo
Not only for the 850 species living there, but for the buildings, too: in Budapest even the elephants live in architectural marvels... this is one of the oldest and prettiest zoos in Europe. What is fun: you can buy 'Zoo Csemege' = Zoo Nibbles to feed the animals (the herbivorous ones, not the lions)... camels and giraffes especially love it.
ticket 1850 HUF (€6.5)
6-12 Allatkerti Krt.
daily from 9am - 6.30pm
trolley bus 72 to 'Allatkert' stops right in front of the entrance. Or yellow metro line to 'Hosok tere' or 'Szechenyi furdo' and a little walk
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Roham Terrace
Art gallery? Literary cafe? Poetry lounge? Music venue? ...a place where you can listen to some paintings, while leisurely sipping a poem and watching some coffees and cocktails dance to the music you are reading.
18 Vas utca
bus 7 to 'Vas utca' or 'Kazincy utca' if you are coming from the opposite direction. or red metro line to 'Astoria' and a little walk
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Margaret Island Open Air Stage
A wonderful open-air stage. Dance, musical, plays.... under the stars.
Margitszigeti Szabadteri Szinapd
tram 4,6 to 'Jaszai Mari ter' or 'Margit hid' and walk onto the island. It's in the middle of it, by the water tower.
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Statue Park
A totally unique totalitarian theme park. While elsewhere in the former Soviet Bloc, leaders & their statues were thrashed and destroyed, in true local style Budapest appreciated while vandalism may offer some mild relief, it would only be temporary. Storing & then displaying these massive works of 'morale-boosting' sculptures would provide an invaluable insight into the propaganda and the beliefs of the era. The journey to the park also shows many individual phases of the city's lifeline...
entry 1500 HUF (€5.2)
XXII Szoborpark
daily from 10am - dusk
Direct buses run from Deak ter. Daily at 11am, in July and August daily 11am and 3pm.
or public transport: bus 7 or 7Eto Etele ter, the yellow Volan bus from stop 7 or 8 to 'Diosd - Erd'
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Godor Club
A fantastic summer spot!!! Godor = 'Pothole' This culture-club itself is under the pool in the park...you can chill in the grass, or you can see the outdoor performances from the steps...more performances and exhibitions inside. Music from world to jazz, punk to blues, Balkan disco and much more. Most nights free entry, but not always. Free WIFI in the cafe and on the terrace.
Erzsebet ter
Mon-Fri: noon - 2am, Sat-Sun: noon - 4am
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Labyrinth
If the summer heat is getting too much... go explore underground. This is an ancient labyrinth with a mythical exhibition. Ticket for guided tour in English/German and a map is 2000 HUF (€7), and it's valid TWICE!!! you can go back at 6pm to try 'getting lost with a torch'...
9 Uri utca
daily from 9.30 am - 7.30 pm
take cable car up to the castle and walk... or bus 16A or 116 from 'Moszkva ter' to 'Szentharomsag ter' (St Matthew's Church - you can't miss it) and walk
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VĂzraktĂ©r
After a long fight with local authorities old Tuzrakter had to close down..artists had to move out from the studios and the cultural complex could not be used any more.
BUT they re-invented themselves, and found a rathjer unique location: Kiraly Baths.
Cultural & art centre in the BATHS. Exhibitions, theatre, peformances, literary evenings, dance, festivals, fashions shows & other experimental happenings. All in an old Turkish bath so you can have a dip before/after/during you see stuff.
for what's on see: www.vizrakter.hu
Budapest, Fo utca 84
tram 4 or 6 to 'Margit hid budao hidfő'
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Botanical Garden
A super-lush garden with rare flowers and trees, glass houses, and a beautiful little palace - a pretty romantic place, not only for the plant-fans.
500 HUF (€1.7) to get in.
25 Illes u.
daily from 9am - 5pm
blue metro to 'Klinikak' and a 10 minute walk
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Budapest Pride
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cultural festival....a series of events, parties, talks, film showings, and The Great March to celebrate rainbow colours. For detailed program check the website. The MARCH IS on 10 JULY!!! meeting at 3pm at Heroes square.
Heroes square
4-11 July
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Cave Hospital & WWII Atomic Bunker
10 kilometers long cave system under the castle - first a top secret atomic bunker, then a hospital, now a museum. Displaying:
II. World War II military hospital and health exhibition (1944-45, 1956)
II. World War II German command post and command post (1945)
Atombunker and Civil Defence Exhibition (Cold War period from 1950 to 1970)
Medical care for war Instruments (1944-1980)
(Don't worry: the patients in the pic are only dummies.)
60 minutes guided tour every hour.
Ticket is 3000 HUF (€11)
for EU citizens under 26: 1500 HUF (€5.5)
4 Lovas ut
Tue-Sun: 10am - 8pm. Mon:closed
from 'Moszkva ter' take bus 16A or 116 to 'Szentharomsag ter' (to Saint Matthew's Church)
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