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The fountain on Margaret Island starts operating with a refreshed musical repertoire

The fountain on Margaret Island starts operating with a refreshed musical repertoire

Starting on January 19th, following a winter break the fountain on Margaret Island will play melodies again. The rebuilt and enlarged fountain was inaugurated last year by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Budapest Mayor István Tarlós last year.

Inauguration of the renewed cultural centre and park at Erzsébet tér

Inauguration of the renewed cultural centre and park at Erzsébet tér

The investor has spent HUF 2.5 billion on the realization of the Cultural Centre at Erzsébet tér. The Aquarium Club has been completely renewed, the Terminal Restaurant and Gastro Shop is ready to start operating.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Mayor István Tarlós have inaugurated the Metro Line 4

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Mayor István Tarlós have inaugurated the Metro Line 4

The fourth metro line of Budaest was opened to the public in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós. The Metro Line is 7.3 km long, consists of ten stations.

On 28th March Viktor Orbán and István Tarlós will jointly hand over the Metro Line M4

On 28th March Viktor Orbán and István Tarlós will jointly hand over the Metro Line M4

The Board of Directors of BKK was given authority by the City of Budapest to take a decision, which entitles passengers to use Metro Line M4 free of charge on the day of the handover ceremony, and for two more days.

The first electric taxicabs have been presented to Budapest

The first electric taxicabs have been presented to Budapest

Besides New York, Hong Kong, Hamburg, London, Lisbon and other large cities in the world, green taxi services were launched in Budapest as well. The fleet of Budapest Taxi was expanded with Nissan Leaf five-door electric cars.

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The Official Budapest Guide

Sights, culture, food&drink, shopping, by night, baths&sport - Official guide to the city in six languages

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Relevant informations to help you ensure your safety, and avoid uncomfortable and costly experiences.

Capital of Hungary

Budapest is the capital of Hungary and the biggest city in Central and Eastern Europe. A few general informations

The daily delivery of 70 million liters of 21-78 C thermal waters, gushing out of 123 natural hot springs and drilled wells, means that Budapest can proudly proclaim itself as the capital city of healing and thermal waters.

Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden is the oldest zoo park in Hungary and one of the oldest in the world. It has 733 animal species and located within the Városliget Park. The zoo opened its doors on August 9, 1866. The park has 1–1.1 million visitors every year. The area is a nature reserve, and has some valuable art nouveau buildings designed by Kornél Neuschloss and Károly Kós.

Public transport

Useful informations about Budapest Transport Company - tickets, prices, timetables, route planner

Culture, events

Budapest, offering a wealth of concerts, exhibitions and dance performances, is known around the world for its vibrant cultural life. Events calendar with the most important and interesting programs

Budapest city center and some of the outer areas are parking zones, where a parking fee is required. Tariff varies according to location, the rate near the pedestrian zones is around 1,5 EURO/hour, outer areas are around 0,5 EURO/hour. You must pay from Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – between the Nagykörút and the Danube to 8 p.m.

Parking zones and fees

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Information Points

Non-stop Tourist Information Hotline: +36 1 438-8080

Official Tourist Information Points in the city

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The Municipality

The Municipality of Budapest is a legal entity, represented by the Mayor or a person duly authorised by the Mayor as his representative. The municipal duties and powers are vested in the local governing body, in the General Assembly.

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