The „intertwined history” of the bridges and the city of Budapest
Which ideas and events have shaped the fate of bridges of Budapest and the cityscape? Alongside many other interesting facts, this question is also answered this newly published book by the Budapest City Archives, which introduces the history of bridges in Budapest.
Liget Budapest
The renewal of the City Park continues, the new National Gallery is also planned to be built
March 17, 2023 at 1:30 PM
The Liget Budapest project continues with family-friendly developments, in addition to the recreational functions of the park, other green areas are also renewed: this year, the KRESZ park and its surroundings, the section of the Dvorák Promenade between the Museum of Ethnography and the House of Music Hungary, and the area surrounding the balloon observatory will also be renovated. The construction of the new National Gallery is also planned.
The new building of the Ethnographic Museum in Városliget has been handed over
May 22, 2022 at 7:30 PM
The new building of the Ethnographic Museum in Városliget was ceremoniously handed over on Sunday, 22 May. As is well known, the investment was carried out within the framework of the Liget Budapest program on the site of the former huge car park on Dózsa György road behind the Art Gallery. It was stated at the opening: the Liget Budapest program, Europe's largest cultural investment, will be fully implemented.
From the air we will be able to admire the city - a Balloon Lookout opens in Városliget
April 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM
From the beginning of May, we will be able to admire the capital from a hot air balloon rising to a height of more than 100 meters, as the Ballon Lookout will be put into operation on Mimóza Hill in the Városliget, which will be a rarity not only in Hungary but also in Central Europe. The balloon revives an old tradition, as a similar device was already operating in the Grove during the 1896 millennium celebrations.
The House of Hungarian Music received the Oscar for the real estate industry
March 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM
The House of Hungarian Music won the main prize this year at the Cannes exhibition, also known as the "Real Estate Oscar". For the first time, the Hungarian development received the grand prize of the jury with the special building in the city park handed over at the end of January this year.
The House of Hungarian Music has opened in City Park
January 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM
On the occasion of the National Day of Hungarian Culture, the House of Hungarian Music, completed within the framework of the Liget Budapest Project, was ceremoniously handed over in City Park. The new institution, which opened in a special building, awaits the public from 23 January 2022 with interesting music programs, an exciting and interactive permanent exhibition of music history, and a three-day program series next weekend.
The final works are being carried out on the new Ethnographic Museum building in Városliget
December 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM
The imposing glass façade has been completed and work on the more than 7,000-square-foot roof garden will soon be completed. The new Ethnographic Museum in the city park, which will open to the public in the spring of 2022, will be one of the most modern ethnographic institutions in Europe.
Educational trail unveiled in City Park
June 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM
An interactive study trail has been created in City Park in a previously neglected section, near the recently reopened Mőcsényi Mihály Botanical Garden, where visitors can learn about 335 plants and 123 bird species.
Rondo to be restored amid continuing works in City Park
March 22, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Városliget Promenade will be rebuilt. The Rondo, the historical entrance of City Park, will be restored, and a new part of the park will be created between the House of Hungarian Music and the new Museum of Ethnography. Almost 80,000 square metres of green space will be renewed, and 200 new deciduous trees planted by the spring of 2022. In addition, hot air balloons will once again rise from Mimóza Hill in City Park.
House of Hungarian Music to open before Christmas
February 27, 2021 at 6:00 PM
The construction of the House of Hungarian Music in City Park has entered its final stage. To commemorate the occasion, a time capsule was placed in the centre of the building. The institution will open its doors to the general public before Christmas this year.
CNN lists House of Hungarian Music among most anticipated buildings of 2021
January 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM
CNN has listed the House of Hungarian Music being built in City Park as one of the most anticipated buildings of 2021 globally. The structure will serve as a museum, event venue and educational centre.
Underground parking garage and new promenade opens on Dózsa György Road
December 7, 2020 at 1:00 PM
The parking garage on Dózsa György Road has been opened to the. public. The new three-storey parking garage can fit 800 vehicles. Named Múzeum Parking Garage the structure also contains bike stands. and a shower. A 12,000 square metre park and promenade have been created on top of the new building.
House of Hungarian Music wins international prize
September 25, 2020 at 5:00 PM
The House of Hungarian Music has been named the best musical real estate development project in the world at the Music cities Awards in the United States. The building is now structurally complete, and the most spectacular parts of its construction are nearing finalisation.
Spectacular roof of the House of Hungarian Music completed – The building is structurally complete
July 10, 2020 at 7:00 AM
One of the most spectacular roofs in Europe has been completed within the Liget Budapest Project. The House of Hungarian Music is now structurally complete in the City Park. The institution to open at the end of 2021 will operate as an exhibition, and performance venue and centre for music education.
New park opened near City Park
July 7, 2020 at 12:00 PM
A 13000-square-metre park has been created surrounding the Hungarian Museum Restoration and Storage Centre between Szabolcs Street and Vágány Street, not far from City Park (Városliget). The peaceful Bókay Garden is open to visitors.
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The „intertwined history” of the bridges and the city of Budapest
Which ideas and events have shaped the fate of bridges of Budapest and the cityscape? Alongside many other interesting facts, this question is also answered this newly published book by the Budapest City Archives, which introduces the history of bridges in Budapest.
The Bridge Report, which brought a turning point in the history of Budapest
A travel report that changed the history of Pest and Buda, as well as Hungary. The little book contributed to the change of half a thousand years of legal customs and the implementation of an investment of unprecedented size and technical quality. This book was The Bridge Report [Hídjelentés in Hungarian].
Drama on the university wall - The heroic monument was planned 95 years ago
In the constant hustle and bustle of the Egyetem Square in Pest, the students may not even notice the monument that decorates the short section of wall between the church and the central building of ELTE. However, it commemorates their predecessors, the heroes who fought for their country in World War I, and those who heroically helped them. The first design of the dramatically collapsing soldier was born in 1928, ninety-five years ago.