Royal Palace
Baroque palace was built in the XVIII century,
between 1896-1903 it was extended by the plans of
Mr. Miklós
Ybl and
Mr. Alajos Hauszmann. Medieval and Renaissance
remains of the palace from the XIII-XV centuries had been excavated.
Hungarian National Galery
It is the richest collection from the Hungarian
art of painting and sculpture including about 100 000 works
of art. Old Hungarian paintings from the XIX-XX century, sculptures,
graphic and contemporary collections from the XIX-XX centuries
are of overriding importance.
Fishermen’s Bastion
The new Fishermen’s Bastion was built between
1895-1902 on the former place of the old fortress, on the walls
constructed in the XVIII centrury. The building never had a
defensive purpose. Its seven towers simbolize the seven Hungarian
Chieftains.
Margaret Bridge
Northern frontier of the World Heritage, the
Y-shaped Margaret Bridge was built between 1872-76 by Mr. Ernest
Gouin and his partner. The bridge wing connecting the Island
was built only in 1899-1900. It was the second permanent bridge
over the Danube.
Margaret Island
We can walk in the most beautiful, protected park of Budapest,
where you can see and find several rare, valuable and beautiful
plants, historic monuments, sportingfacilities and beaches.
1,5 km² territory of Margaret Island was created on several
smaller reefs.
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