Budapest, Hungary: The Contrasting Influences Part 2
This is the second part of my short trip in Budapest. In this blogpost,
I will attempt to shed light more on the interesting Medieval past. Click here
for the First Part and Third Part.
1.
Szabadság hid
The Liberty Bridge is the third southernmost road bridge in Budapest. It
was named originally from Franz Josef, the longest-running Emperor of the dual
monarchy of Austria and Hungary.
2.
Pálosok, Sziklakápolna
This Rock Temple was established by the Paulines after getting an idea
of establishing church on a rock after visiting the miraculous Lourdes in
France.
3.
Új Budapest Galéria
The New Budapest Gallery features
outstanding domestic and international artworks following contemporary art.
4.
Szent Gellért tér
This is a district located along the
Danube River under the Hill of Gellert, which is considered a World Heritage site.
5.
Gellérthegyi Barlang
The Gellert Hill Cave also known as the Saint Ivan’s Cave was used to be
a residence of a hermit and natural thermal water of a muddy lake, which is
believed to heal the sick.
6.
Csúszdapark
This is park on top of the Gellert Hill. There are slides between the
Citadella and the Gellert ter.
7.
Szabadság szobor
The Statue of Liberty in Budapest features a female figure holding a
palm branch. This statue has reminded the freedom of Hungary from the Soviet
influence during the Post Second World War period.
8.
Citadella
This fortification is located on top of the Gellert Hill, which has a
strategic importance in Budapest’s military history. The fortress was built to
protect the Habsburg monarchy in the 18th century, and used by the
Soviet troops to fire down into the city during the Russian assault to
overthrow the Hungarian government.
9.
Erzsébet hid
The Elizabeth Bridge is one of the newest bridges in Budapest connecting
both banks of the Danube. It is situated in the narrowest part of the Danube
and named after Queen Elizabeth of Bavaria and Empress of the dual monarchy of
Austria and Hungary.
10. Szent Gellért Szobor
Saint Gerard memorial statue is a sculptural ensemble with a
semi-circular arcade with a waterfall. The area commemorates the martyrdom of
Gellert, who killed by the pagans in an attempt to spread Christianity.
11. Döbrentei tér
One of the most busiest
transportation meeting points in Budapest. It has a beautiful view of the
Danube River, the castle and the Gellert Hill. It was where the demolished
Serbian Church used to stand.
12. Semmelweis Orvostörténeti Múzeum
The Semmelweis Medical History Museum has one of the richest medical and
chemical historical collections. One of its permanent exhibition features the
development of Western medicine from the prehistoric age to the twentieth
century.
13. Várkert Bazár
The Castle Garden Bazaar is located at the foot of the castle. It has a
good view of the Old Town and the Danube River.
14. Ybl Miklós tér
This is a small public place dedicated to the Hungarian master architect
Miklos Ybl, who designed the Hungarian State Opera House, and was responsible
for the construction of the St. Stephen’s Basilica.
15. Várkert Zrt
The Castle Garden is World Heritage Site. It is newly renovated and
decorated with ornate edifice in its entrance. Previously, there were shops in
the area during the 18th century, and was severely damaged during
the Second World War.
16. Budavári Palota
The Buda Royal Castle is one of the major cultural and tourist center.
It is considered a World Heritage Site siting on the Buda Hill. It was the Medieval residence of the Hungarian
Kings, but has been severely dilapidated during the occupation of the Turks in
the 15th century, and bombed during the Second World War.
17. Statue of Prince Eugene of Savoy
This is the statue remembering the French-born Prince Eugene of Savoy,
who served as a general and statesman of the Holy Roman Empire. He was
considered controversial after been rejected by the French king to serve the
army, which led him to move to Austria and pledged loyalty to the Habsburg
Monarchy.
18. Széchenyi Lánchid
This suspension bridge across the
banks of the Danube River. It was named after the person who was a major supporter
of its construction during the 18th century.
19. Magyar Könyvtárosok
Egyesülete
This is considered the Hungarian Library, which was run by the Association
of Hungarian Librarians, which aims to spearhead professional development among
its members.
20. Szent
György u.
The St. George Streey is considered
very unique for its Baroque buildings, which dates back from the 14th
and 15th centuries.
21. Honvéd-szobor
The Soldier Statue in Buda Castle is great reminder of the freedom fighters
who served the country. On the pedestal trunks are found bronze laurel branches
with inscriptions “anonymous heroes.”
22. Tárnok u.
This pedestrian leads from the square
where the Soldier Statue is located and the Matthias Church. Many shops and
stores line this pedestrian.
23. Mátyás
Templom
The Matthias Church or the Buda
Castle Coronation Church is almost over a thousand years old. It was said to be
established by St. Stephen and was transformed as a mosque during the Turks
invasion.
24. Szentháromság
tér
The Trinity Square is one of the city’s
oldest and beautiful squares. There is a column of Holy Trinity which reminds
the plague that ravaged most of Central and Eastern Europe in the Medieval times.
25. Szent
István szobra
The equestrian statue of St. Stephen
was inaugurated at the start of the 19th century. St. Stephen was
the first Christian king of Hungary, who helped spread Christianity in the
entire Carpathian Basin. Hungary celebrates the day of King Stephen I every 20th
day of August of every year.
The Medieval past of the Hungarian capital is colorful from the invasion
of the Turks, the reign of the Habsburg which established the dual monarchy of
Austria and Hungary and the resurgence of Christianity in the country. Much
more interesting is how Budapest played a significant role during the Cold War
in the modern times. All these events have shaped the contrasting influences on
the capital city.
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