City Park

"Spanning 302 acres (1.2 square kilometers), this rectangular park is situated in District XIV, bounded by prominent city roads including Dózsa György út and Hungária körút. Its main gateway, Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere), is a UNESCO World Heritage site, providing an iconic entry point to this vibrant urban oasis. Originally called Ökör-dűlő, or "Oxmeadow," the park's history dates back to medieval times, with its earliest recorded mention in 1241. By the 18th century, the area had evolved into a scenic landscape under the name Batthyány-erdő (Batthyány Forest), after its notable tenants, the Batthyány family. The transformation into a public park began in 1751 with the planting of trees and the creation of walkways. By the early 19th century, it was officially named Városliget, a nod to its role as one of the earliest public parks globally. City Park gained prominence as the centerpiece of Hungary’s 1896 millennium celebrations. At this pivotal time, Budapest unveiled architectural and infrastructural marvels such as Andrássy Avenue, the Millennium Underground Railway, and the Grand Boulevard, linking the park to the city's core. This period marked the park’s rise as a cultural hub, an identity it maintains today. The park's historical significance extends to its role as a motorsport venue during the 1950s and its ongoing transformation under the Liget Budapest Project. This ambitious initiative aims to restore and enhance the park’s green spaces while introducing cutting-edge cultural institutions like the House of Hungarian Music and the Museum of Ethnography."

"This beautiful public park holds Széchenyi Thermal Bath, the beautiful Vajdahunyad Castle, and the famous Gundel Restaurant. It is a perfect place to take a walk and the fall foliage here was beautiful. It is also home to an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter season. "

"A tribute to Marcel Duchamp’s controversial 1917 sculpture, Fountain (itself a signed porcelain urinal). This one is a little to find and is tucked away on the wall surrounding Vajdahunyad Castle moat."