Andrássy út

"Andrássy Avenue is a prominent boulevard in Budapest, Hungary, that dates back to 1872. It connects Erzsébet Square with Városliget (City Park). Lined with elegant Neo-Renaissance mansions and townhouses, the avenue is known for its beautiful facades and interiors. In 2002, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its architectural and historical significance. Today, it serves as one of the city's main shopping streets, home to a variety of cafes, restaurants, theatres, embassies, and luxury boutiques. Notable landmarks along the avenue include the State Opera House, the Hungarian University of Fine Arts, the Ferenc Hopp Museum of East Asian Arts, and the Zoltán Kodály Memorial Museum and Archives. The avenue was originally conceived in 1870 to alleviate traffic from Király utca and connect the inner city with City Park. Construction began in 1872, and the avenue was officially inaugurated on August 20, 1876. The design of the boulevard was the result of a competition, with architects Lajos Lechner, Frigyes Feszl, and Klein & Fraser contributing to the plans. The area quickly became a desirable location for aristocrats, bankers, and landowners, with many of the palaces being completed by 1884. The avenue was named after Prime Minister Gyula Andrássy in 1885, in recognition of his role in the project's development. In the late 19th century, the construction of the Budapest Metro, the first underground railway in continental Europe, was proposed to facilitate transportation to Városliget, the main venue for Hungary's millennium celebrations. The metro line was completed in 1896, running beneath Andrássy Avenue. During the communist era, Andrássy Avenue underwent several name changes, reflecting the political shifts of the time. It was renamed Sztálin út ("Stalin Street") in 1950, then to Magyar Ifjúság útja ("Avenue of Hungarian Youth") in 1956, and later to Népköztársaság út ("People's Republic Street") in 1957. The original name, Andrássy út, was restored in 1990 after the end of the communist regime. In recent years, there have been plans to expand the cultural institutions around Andrássy Avenue, including the creation of the Budapest Museum Quarter or Andrássy Quarter. The project aims to develop new museum buildings near City Park, though these plans have evolved and now focus on the construction of three new museums in the area. The avenue is divided into four main sections: from Erzsébet tér to Oktogon, a commercial area; from Oktogon to Kodály körönd, with residential areas and universities; from Kodály körönd to Bajza utca, which is wider and features residential palaces; and from Bajza utca to Városliget, which includes villas and embassies."

" Andrássy Avenue commences a short distance northeast of Deák Ferenc Square and extends for 2.5km, concluding at Heroes' Square (Hősök tere) and the expansive City Park (Városliget). Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2002, it presents a tree-lined showcase of remarkable architecture and is best enjoyed with a leisurely walk from the Hungarian State Opera House to the park. During your stroll, be sure not to overlook the impressive New Theatre, the enticing cakes at Művész Kávéház cafe, the evocative House of Terror, and the charming Kodály körönd, a square (more accurately, a circus) situated just beyond the halfway point to the park."

"Esta avenida icónica es conocida por su arquitectura impresionante, tiendas de lujo y su conexión con sitios destacados como el Museo de Bellas Artes y la Ópera Estatal de Hungría. Es parte del Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO. "