Budapest: Birth of a Metropolis
Patrons of the New Age
Many cultural institutions in Budapest owe their existence to generous pledges and support from philanthropists.
Social Clubs for Culture
Industrial progress necessitated a growing number of independent industrialists and workers.
Industrial Development
The first statute regulating industry was approved by Hungary’s Parliament shortly before the unification of the city in 1872.
A History of how Public Transport Opens up New Possibilities
Over time, the city leadership of Hungary’s capital not only created the current ring-radial street pattern, but also paid special attention to the development of public...
Architectural Revival
If we were to return to 1873, the year Budapest was born, we could cross the Chain Bridge and traverse the Tunnel, both built with contributions from the Englishman William...
The Birth of Budapest
The union of Pest, Buda and Óbuda was first proposed by Count István Széchenyi at the beginning of the 1830s.
Birth of a Metropolis – Gergely Karácsony Major’s Intro
One hundred and fifty years ago, in 1873, the capital of Hungary was born through the merger of three independent cities: Buda, Óbuda and Pest.