Kőbánya
District of Budakalász
Pest megye - Hungary

Óbuda

Óbuda (sometimes written in English as Obuda) was a historical city in Hungary. United with Buda and Pest in 1873 it now forms part of District III-Óbuda-Békásmegyer of Budapest. The name means Old Buda in Hungarian. The name in Croatian and Serbian for this city is Stari Budim, but the local Croat minority calls it Obuda (the name "Budim" they use for the fortress in Buda). The island next to this part of the city today hosts the Sziget Festival, a huge music and cultural festival.

Located at 47.55, 19.0333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Óbuda, Chabad communities, Jewish communities in Hungary, Roman settlements in Hungary

Sziget Festival

The Sziget Festival (is the Hungarian for "Island") is one of the largest music and cultural festivals in Europe. It is held every August in northern Budapest, Hungary, on Óbudai-sziget ("Old Buda Island"), a leafy 108-hectare island in the Danube. More than 1,000 performances take place each year.

Located at 47.5539, 19.055 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Music festivals in Hungary, Culture in Budapest, Rock festivals, Heavy metal festivals, Recurring events established in 1993, Festivals in Hungary, Visitor attractions in Budapest

Margaret Island

Margaret Island is a 2.5 km long island, 500 metres (550 yards) wide, (0.965 km² in area) in the middle of the Danube in central Budapest, Hungary. It belongs administratively to the 13th district. The island is mostly covered by landscape parks, and is a popular recreational area. Its medieval ruins are reminders of its importance in the Middle Ages as a religious centre. The island spans the area between the Margaret Bridge (south) and the Árpád Bridge (north).

Located at 47.5333, 19.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Budapest, Croatian communities in Hungary, Islands of the Danube, Islands of Hungary

Árpád Bridge

Árpád Bridge or Árpád híd is a bridge in Budapest, Hungary, connecting northern Buda and Pest across the Danube. It is the longest bridge in Hungary, spanning about 2 km (1.24 mi) with the sections leading up to the bridge, and 928 m (0.58 mi) without them. It is 35.3 m (116 ft) wide with pedestrian and bicycle paths. At its Óbuda end is Flórián tér, Szentlélek tér.

Located at 47.5378, 19.0533 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Bridges in Budapest, Bridges completed in 1950, Bridges over the Danube, Beam bridges

Varga Studio

Varga Studio, Ltd. is an animation studio located in Hungary. It is one of Europe's nine leading animation houses, and while most of its work is for European animation, it occasionally animates for American series as well. Varga has animated the following series and films: The Animal Train (co-produced with TVC London) Animaniacs (When You're Traveling skit only) Angelina Ballerina (2001 series only) As Told by Ginger (Pilot only) Stressed Eric (Second season) Baby Blues Kipper Mr.

Located at 47.5461, 19.0453 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Companies established in 1988, Hungarian animation studios

Újpest-Központ (Budapest Metro)

Újpest-Központ is the northern terminus of the M3 Line (North-South line) of the Budapest Metro. It is located in District IV under the east-west Árpád Road, at its intersection with the north-south István Road. The station directly serves District IV in the city centre and its panel housing estates (c. 50,000 residents), but the terminus attracts commuters from throughout District IV, the large housing estates of Káposztásmegyer (c.

Located at 47.5603, 19.0906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Metro stations in Budapest, Railway lines opened in 1990

Forgách utca (Budapest Metro)

Forgách utca (Forgách Street) is a station on the M3 (North-South) line of the Budapest Metro. It is located in District XIII under Váci Road between its intersections with Fáy Street and Forgách Street.

Located at 47.5385, 19.0693 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Metro stations in Budapest, Railway stations opened in 1990, Forgách family

Gyöngyösi utca (Budapest Metro)

Gyöngyösi utca is a station on the M3 (North-South) line of the Budapest Metro. It is located under Váci út at its intersection with Gyöngyösi Street and Meder Street in northwestern Angyalföld. It serves the residential and commercial parts of northwestern and northern District XIII, including the Danube Plaza mall, which features an underground walkway to the station. Next to the station, there is a socialist housing estate with prefabricated block of flats.

Located at 47.5491, 19.0733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Metro stations in Budapest, Railway stations opened in 1990

Újpest-Városkapu (Budapest Metro)

Újpest-Városkapu (lit. Újpest City Gate) is a station on the M3 (North-South) line of the Budapest Metro. It primarily serves the extreme southwest corner of District IV and northwest District XIII. Next to the station, there is a Volánbusz bus terminal (buses from northeastern suburbs). The station and the tracks approaching it in both directions were constructed from the surface. Buildings formerly occupying the swath were not rebuilt.

Located at 47.5593, 19.0804 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Metro stations in Budapest, Railway stations opened in 1990

Békásmegyer

Békásmegyer is a neighbourhood in Budapest, Hungary. It belongs administratively to District III. Békásmegyer is consisted of two different parts, a huge high rise housing estate and the traditional Ófalu ("Old Village") with older houses. Békásmegyer is divided into two by the Szentendre HÉV line. It was an independent village until 1 January 1950 when it was merged into Budapest. Today 41,000 people live in Békásmegyer Microdistrict and a few thousand in the former village.

Located at 47.6, 19.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Óbuda-Békásmegyer, Neighbourhoods of Budapest

Hungarian folk music

Hungarian folk music includes a broad array of styles, including the recruitment dance verbunkos, the csárdás and nóta. During the 20th century, Hungarian composers were influenced by the traditional music of their nation which may be considered as a repeat of the early "nationalist" movement of the early 19th century but is more accurately the artists' desire to escape the hegemony of the classical tradition manifold at that time.

Located at 47.5974, 19.018 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hungarian styles of music, Folk music by nationality

Hármashatárhegy

Hármashatárhegy is the name of a mountain in the city of Budapest, Hungary. Its name comes from the fact that the borders of 3 cities met at this point in the 19th century. Today, these cities have merged into Budapest, but the mountain's name has remained unchanged. However, the border between the II and III districts still bisects the mountain. The mountain is located on the Buda side, at 495 m (1623 ft) above sea level. The mountain is a popular place for hiking, biking and paragliding.

Located at 47.5553, 18.9991 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Óbuda, Mountains of Hungary

Ferenc Szusza Stadium

Szusza Ferenc Stadium (earlier known as Megyeri úti stadion or simply Megyeri út) is a football stadium in Újpest and the home of Újpest FC. The stadium was designed by Alfréd Hajós and opened on 17 September 1922. The stadium was renovated in 2000-01; its capacity is 13,501. Since 2003 the stadium is named after Ferenc Szusza, one of the best strikers in Hungarian football history.

Located at 47.5749, 19.0847 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Újpest FC, Football venues in Hungary, Sports venues in Budapest

Megyeri Bridge

The Megyeri Bridge, previously known as the Northern M0 Danube bridge, is a cable-stayed bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, respectively the west and east sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It is an important section of the M0 ringroad around Budapest.

Located at 47.6072, 19.0922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cable-stayed bridges in Hungary, Bridges in Budapest, Bridges over the Danube, Internet memes, The Colbert Report

Újpest

Újpest (German: Neu-Pest, English: New Pest) is the 4th District in Budapest, Hungary. It is located on the left bank of the Danube River. The name Újpest means "new Pest" because the city was formed on the border of the city of Pest, Hungary in 1838. Újpest was a village for 6 decades until 1907 when it became a town. In 1950, the town was unified with Budapest to form Greater Budapest. Since 1950, Újpest is the 4th District of Budapest.

Located at 47.5667, 19.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Újpest, Populated places established in 1838

Pilisborosjenő

Pilisborosjenő is a village in Pest county, Budapest metropolitan area, Hungary. It has a population of 3,475 (2007).

Located at 47.6167, 19 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Pest County, Hungarian German communities

Üröm

Üröm is a village in Pest county, Hungary.

Located at 47.6, 19.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Pest County

Aquincum Museum

The Aquincum Museum is a museum in Budapest, Hungary, Szentendrei út 135. Archeological findings from the remains of Aquincum are on display there. These include items from the local Mithraeum. It has an indoor and outdoor part.

Located at 47.5656, 19.0498 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Budapest, Museums in Budapest, Archaeological museums, Museums of Ancient Rome

Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary

Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary is a Christian university in Budapest, Hungary.

Located at 47.5589, 19.1022 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Christianity in Budapest, Universities in Budapest, Educational institutions established in 1855, Reformed church seminaries and theological colleges

Aquincum Mithraeum (of Victorinus)

The Aquincum Mithraeum (of Victorinus) is a temple to the Roman god Mithras near Budapest in Hungary. The temple (known as a mithraeum) was built within a townhouse in the Roman city of Aquincum, on the outskirts of the modern city of Budapest, Hungary.

Located at 47.5638, 19.0502 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Mithraea, Ancient Roman buildings and structures in Hungary, Buildings and structures in Budapest, Visitor attractions in Budapest, Places of worship in Hungary

Aquincum

The ancient city of Aquincum was situated on the North-Eastern borders of the Pannonia province within the Roman Empire. The ruins of the city can be found today in Budapest, the capital city of Hungary. It is believed that Marcus Aurelius may have written at least part of his book Meditations at Aquincum. Originally settled by the Eravisci, a Celtic tribe, Aquincum served as a military base, having been part of the Roman border protection system called "limes".

Located at 47.5641, 19.0495 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Óbuda, History of Budapest, Roman towns and cities in Hungary, Archaeological sites in Hungary, Ancient cities, Celtic towns

Újpest Synagogue

The Újpest Synagogue is a Neolog Judaism synagogue in Újpest (New Pest), a district of Budapest, Hungary. The Romantic-style edifice was built in 1866 and holds 1,000 seats. Rabbi Sander Rosenberg from Arad officiated at the opening ceremony. Its establishment was a "great holiday" for the Jews and Christians of Újpest. It lies in Attila József street about five minutes from Újpest-Városkapu metro station. The synagogue was founded by the Lowy family.

Located at 47.5622, 19.0828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Neolog Judaism synagogues, Synagogues in Budapest, Újpest, Religious buildings completed in 1866, 19th-century synagogues

Hajógyári Island

Hajógyári-Sziget ("Shipyard Island", for the shipyard that once operated here) or Óbudai-Sziget ("Óbuda Island", or "Old Buda Island") is the biggest island of Budapest and also the most popular recreational area all round the year, the biggest clubbing place and home of the international Sziget festival in every August.

Located at 47.5539, 19.055 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Islands of Hungary, Islands of the Danube

Lake Gőtés

Lake Gőtés is a lake of Hungary.

Located at 47.5956, 19.0411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Lakes of Hungary

Óbuda Island

Obuda Island is one of the Danube's islands in Budapest III. district in the administrative area. The Sziget Festival is held here every year.

Located at 47.5503, 19.0536 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Geography of Budapest, Islands of Hungary, Islands of the Danube