Petőfi Csarnok, Budapest

Name: Petőfi Csarnok
Address: Városliget, XIV. Zichy Mihály út 14, Budapest, Hungary

#127 among attractions in Budapest

Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater

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Petőfi Csarnok, often called PeCsa, was a leisure center and concert hall in Budapest, Hungary. Placed in the Városliget, it is a famous concert spot for pop/rock music, serving as home for cultural programs, exhibitions and fan clubs. The building consisted of a 1020 square metre hall, and an open stage with a guest capacity of 4500 people. After a number of delays the building was finally demolished in early 2017 as part of the reconstruction of the surrounding park. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°30'52"N, 19°5'18"E

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Városliget, XIV. Zichy Mihály út 14Zugló (Városliget)Budapest Hungary

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Petőfi Csarnok – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Heroes' Square, Szechenyi Baths, Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden, Vajdahunyad Castle.

0.5 miW
Major square with landmark statues
Heroes' Square, Budapest
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0.4 miNW
Grand spa with in- and outdoor pools
Szechenyi Baths, Budapest
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest, Szechenyi Baths stands as an emblematic oasis of relaxation and a testament to the city’s rich thermal bathing culture. As one of the largest spa complexes in Europe, this palatial water park, opened in 1913, is not only a health...
0.6 miNW
Established zoo with hundreds of species
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden, Budapest
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~1590 ftW
Fantastical castle with a boating lake
Vajdahunyad Castle, Budapest
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~1080 ftW
Museum and attraction-filled city park
City Park, Budapest
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0.6 miW
Fine-art museum in neoclassical building
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
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0.4 miW
Contemporary art in grand 1896 building
Hall of Art, Budapest
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0.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Circus
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0.7 miSE
Museum, Art Nouveau architecture, Science museum
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~870 ftE
Museum
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Church, Art Nouveau architecture
Reformed Church of Fasor, Budapest
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Which popular attractions are close to Petőfi Csarnok?

Nearby attractions include Közlekedési Múzeum, Budapest (5 min walk), City Park, Budapest (6 min walk), Hermina Galéria, Budapest (6 min walk), Hungarian Agricultural Museum, Budapest (7 min walk).

How to get to Petőfi Csarnok by public transport?

The nearest stations to Petőfi Csarnok:

Trolleybus

Ciklámen utca • Lines: 70, 72M, 74 (4 min walk)
Bethesda utca • Lines: 72M, 74 (6 min walk)

Tram

Erzsébet királyné útja, aluljáró • Lines: 1, 1M, 3, 69 (9 min walk)
Kacsóh Pongrác út • Lines: 1, 1M (8 min walk)

Bus

Erzsébet Királyné útja, aluljáró • Lines: 901, 918 (7 min walk)
Kacsóh Pongrác út • Lines: 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 402, 412, 414, 422, 424, 432, 434, 435, 436, 437, 438, 439, 442, 901, 918 (8 min walk)

Metro

Mexikói út • Lines: M1 (10 min walk)
Széchenyi fürdő • Lines: M1 (10 min walk)

Train

Zugló (17 min walk)
Rákosrendező (23 min walk)