Zero Kilometre Stone, Budapest

Name: Zero Kilometre Stone
Address: Budapest, Hungary

#73 among attractions in Budapest

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The Zero Kilometre Stone is a lesser-known yet significant landmark nestled in the heart of Budapest, Hungary. Located in the historic district, this modest stone marker holds a unique place in Hungarian geography and is a starting point for the country's road network, with all distances to Budapest being measured from this point.

The stone is a small but intriguing tourist attraction, often overlooked amidst Budapest's more grandiose sites. It is a carved limestone sculpture, shaped like a zero, which was placed in its current location near the Buda Castle in the 1970s. The Zero Kilometre Stone is positioned at the base of the Royal Palace, making it an easy stop for tourists exploring the castle district.

Despite its simplicity, the stone is steeped in symbolism, representing the unity of the nation and the convergence of its roadways. It serves not only as a geographical reference but also as a metaphorical heart from which the lifeblood of Hungary's transportation veins spread.

Local name: „0” kilométerkő Coordinates: 47°29'52"N, 19°2'25"E

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Várkerület (Várnegyed)Budapest Hungary

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Zero Kilometre Stone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Hungarian National Gallery, Sándor Palace.

~1030 ftNE
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~520 ftW
Forts and castles
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1870 funicular to the top of Castle Hill
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~1500 ftNW
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zero Kilometre Stone?

Nearby attractions include Szépművészeti Múzeum Baráti Kör, Budapest (1 min walk), Budapest Castle Hill Funicular, Budapest (2 min walk), Sculpture of a Turul bird, Budapest (2 min walk), The Fountain of the Fishing Children, Budapest (3 min walk).

How to get to Zero Kilometre Stone by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zero Kilometre Stone:

Train

Clark Ádám tér (1 min walk)
Szent György tér (2 min walk)

Bus

Clark Ádám tér • Lines: 105, 16, 916, 990 (2 min walk)
Palota út, gyorslift • Lines: 16, 916 (6 min walk)

Tram

Clark Ádám tér • Lines: 19, 41 (2 min walk)
Halász utca • Lines: 19, 41 (8 min walk)

Metro

Vörösmarty tér • Lines: M1 (13 min walk)
Kossuth Lajos tér • Lines: M2 (15 min walk)

Light rail

Batthyány tér • Lines: H5 (17 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kossuth Lajos tér M • Lines: 70, 78 (18 min walk)
Báthory utca / Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út • Lines: 70, 78 (24 min walk)