Lipótváros, Budapest

Name: Lipótváros
Address: Budapest, Hungary

#337 among attractions in Budapest

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Lipótváros is a traditional neighbourhood in the city centre of Budapest, named after King Leopold II. It is one of the two neighbourhoods of District V, the other one being Inner City, which is the old town of Pest. Lipótváros was established in the early 19th century, and became the political and financial centre of Hungary in the early 20th century when the Parliament was built on Kossuth Square. Many ministries followed in the later decades. After the 1989 change Lipótváros gradually became again the business centre of Budapest with many banks and office buildings. The neighbourhood is rich in listed historic buildings and landmarks. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°30'16"N, 19°3'1"E

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Belváros-Lipótváros (Lipótváros)Budapest Hungary

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Lipótváros – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Stephen's Basilica, Chain Bridge, Hungarian State Opera House, Shoes on the Danube Bank.

~1660 ftSE
Grand church with regular concerts
St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest
9 min walk • St. Stephen's Basilica, named in honor of the first King of Hungary, is a crowning jewel in the cityscape of Budapest. This majestic church is not only a religious center but also one of the most significant tourist attractions in the Hungarian capital.
0.5 miSW
Iconic 1800s stone suspension bridge
Chain Bridge, Budapest
13 min walk • The Chain Bridge is a quintessential landmark in the heart of Budapest, Hungary, symbolizing connection and progress. Officially known as the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, this majestic suspension bridge spans the Danube River, linking the two historic cities of Buda...
0.4 miE
Elegant state opera house with frescoes
Hungarian State Opera House, Budapest
11 min walk • The Hungarian State Opera House stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication in the heart of Budapest. Opened in 1884, this neo-Renaissance masterpiece was designed by the celebrated Hungarian architect Miklós Ybl, and it is widely regarded as one of the most...
~1390 ftW
Unique memorial sculpture by the river
Shoes on the Danube Bank, Budapest
7 min walk • The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a poignant and powerful memorial in Budapest, Hungary, that pays tribute to the victims of the Holocaust. Situated on the east bank of the Danube River, this haunting monument consists of 60 pairs of 1940s-style shoes cast in iron...
~1320 ftN
Hungarian national ethnographic museum
Ethnographic Museum, Budapest
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest, the Ethnographic Museum stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Hungary. This museum, a treasure trove of folkloric heritage, offers visitors an in-depth look into the traditional life, arts, and customs of Hungarian...
~520 ftS
Memorial
Memorial for Victims of the German Occupation, Budapest
3 min walk • The Memorial for Victims of the German Occupation is a poignant reminder of Hungary's turbulent history, situated in the heart of Budapest. Unveiled in 2014, the memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the Hungarian victims of the German occupation during World War II...
~1770 ftNW
Gothic Revival–style government building
Országház, Budapest
9 min walk • The Országház, or Hungarian Parliament Building, stands as an architectural treasure and a symbol of Budapest's rich history. This iconic building, with its picturesque setting on the banks of the Danube River, is not only the largest building in Hungary but also the...
~1580 ftNW
Public square with Parliament building
Kossuth tér, Budapest
8 min walk • Kossuth tér is an iconic plaza located in the heart of Budapest, Hungary, and holds great significance as a historical and political hub. This expansive square is named after Lajos Kossuth, a national hero who played a key role in the 1848 Hungarian Revolution against...
~560 ftS
Relaxed park with monuments and play areas
Liberty Square, Budapest
3 min walk • Liberty Square is a public square located in the Lipótváros neighborhood of Budapest, Hungary. The square is a mix of business and residential.
~1040 ftSE
Museum, Art gallery
Open Society Archives, Budapest
6 min walk • Blinken Open Society Archives is an archival repository and laboratory that aims to explore new ways of assessing, contextualizing, presenting, and making use of archival documents both in a professional and a consciously activist way.
~1490 ftSW
Park
Széchenyi Academy of Literature and Arts, Budapest
8 min walk • The Széchenyi Academy of Literature and Arts was created in 1992 as an academy associated yet independent from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. It is intended to be the national academy of artists and writers, who could be elected to the HAS until the 1949 reforms. The president is Károly Makk, film director.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lipótváros?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Ronald Reagan, Budapest (1 min walk), Memorial for Victims of the German Occupation, Budapest (3 min walk), Liberty Square, Budapest (3 min walk), Batthyány's sanctuary lamp, Budapest (4 min walk).

How to get to Lipótváros by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lipótváros:

Bus

Hold utca • Lines: 115, 15 (3 min walk)
Széchenyi utca • Lines: 115, 15 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kossuth Lajos tér M • Lines: 70, 78 (3 min walk)
Báthory utca / Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út • Lines: 70, 78 (7 min walk)

Tram

Kossuth Lajos tér M • Lines: 2, 2M (5 min walk)
Kossuth Lajos tér (7 min walk)

Metro

Kossuth Lajos tér • Lines: M2 (7 min walk)
Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út • Lines: M1 (11 min walk)

Train

Budapest-Nyugati (14 min walk)
Clark Ádám tér (18 min walk)

Light rail

Batthyány tér • Lines: H5 (14 min walk)
Margit híd, budai hídfő • Lines: H5 (24 min walk)