When it comes to sightseeing in a different place, knowing more about the administrative division is also quite useful. After this we can make a notion that Budapest, which is the capital of Hungary, is divided into different districts. Different district have different features, tourist interest and historical importance. For the purpose of this blog post, we will introduce you to the districts of Budapest which should help you familiarize yourself with the city’s structure.
What is a District?
A district is a local geographic area often used as a municipality, often characterized as a borough or quarter. Districts may also be classified based on the administrative, political or geographical sectionalism. In Budapest the districts bear most of the responsibilities for governing the city and serving the citizens.
General outline of Budapest’s Districts
The Capital comprises of 23 districts which are usually referred to as District 1, District 2 and up to District 23. It increases from the middle of the city and move outwards. There are also inner districts mostly situated in Pest area and outer districts located in both Pest and Buda areas.
Pest Side
The Pest side of Budapest has lively city life, crowded sidewalks and tourist attractions are located here. Let’s take a closer look at some of the districts on this side:
District V (Belváros-Lipótváros): This district is the central region of Budapest and may attract traffic due to its location near political buildings including the Parliament Building, religious buildings including the St. Stephen’s Basilica, and tourism attraction including the Chain Bridge.
District VII (Erzsébetváros): Officially called the Jewish Quarter, that is a colorful district of ruin bars, cool restaurants, and lively bars.
District IX (Ferencváros): South of the business district, this area has residential as well as industrial premises. It has the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.
Buda Side
; The Buda side of Budapest is suburban, hills, historic, residential and other. Let’s explore some of the districts on this side:
District I (Várkerület): This district parades some of Budapest’s most famous attractions, including the Buda Castle, Matthias Church, and Fisherman’s Bastion with the best view of Budapest. It is the oldest district of Budapest.
District II (Rózsadomb): This subcounty offers luxury suburban neighborhoods and parks and gardens and is ideal for residents who want to live and work away from the business heart of the city.
District XI (Újbuda): Situated on the south Buda side this district also includes residential and commercial zones. It is located at Gellert Hill together with Gellért Spa.
Other Important Districts
In addition to the districts mentioned above, Budapest has several other noteworthy districts worth exploring:
District VI (Terézváros): It possesses beautiful architecture and one of the significant streets, Andrassy Avenue where Operahouse of Hungarian State is located.
District XIII (Angyalföld-Újlipótváros): This district is located in the northern part of Pest; it is the business and residential area characterized by contemporary structure and shopping malls.
District XIV (Zugló): This district as part of Budapest city sits on the district’s east side and comprises ecosystems, residences, parks, and other important city attractions such as the Városliget City Park.
Conclusion
Budapest has a total of 23 districts and each district has its own love charm that tourists may never find in the other place. From historical sights and attractions to fascinating nightlife, quiet and well-mannered neighborhoods, stunning modern architecture – everything in Budapest can be filmed in every district. Strolling through all the districts of Budapest will help to develop an idea of how beautiful and cultural this city is.
