Belváros

district, Budapest, Hungary

Also known as: Inner Town

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Belváros, meaning "Inner Town," is the central district of Pest, Budapest, Hungary. It's an irregular pentagon situated along the Danube River. This area is a hub for offices, parts of Loránd Eötvös University, and popular shopping streets like Váci utca. The Inner Town Parish Church, the oldest building in Pest, is located here. The district also houses the Town Hall and is near the Hungarian National Museum, where St. Stephen's Crown is displayed.1

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…heart of Pest is the Belváros (Inner Town), an irregular pentagon with its longest side running parallel to the Danube; only traces of the original town walls remain. The district accommodates offices, parts of the Loránd Eötvös University, and shops. The Váci utca, a narrow street turned pedestrian thoroughfare, is…
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…heart of Pest is the Belváros (Inner Town), an irregular pentagon with its longest side running parallel to the Danube; only traces of the original town walls remain. The district accommodates offices, parts of the Loránd Eötvös University, and shops. The Váci utca, a narrow street turned pedestrian thoroughfare, is…
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