János Hill

hill, Budapest, Hungary

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János Hill is the highest point in Budapest, Hungary, standing at 1,729 feet (527 meters) above sea level. It is located in the Buda Hills, which are characterized by pleasant wooded paths. Visitors can reach the top of János Hill via a chairlift, offering scenic views of the city. The Buda Hills also contribute a small fraction to Budapest's food supply from their orchards, gardens, and dairy farms.1

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…sightseers to the top of János Hill, which, at 1,729 feet (527 metres) above sea level, is the highest point in Budapest. The Children’s Railway (Gyermekvasút), which winds through the hills, is managed largely by children.
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…sightseers to the top of János Hill, which, at 1,729 feet (527 metres) above sea level, is the highest point in Budapest. The Children’s Railway (Gyermekvasút), which winds through the hills, is managed largely by children.
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