World Heritage Identification Number: 400
World Heritage since: 1987
Category: Cultural Heritage
WHE Type: Historic Cities & Urban Areas
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇭🇺 Hungary
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Budapest, Hungary: A UNESCO World Heritage Site Encompassing History, Culture, and Architecture
Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, is a remarkable fusion of history, culture, and architectural splendor that earned it a place on the prestigious list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1987. The designation encompasses three distinct areas: the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, and Andrássy Avenue, each offering a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of Hungarian history.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
This site has the remains of monuments such as the Roman city of Aquincum and the Gothic castle of Buda, which have had a considerable influence on the architecture of various periods. It is one of the world's outstanding urban landscapes and illustrates the great periods in the history of the Hungarian capital.
Encyclopedia Record: Budapest
Budapest is the capital and most populous city of Hungary. It is Hungary's primate city with 1.7 million inhabitants and its greater metro area has a population of about 3.3 million, representing one-third of the country's population and producing above 40% of the country's economic output. Budapest is the political, economic, and cultural center of the country, among the ten largest cities in the European Union and the second largest urban area in Central and Eastern Europe. Budapest stands on the River Danube and is strategically located at the center of the Pannonian Basin, lying on ancient trade routes linking the hills of Transdanubia with the Great Plain.Additional Site Details
Area: 473.3 hectares
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
Coordinates: 47.48242 , 19.07067
