Skip to main content Skip to Search Box
Definition: Budapest from Philip's Encyclopedia

Capital of Hungary, on the River Danube. It was created in 1873 by uniting the towns of Buda (capital of Hungary since the 14th century) and Pest on the opposite bank. It became one of the two capitals of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1918, it was declared capital of an independent Hungary. Budapest was the scene of a popular uprising against the Soviet Union in 1956. The old town contains a remarkable collection of buildings, including Buda Castle, the parliament building, the National Museum, and Roman remains. Industries: iron and steel, chemicals, textiles. Pop. (2005) 1,670,000.

Budapest

From The Columbia Encyclopedia
(bō'dӘpĕst´´), city (1990 pop. 2,016,100), capital of Hungary, N central Hungary, on both banks of the Danube. The largest city of Hungary and its industrial, cultural, and transportation center, Budapest has varied manufactures, notably textiles, instruments, and electronics. Budapest has well-developed commercial, transport, and communication services as well. Educational and cultural institutions in the city include Loránd Eötvös Univ. (1635), Central European Univ., the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the National Széchenyi Library, the National Museum, the National Theater, and the State Opera House. Budapest was formed in 1873 by the union of Buda (Ger. Ofen ) and Óbuda (Ger. Alt-Ofen ) on the right bank of the Danube River with Pest on the left bank. Buda, situated among a series of hills, was traditionally the center of government buildings, palaces, and villas belonging to the landed gentry. Pest, a flat area, has long been a commercial and industrial center. The area around…
2,350 results

Full text Article Budapest

From Philip's Encyclopedia
Capital of Hungary, on the River Danube. It was created in 1873 by uniting the towns of Buda (capital of Hungary since the 14th century) and Pest on the opposite bank. It became one of the two capitals of the Austro-Hungarian Empire . In 1918, it was declared capital of…
| 100 words
Key concepts:

Full text Article Budapest

From The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets
is the capital of Hungary, a nation of sweet-lovers with one of Europe's great baking traditions. The city offers an array of sweets from kürtőskalács (chimney cake) sold by street vendors and rétes (strudel) sold from tiny shop windows, to fairy-tale creations sold at cukrászdas (patisseries) that…
| 1,143 words
Key concepts:

Full text Article Budapest

From The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide
Capital of Hungary, industrial city (chemicals, textiles) on the River Danube; population (2001) 1,777,900. Buda, on the right bank of the Danube, became the Hungarian capital in 1867 and was joined with Pest, on the left bank, in 1872. History The site of a Roman outpost in the 1st century, Buda…
| 174 words
Key concepts:

Full text Article Budapest

From Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest. Credit:© Calvin...
City (pop., 2004 est.: 1,708,000), capital of Hungary. Situated on the Danube River , it acquired its name in 1873 when the towns of Buda and Óbuda on the river’s right bank and the town of Pest on its left bank amalgamated. Inhabited from Neolithic times, Buda was the site of a Roman camp in the…
| 225 words , 1 image
Key concepts:

Full text Article Budapest

From The Columbia Encyclopedia
(bō'dӘpĕst´´), city (1990 pop. 2,016,100), capital of Hungary, N central Hungary, on both banks of the Danube. The largest city of Hungary and its industrial, cultural, and transportation center, Budapest has varied manufactures, notably textiles, instruments, and electronics. Budapest has…
| 643 words
Key concepts:

Full text Article Budapest

From Merriam-Webster's Geographical Dictionary
City, ✽ of Hungary and county seat of Pest co.; 203 sq. mi. (526 sq. km.); pop. (2003e) 1,722,000; includes since 1873 former towns of Bu•da \ˈbü-də, -dö\ and Óbu•da \ˈō-bü-ˌdȯ\ on right bank of Danube and Pest \ˈpesht\ on left bank; precision instruments, textiles; several universities and…
| 266 words
Key concepts:

Full text Article Cafe Budapest

From Cultural Studies: Holidays Around the World
Cafe Budapest, first held in 1992 and originally billed as the Budapest Autumn Festival, is a festival dedicated to contemporary arts. It starts on the first weekend of October every year and runs for more than two weeks. The festival includes music concerts—classical, pop, contemporary, and jazz— …
| 218 words
Key concepts:

Full text Article Budapest Music Weeks

From Cultural Studies: Holidays Around the World
Music by the Hungarian composers Bela Bartók (1881-1945) and Franz Liszt (1811-1886) is a standby at the music festival held in Budapest from the last week in September through late October each year. But the festival was founded in 1959 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of Franz…
| 220 words
Key concepts:

Full text Article Budapest Spring Festival

From Cultural Studies: Holidays Around the World
The Budapest Spring Festival was founded in 1981. It starts during a weekend in early April of every year and continues for over two weeks. The largest cultural event in Hungary, the festival is organized by the city government. Dozens of venues are utilized, including the National Theatre, museums, …
| 193 words
Key concepts:

Full text Article Budapest

From The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide
Sunshine(average hours per day) Temperatures Discomfort from heat and humidity Precipitation and humidity Wet days(more than 0.1 mm/0.004 in) Average daily Highest recorded Lowest recorded Relative humidity Average monthly precipitation minimum maximum 0730 1430 °C °F °C °F °C °F °C °F % mm in Jan 2…
| 276 words
Key concepts:
Mind Map

Stack overflow
More Library Resources