헝가리 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

마르기트 섬(Margitsziget)의 일본 정원은 부다페스트에서 가장 평화로운 장소 중 하나이며, 연못이 이 단지의 중심을 이룹니다. 거대한 수역은 아니지만, 디테일과 분위기 덕분에 진정한 숨겨진 보석입니다.

마르가레텐 다리(헝가리어: Margit híd)는 부다와 페스트를 잇는 것 이상의 의미를 지닙니다. 헝가리 수도에서 두 번째로 오래된 다리이며, 독특한 형태와 우아함으로 다뉴브 강의 건축적 보석 중 하나로 여겨집니다. 다리 중앙에서 마르가레트 섬으로 바로 이어지는 측면 팔이 갈라집니다. 1872년에서 1876년 사이에 프랑스 엔지니어 Ernest Goüin의 계획에 따라 건설되었습니다. 이는 다리에서 뚜렷하게 느껴지는 프랑스적인 분위기(Gustave Eiffel의 스타일과 유사)를 설명해 줍니다.

마르기트 섬의 수도탑(Margitszigeti víztorony)은 단순한 기술 구조물 이상으로 부다페스트의 가장 우아한 랜드마크 중 하나이자 헝가리 아르누보의 진정한 보석입니다.

“There remains to add,” writes Sigfried Grän OFM in ‘Noah, the Builder of the Ark and Inventor of Viticulture,’ “what we omitted above in our summary of the Noah story. Noah not only survives the Flood and, after his rescue, offers a burnt offering to the Creator, but he also incidentally becomes the inventor of viticulture. (...) In ancient Israel, the grapevine was considered the noblest of all plants. To own a vineyard, to enjoy its fruit, and to be able to rest in the peace of its shade was... the epitome of a happy and blessed existence.” (Source: “In the Land of the Lord. Franciscan Journal for the Holy Land,” Issue 4/2024)

The equestrian statue of Saint Stephen I (Szent István) is undoubtedly the centerpiece of Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest's Castle District. It is not only a popular photo opportunity but also steeped in symbolism and history. Stephen I was the first king of Hungary (crowned in 1000 or 1001). He is considered the founder of the Hungarian state, uniting the Hungarian tribes and consolidating Christianity in the country. He was canonized in 1083.

From this very lofty height, you probably have the most beautiful view of the huge parliament building on the other side of the Danube.

The "Great Musical Fountain" on Margaret Island (Margitsziget) is one of Budapest's most popular free attractions. Considered one of the largest fountains of its kind in Europe, it offers a stunning interplay of water, light, and music. The basin has a diameter of 35 meters, covering a water surface of over 1,000 square meters. The jets of water can shoot up to 10 meters high. Over 150 nozzles and around 250 LED lights create spectacular color effects, especially after dark. The fountain plays music daily from May to October. The program is usually arranged by hour.

The Franciscan monastery on Margaret Island (Margit-sziget) in Budapest is a fascinating testament to medieval Hungary. While the nearby Dominican convent (where Saint Margaret lived) often takes center stage, the Franciscan ruins tell a unique and intriguing story. The monastery was likely built at the end of the 13th century (around 1270), shortly after the Mongol invasion. It was dedicated to Saint John. The complex is a classic example of mendicant order architecture of that period. Particularly striking is the surviving south wall of the church, where the tall, pointed Gothic windows can still be admired. Adjacent to the church was a monastery building with a cloister, storerooms, and sleeping cells. Like almost all the buildings on the island, the monastery was severely damaged during the Ottoman occupation in the 16th century and eventually abandoned. Some of its stones were later used as building material for other structures in the city.