Margaret Island - Margitsziget Budapest

Budapests favourite park is without a doubt the Margaret Island, named after Princess Margaret who lived in a convent here in the thirteenth century (the ruins of which can still be seen). The former water tower is a UNESCO protected monument and is now an unusual exhibition space. The open-air theatre is a popular venue for performances of opera and ballet in the summer months. What with the musical fountain and the centuries-old trees, a walk around Margaret Island is a pleasure at any time of the year. There are no cars are allowed, but bicycles can be hired and the number 26 bus runs the entire length. There is a swimming pool, lido, two hotels and a number of eateries.

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