Budapest
Budapest is the capital and most populous city of Hungary. It is the ninth-largest city in the European Union by population within city limits and the second largest city on the Danube river. The city has an estimated population of 1,752,286 over a land area of about 525 square kilometres. Budapest, which is both a city and municipality, forms the centre of the Budapest metropolitan area, which has an area of 7,626 square kilometres and a population of 3,303,786. It is a primate city, constituting 33% of the population of Hungary.
Some of the key events about Budapest
- 1241The city was devastated by Mongol invasions, resulting in massive destruction and loss of life
- 1541Ottoman forces captured Buda, beginning 150 years of Turkish occupation
- 1686The siege and recapture of Buda by Christian forces left much of the city in ruins
- 1838A catastrophic flood destroyed large parts of Pest and Óbuda
- 1849Austrian forces bombarded the city during the Hungarian Revolution, causing significant damage
- 1873The cities of Buda, Pest, and Óbuda were unified to create Budapest, the capital of Hungary
- 1896The Millennium Underground Railway, continental Europe's first underground railway, opened in Budapest
- 1902The Hungarian Parliament Building, one of the largest parliament buildings in the world, was completed
- 1906The Gresham Palace, a masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture, was constructed
- 1918The Hungarian National Council declared Hungary an independent republic in Budapest
- 1918-1919The city suffered economic hardship and political turmoil following World War I
- 1944Nazi Germany occupied Hungary, leading to the deportation of Budapest's Jewish population
- 1944-1945The Siege of Budapest resulted in widespread destruction and civilian casualties
- 1956A nationwide revolt against Soviet control began in Budapest, leading to significant political changes
- 1956Soviet forces brutally suppressed the Hungarian Revolution, causing extensive damage to the city
- 1972The Budapest Metro's second line (M2) opened, expanding the city's public transportation system
- 1987The Chain Bridge, Budapest's iconic landmark, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List
- 2002The Dohány Street Synagogue, Europe's largest synagogue, reopened after extensive renovation
- 2006Violent protests erupted in Budapest over the Prime Minister's admission of lying to win an election
- 2017Budapest hosted the FINA World Aquatics Championships, showcasing the city's world-class sports facilities
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