Budapest Architect: Websites about history, architecture and life in Budapest

Topics: Introduction * Websites on history, architecture and life in Budapest

Introduction

On this page websites on the history, architecture and life in Budapest (and sometimes Hungary).

This page will be extended in the near future....

(Photo: facade reliëf which Julius discovered during a walk in the VI district)
Websites on history, architecture and life in Budapest

Hungary and further

About Hungary, and more. Journalistic stories and personal notes in Central Europe.  a Dutch blog by Runa Helllinga, which since 1990 has lived and worked in Hungary. Very interesting journalistic stories about Budapest and Hungary. A recommended site by Julius.

Kees Bakker

A site full of stories in all areas by Kees Bakker (1945-2006). He studied theology in Kampen (Netherlands) and was editor of The Truth. He wrote cultural  historical essays and travel books, and Hungary had its special interest. Through this site you can access a series of essays that he wrote about the history of this country, and thus also about Budapest. Good website with lots of information.

M4

The official website about the construction of the fourth metro line in Budapest, a project that, in contrast to Amsterdam, had no major problems with the underground drilling. The drilling has been completed and has reached the preliminary endpoint Keleti pályaudvar. On the website the progress of construction, photographs of the stations under construction, and more. The website launches in English.

Bridges of Budapest

On this website, the author describes briefly the history of 8 bridges in Budapest. Not all bridges, for there is also a bridge over the Danube in the north of Budapest along with a cycle- and footpath. Good site, in English, which is worth a visit.

Wikipedia on Budapest

A good summary of the history, sights and so on. Website is in English.

Wikitravel on Budapest

A link to a wealth of information, in fact too much for a good overview. In English. The website contains, July 2011, on various fronts no current information.

Budapestinfo

The official website for / about Budapest. Reasonable information but such as for concerts not advisable  because of the limited supply. Also, parts the website be sporadically updated. The website is in English.

(Last update and verification of links: January 19, 2012)