Belvedere Tower in the Buda Hills, Observation tower in Buda Hills, Hungary.
The neoromanesque stone tower stands 23.5 meters tall at an elevation of 527 meters, offering views extending up to 80 kilometers on clear days.
The tower, designed by architect Frigyes Schulek, replaced a wooden platform and opened to visitors on September 8, 1910, marking a new era for Budapest tourism.
Named after Queen Elisabeth of Hungary, who visited the site in 1882, the tower represents an important architectural landmark in the Budapest landscape.
Visitors can reach the tower via the chairlift upper station or through a 30-minute walk from several bus stops in the surrounding area.
During winter days with heavy smog, the tower often rises above the fog covering Budapest, creating a clear sunny spot at the summit.
Location: Budapest
Location: Budapest District XII
Inception: September 8, 1910
Architects: Frigyes Schulek
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Fee: No
GPS coordinates: 47.51820,18.95918
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:32
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