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The M1 underground line was the first underground of the Continental Europe (the first one in Europe was built in London).
In 1870, the Hungarian parlament decided on building an Avenue starting from the city center, which was named Andrássy Avenue (and it still is :). But they didn't wanted to have fixed ground transportation (trams), that's where the idea of the underground came from.
The construction was finished in 1896, in the year of the Millenium of the Hungarian State.
Out of the 11 stations 8 are reconstructed in their original state and 3 are new, since they have been added to the line in the 1970's and 80's.
I'm lucky enough to live near the line, so I got to use it almost every day, but you should also do so when visiting Budapest! You can change to it from the other two metro lines in the center (Deák tér), and you can get to Vorosmarty square, Hosok square (Millenium memorial), to the Opera House and so on.
It's also worth to see the exposition at every station! (See my off the Beathen Path tips! :) Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/MetroWebsite: http://www.bkv.hu/angol/home/index.html
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While metro is, with its three lines, the quickest and most efficient way to move around Budapest don’t miss its yellow trams that will not only trasfer you efficiently from point A to point B but also allow you to see the street scenes along the route.
Budapest trams are yellow and quite old, so they swing while riding the curvy tracks giving you the feel of some past times, but also showing how the tram system can be simple and efficient even in the 21st century.
Tram lines #4 and 6 ride along the first ring road and connect the Moszkva ter via the Margaret bridge with the Nyugati station, Oktogon, Blaha Lujza ter and further southwards along the Ferenc Jozsef street. The line no. 2 and 2A are usually cosidered the best if you want nice views of the Danube, the Castle hill and Gellert hill as it passes along the eastern embankments of the river.
If you go to the public transport website their “welcome note” will read: “Did you know that you enter into a contractual relation with our company when you get on our vehicle to travel?”
Make sure you have a valid ticket, since there are many controllers checking the “contractual relation”! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherWebsite: http://www.bkv.hu
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Budapest is very proud of the fact that it was the first city “on the continent” that built metro line back in 1896. The “on the continent” phrase is used to say that it was the second metro in Europe, after London – which is not “on the continent” after all.
Today there are three metro lines in the city, and although they have certain numbers they are usually known by their colors. The oldest, Yellow line runs from Vörösmarty ter under the Andrassy út to the former site of the 1896 Millennium exhibition – today’s City Park – Városliget. It is basically a shallow cut-and-cover tunnel enabling the trams to run under the street level.
The Red line stretches on east-west direction connecting the Déli train station on Buda side with Keleti station and eastern suburbs, while the Blue line stretches in north-south direction. All three lines meet at the Deák tér.
There were plans for the fourth line but they lacked the support from the national government so were postponed for some future times.
Note that you need a separate ticket for each line. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/MetroWebsite: http://www.bkv.hu
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