Good news! Three squares in the heart of Budapest to be renovated

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Three main squares in the heart of Budapest are now in the process of being renovated, thanks to Penta Ltd. construction company. The squares are Vörösmarty Square, József nádor Square and Podmaniczky Square, to be precise.

In District 5 of Budapest, significant public space-beautification is underway. The construction company Penta Ltd. is responsible for the building works, reports Magyarepitok. They were also the ones in charge of renovating Ferenciek Square as well as Magyar Street.

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Vörösmarty Square

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Photo: Daily News Hungary

The surfaces of one of the most well-known squares in Budapest will be completely renewed, replacing the over 30-year-old pavements. Instead of the concrete surfaces, the square will get unique, high-quality and natural pavements. The public and decorative lighting systems will also be renewed, along with the street furniture in the area. The fountain with the lions will get a new location, and the nearby streets will also get spruced up. The contractors reassured everybody that they will take into account the unique layout of the square, paying special attention to the ground level elements of the M1 metro station as well as the base of the surrounding buildings. The new design of the square is planned to have a strong carrying capacity and will be prepared to accommodate big crowds.

At the moment, about 80% of the square is under construction. The works started in January and are planned to be completed in August.

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