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This is how Budapest celebrates its 150th birthday!
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Budapest is celebrating its 150th anniversary, and it has some exciting surprises in store for its residents. An iconic building is set to be revived, the City Hall courtyard will be accessible, a party tram will make its debut and a new promenade will be unveiled.
150 years of Budapest
Budapest came into existence in the year 1873. The Hungarian capital, which is marking its 150th birthday this year, has a plethora of activities planned for its citizens throughout the year.
On the 17th of November, the Budapest Municipality and Budapest Brand Nonprofit Ltd. will host an extravagant birthday celebration for the Hungarian capital.
Special Programmes
To commemorate this milestone, the City Hall courtyard will be opened to the public, and the building itself will be accessible. In honour of Budapest’s 150th anniversary, a dedicated website has been launched, providing details about the events.
The Merlin Theatre, which had closed in 2011, is also reopening. It will host a theatre performance, a slam poetry evening, various exhibitions and discussions to mark this occasion. Events at the Merlin Theatre are free of charge, but registration is necessary.
In celebration of the anniversary, Budapest is not only offering a variety of programmes but also making infrastructure improvements. As of the 17th of November, the park between Károly Boulevard and Városház Street will become accessible, according to turizmus.com.