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This is how Budapest developed in 2015 – 10+1 big changes in the Hungarian capital
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In 2015 important renovations and traffic development projects have been started and finished, and huge visual investments were decided on, not to mention the Olympic application. Portfolio.hu collected the most important projects of 2015 and showed what is expected in 2016.
- Change of Nyugati Square
Nyugati Square as one of the busiest public spaces of the capital has been renewed after decades of waiting. The staircase became narrower and shorter, but a “sitting-out” stair has also been created. In the evening a unique floodlight activates. The square became much brighter, the fountain has been renewed as well. Lots of people criticized the HUF 509 million-project, since it did not affect the subway under the square which is in a very bad condition. Read more HERE.
- Szervita Square has been renewed
The downtown Szervita Square has been renewed under the framework of the TER-KOZ tender, so the “main street of the city” shows a single image. The square became much friendlier, it got a new cover, new seats have been created and the green area has been increased as well, portfolio.hu wrote.
- Rebuilding of Szell Kalman Square
It is one of the most important and longest-awaited infrastructural investments of the capital, which has been in progress for almost a year. The completion is expected in May 2016. However, the image of the square has still changed a lot. The new rail and road network became finished, the escalator became placed and the renovation of the metro exit and the stop buildings are close to being completed as well. In addition, the creation of green areas is in progress, too. Read more HERE.
- Museum Quarter is being constructed in a moderate pace
This year, plans of Liget Budapest project have been modified significantly; there will be less buildings than previously planned. The construction of two new buildings was decided which will be built by famous Japanese architects. The Hungarian Music House will stand where the former-Hungexpo offices were, while the New National Gallery will be built in the area of the Petofi Hall. A new tender was announced for the Museum of Ethnography, while the Museum of Photography and the Hungarian Museum of Architecture are not part of the project anymore. The government provides more than HUF 156 billion for the project between 2016 and 2019. Read more HERE.
- Spectacular development of Buda Castle
According to portfolio.hu, the reconstruction plans of the Buda Castle Foal Yard and its surroundings have been presented. In addition to the original function, the building will operate as an event space as well. There will be 16 stalls for the horses, the Main Guard building will be rebuilt on the original site, which will be the home of the re-established palace guards and exhibition spaces. From here, you can visit the archaeological exhibition site after the exploration of the medieval castle ruins.
