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5 unfrequented places in Budapest to get some fresh air
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In May, the coronavirus measures are going to be a bit more relaxed in Hungary, but that does not mean that you should stop being careful. The weather is starting to become nicer and nicer, so you can cautiously venture outdoors. You still need to keep the right distance and avoid the usual interactions, like handshakes, etc. What places are there in Budapest that are usually avoided by big crowds, but you can still enjoy the fresh air outdoors?
Szeretlek Magyarország has gathered some destinations for you.
1.The ruins of the Pauline monastery on Budakeszi Street
A chapel was built in the former Budaszentlőrinc in the Árpád era, and around 1301, the monastery of the Pauline order was built in the area next to the chapel.
After Lajos I’s campaign in Italy, in 1381, he brought to the monastery the earthly remains of St. Paul the Hermit. The Pauline monks built a separate chapel in honour of the saint, and pilgrims came here from all over the country. It was further expanded from the donations of Lajos I and was rebuilt in the 16th century. When the expansion of the Ottoman Empire reached Budapest, the monks fled to Upper Hungary, and the Pauline monastery in Budaszentlőrinc was ravaged and set on fire by the Turks. The buildings were not used even after the expulsion of the Turks, but in the 18th century, its walls were still standing. As time went on, the stone walls were carried away stone by stone to nearby constructions. The red marble altar was erected in 2001 in the main nave of the former church. The ruins are consecrated.
If you want to see the remains of the monastery, take a bus or car on bus line 22 on Budakeszi út (street) until the Szépjuhászné stop – there is a parking lot, as it is also one of the stops of the Children’s Railway. From the bus stop or the gravel parking lot, walk down a little as if you were heading back to Széll Kálmán Square, and you will see a brown fence (on the opposite side where it meets Jánoshegyi Street). Go through the trees and continue following the brown fence until you come up to the gate, then go through it. You should continue to go further, still among the trees, and then you should see an arbour, and behind it, the ruins themselves.
2. The bank of the Danube between Budakalász and the Római part (‘Roman beach’)
Római part is one of the most popular nature walks in Budapest. There is a lot of traffic here from spring to autumn – perhaps it is only empty on the coldest winter days. That is why you should choose the section of the Római part from Békásmegyer to Budakalász. A bike and walk path lead to the bank of the Danube opposite Lupa Island. You can also cross the Megyeri Bridge on the way.
Compliments on this article by author : Peter Licskay.
We ALL need in these testing and Challenging times – to take extension of Fresh Air, and places this article refer invites US to visit them and enjoy there beauty that they ALL have for our enjoyment and pleasure.
Stay Well – ALL.