The island
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Margitsziget (Margaret
Island) is a huge island between the two bridges: Margit-híd
and Árpád-híd. Apart from some hotels
it is not
inhabited, serves as a recreational area for the people of Budapest.
Originally it consisted of three separate islands, that were
artificially connected. It has a surface of 96 acres and a lenght of
2500 metres. It is a protected and traffic free area giving home to
several rare plants and to the famous sycamore trees.
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Many architectural
relics can be found here e.g. remnants of the Dominican cloister,
where the Saint princess Margaret once lived. The island was actually
named after her.
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The most interesting
sights on the island are the Water Tower, the music fountain, the mini
zoo and the Japanese garden. Many recreational facilities such as the
athletics centre, the Hajós Alfréd swimmingpool
and Palatinus open-air swimmingpool are at the visitors' disposal.
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Walking along the island
one can find several smaller fountains, statues and relics, 2-3 hours
can be pleasantly spent in this green oasis. Bicycles and 4-wheelers
can be rented too.
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The island can be best
approached by tram nr. 4 or 6 from the direction of
Margit-híd.
You just have to walk to the island on the small bridge that
connects the island to Margit-hid.
One bus line: nr. 26 operates on the island, it departs from Nyugati
Pályaudvar (Western railway station) and the
Árpád-híd metro station.
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