Krisztinaváros
Krisztinaváros (German: Christinenstadt) is a neighbourhood in central Budapest, situated just west of Castle Hill, north of Tabán. It is named after Archduchess Maria Christina, daughter of Maria Theresa, who interceded for buildings to be erected in this area. The history of Krisztinaváros is inseparable from that of the neighboring old Tabán, Naphegy and Gellérthegy.
The central features are Krisztina tér and the entrance to the Castle Hill tunnel. It is also home to the Tabán Cinema , a small cinema that presents art films and documentaries. (Despite its name, this cinema belongs to Krisztinaváros, not Tabán.)
Maps
- Neighbourhood on Google Map (streets): The center of Krisztinaváros is Krisztina Tér, Krisztina Körút
- near view, Krisztina Téri Church with old, 220 years school:
- historic Map 1905
- old Krisztinaváros Cemetery, today an old chesnut-park (Gesztenyés), hotel and modern technology center (Mom park)
History
1787 Krisztina Téri Iskola a 220-year-old historic school in the I. district of Budapest, Krisztinaváros, Hungary (in 2007). "The school started after vintage in 1787". (historic document Hofecker, Ferencz 1887)
historic Coffeehouses and Restaurants
- Philadelphia Kávéház
- Source:
Text to translate: Historic coffeehouses on Talk:Krisztinaváros
People
Sándor Márai in Budapest, Krisztinaváros
- Sándor Márai (originally Sándor Károly Henrik Grosschmied de Mára) (April 11, 1900 – February 22, 1989) was a Hungarian writer and journalist.
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Statue of Sándor Márai
in Budapest Mikó utca, Krisztinaváros -
Márai‘s memorial on his former home in Krisztinaváros
See also
- Tabán
- Krisztina Téri Iskola 220-year-old historic school
- Naphegy
Sources
Coordinates: 47°29′48″N 19°1′55″E / 47.49667°N 19.03194°E