Buda and Pest were officially unified into a single city, known as Budapest, on November 17, 1873. This union combined the historic cities of Buda and Óbuda on the west bank of the Danube River with Pest on the east bank, creating the capital of Hungary. The merger was part of a larger effort to modernize and develop the region.
Danube runs through Budapest. On the one side is Buda on the other side is Pest - these cities joined in the past, but the Danube still separate the city. So, Budapest=Buda+Pest, or you can say that between Buda es Pest runs the river Danube. (Duna in Hungarian)
as Buda is to Pest, i would say.
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Buda and Pest
In Budapest, Hungary, Buda is located on the west side of the Danube River, while Pest is on the east side. Buda is characterized by its hilly terrain and historic sites, such as the Buda Castle, while Pest is known for its vibrant nightlife and cultural attractions. The two sides are connected by several bridges, with the most famous being the Chain Bridge.
Szechenyi Chain Bridge
The DANUBE RIVER separates Buda and Obuda on the west bank from Pest on the east bank. Of course, since the unification of Budapest centuries ago, the cities have functioned as one united city.
Budapest, which is made up of Buda and Pest, is the capital of Hungary.
By the unification in 1873 of Buda and Obuda to the west of the Danube and Pest on the east bank.
Budapest, Hungry, is the combination of Pest & Buda.
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Budapest was first joined by a bridge in 1849 with the completion of the Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd). This iconic suspension bridge connected Buda and Pest, the two cities that later merged to form Budapest. The Chain Bridge symbolized the modernization of Hungary and remains a significant landmark in the city today.