Andrassy Avenue is Budapests grand 2.3km boulevard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002. Often called Budapests Champs-Elysees, it features the Hungarian State Opera, House of Terror museum, and leads to Heroes Square. The M1 metro below is continental Europes oldest subway.
Avenue free. House of Terror 4000 HUF. Opera house tours vary. Heroes Square free
Afternoon for strolling and cafe culture. Take M1 for the historic metro experience. Evening for Opera performance or illuminated buildings
Metro M1 (yellow line - heritage itself) runs entire length. Start at Vorosmarty ter or Opera. End at Hosok tere (Heroes Square)
Grand tree-lined boulevard with neo-Renaissance architecture. Fine dining, designer shops, cafes. Cultural landmarks including Opera and Heroes Square monument
UNESCO World Heritage boulevard, always open free. 2.3 km from Erzsebet Square to Heroes' Square. Opera House, House of Terror, Liszt Museum. Metro M1 (first in continental Europe, 1896).
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The M1 yellow line, running under Andrassy Avenue, is continental Europe's oldest metro, opened in 1896. It's a UNESCO site itself with original stations. A journey is like time travel.
Useful tips for visiting Andrassy Avenue
Bring binoculars for wildlife spotting. Early morning best for bird watching. Wear layers—weather changes quickly. Guided walks available daily.
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