Perhaps the most attractive part of Ferencváros is the inner part called Belső-Ferencváros. It borders District 5. Let’s discover why this district is so attractive.
Belső-Ferencváros is part of Ferencváros. It is also known as District 9 of Budapest. Ferencváros got its name in 1792. It was named after King Francis I. He was crowned king of Hungary that year.
Belső-Ferencváros has a rich history. Its development began in the late 18th century. Many buildings were destroyed by Danube floods in 1799 and 1838. After that, builders used brick and stone. This prevented serious flood damage.
Industrialization came to the district in the second half of the 19th century. Ferencváros then built five mills and a slaughterhouse. The slaughterhouse was Hungary’s largest. The Central Market Hall was also built.
Today Belső-Ferencváros is very popular. Large-scale housing redevelopment has occurred. Gentrification has also taken place. Ferencváros has become one of Budapest’s most attractive districts. This has happened in the past 15 years.
Lower-middle and middle-class people like the area. Property prices match the hype. Belső-Ferencváros is a vibrant urban scene. It is also a quality place to live.
Belső-Ferencváros has greenery. Central Ferencváros and the south have green spaces. The Attila József housing estate is a low-rise area. The district has healthy outdoor spaces. These are unequaled in central Pest.
Belső-Ferencváros is traditionally wealthy. It has well-preserved apartment blocks. These date back to the late 19th century or earlier. R\u00e1day utca is the main artery of “publand”. It has a bohemian and youthful atmosphere.
There are over 50 entertainment spots on R\u00e1day utca. These include pubs bars and clubs. There are also restaurants art galleries and culture institutes. Open-air concert venues are also present. This concentration is one of the densest in Budapest. Liszt Ferenc tér is a major competitor.
R\u00e1day utca is known as “Kultutca”. There are book shows and arts festivals. These happen every spring and autumn. A summer opera festival takes place in June.
The Danube riverside offers a mixed picture. The Corvinus University’s main campus dominates the area. It is south of the Szabadság híd bridgehead. The university’s new high-tech wing is also an architectural landmark.
Behind the university is Vásárcsarnok. This is the Central Market Hall. Its upper souvenir floor can get crowded with tourists. K\u00f6zraktárak “Public Warehouses” are nearby. They are planned for redevelopment. Nehru Park provides green space for residents.
The southernmost strip of Nagyk\u00f6rút is called Ferenc körút here. It starts from Petőfi híd’s bridgehead at Boráros tér. It goes toward Mester utca. Then it continues to Üllői út. This forms the boundary with Józsefváros.
Ferenc körút has grand houses. However, they have less friezework. They also have fewer storeys than other areas. This boulevard is a major thoroughfare. Tramlines run down the middle. Eateries are becoming dominant. This is due to the proximity to Ráday utca. Open-air music venues are also nearby. They are on the Buda bridgehead of Petőfi híd.
Belső-Ferencváros is a vibrant and historic district. It offers a mix of culture entertainment and green spaces. It is a great place to live and visit.