Imagine boulevards avenues and communist-era housing estates all in one place. That place is Újbuda. It is also known as the 11th district of Budapest. Let’s dive into the story of Újbuda.
Újbuda’s story starts as fields south of Buda. This was before the 1890s. A new residential area began in the 1900s. The district officially formed in 1930. Újbuda saw massive growth. Its population surged from 1180 in 1880 to 178960 in 1980.
Újbuda is Budapest’s most populous district. In 2008 it had 137426 inhabitants. Újbuda has many diverse neighborhoods. These include Albertfalva and Gazdagrét. Others are Gellérthegy and Kelenföld.
Traffic from Western Hungary enters Budapest here. Budaörsi út is a main road. It is a direct continuation of motorways M1 and M7. Újbuda also boasts important bridges. Liberty Bridge Petőfi Bridge and Rákóczi Bridge connect it to Pest.
Kelenföld Railway Station is Újbuda’s transport hub. It is Budapest’s fourth-largest station. Trains to Western Hungary and Europe pass through. Metro Line M4 serves Újbuda. Opened in 2014 it links to Keleti Railway Station.
Buses and trams are also plentiful in Újbuda. There are 46 bus lines and 11 tram lines. Lines 4 and 6 are vital routes. Both have their terminus in Újbuda.
Let’s talk about Budaörs Airport’s history. Before 1950 it was Hungary’s main airport. It was Budapest’s second international airport. Today Budaörs Airport serves general aviation only.
Many people in Újbuda are religious. In 2001 47.1% were Roman Catholic. 12% were Calvinist and 2.8% Lutheran. Only 0.45% were Jewish. However a significant portion had no religious affiliation. Atheists accounted for 18%.
Újbuda has many international connections. It has twin town relationships with cities across Europe. These include Ruse in Bulgaria and Prague 5 in the Czech Republic. Trogir in Croatia and Vienna’s Döbling district in Austria are also twin towns. Ustroń in Poland and Stuttgart’s Bad Cannstatt in Germany share ties. Sânzieni in Romania and Trstice in Slovakia are also partners. Ada in Serbia Cortona in Italy and Berehove Raion in Ukraine complete the list.
Újbuda is a vibrant district. It blends history transport and culture. Its diverse neighborhoods and connections make it special. From fields to boulevards Újbuda continues to evolve. Its story is one of growth connectivity and community.