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Margaret Island (Hungarian: Margitsziget [ˈmɒrɡit.siɡɛt]; German: Margareteninsel; Turkish: Kızadası) is a 2.5 km (1.6 mi) long island, 500 m (550 yd) wide, (0.965 km 2 (238 acres) in area) in the middle of the Danube in central Budapest, Hungary. The island is mostly covered by landscape parks, and is a popular recreational area.
In the middle of the Danube, just above the Parliament, stands Margaret Island – Margit sziget in Hungarian, 2 ½ kilometres of land named after the daughter of King Bela IV who lived in the Dominican monastery whose ruins can still be seen today.
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Mar 6, 2024 · Margaret Island, nestled in the Danube within Budapest, spans 2.5 km and boasts verdant parks, historic ruins, and diverse recreational activities. Its medieval relics and lush landscapes offer a glimpse into its rich history and natural beauty.
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (Margaret Rose; 21 August 1930 – 9 February 2002) was the younger daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. She was the younger sister and only sibling of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Princess Margaret of York, 21 August 1930, Glamis Castle, Angus, Scotland
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- Ride in a funky vehicle. We already mentioned above that it takes about an hour to walk across Margaret Island. If you’re travelling with kids or elderly parents, touring it on foot is probably not an option.
- Climb Margaret Island’s water tower. Margaret Island’s beautiful water tower was built in Art Nouveau style in 1911. It provides water for Margaret Island’s bars, restaurants and hotels.
- Go squirrel spotting. My favourite activity around Margaret Island was walking around, enjoying the shade and tranquillity of a late summer afternoon.
- Go for a dip. If you have visited Budapest, you’ll know that the city is famous for its thermal baths. Margaret Island’s very own baths, Palatinus Strand, have a lot more to offer than your standard, stuffy thermal baths.
Jun 20, 2018 · Things to do. Margaret Island: 5 legendary sites and 5 fantastic experiences. 2018-06-20. Situated between Buda and Pest in the embrace of the blue Danube lies beautiful Margaret Island, a must-see destination for every visitor to Budapest.
Margaret Island is a member of the Queen Elizabeth Islands and the Arctic Archipelago in the territory of Nunavut. It is an irregularly shaped island located 36 km (22 mi) south of Stewart Point, Devon Island. Baillie-Hamilton Island is to the south, and Dundas Island is approximately 1 km (0.62 mi) to the west. References
