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Gellért Hill ( Hungarian: Gellért-hegy; German: Kelenberg, Osterberg or Blocksberg; Latin: Mons Sancti Gerhardi Turkish: Gürz İlyas Bayırı) is a 235 m (771 ft) high hill overlooking the Danube in Budapest, Hungary. It is located in the 1st and the 11th districts. The hill was named after Saint Gerard who was thrown to death from the hill.
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Gellert Hill. 7,790 reviews. #34 of 960 things to do in Budapest. Historic Sites. Write a review. About. The best views of Budapest and the Danube River are from this hill, which also features the imposing fortress, the Citadella, at its summit. Duration: 2-3 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences.
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Gellért Hill. LizzyBP. One of The Best Panoramic Views of Budapest. Gellért Hill is a 140-m high dolomite rock rising above the Danube in Buda. It is one of our favourite excursion spots besides Margaret Island, the Buda Hills, or the Kopaszi Dam.
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How to get to the Gellert Hill? As mentioned earlier in the text you can walk to the top of the hill from the Buda side of the Elisabeth Bridge (the white bridge). You can also join in on a private guided tour or a hop on-hop off bus tour, or grab a taxi from your hotel.
Oct 15, 2023 · Gellert hill is a 140-meter-high hill of Dolomite rock, located by the Danube on Buda side (the west side), in Budapest. Considering that Budapest is approximately 100 meters above sea level, the absolute height of Gellert Hill is 235 meters above sea level. In Hungarian, it’s called Gellérthegy ( map here ).
Jul 8, 2022 · Gellért Hill is one of Budapest’s most famous sites with lots to see, so be sure to check out these top 8 sights when you’re there. Did you know that you can go for a hike without leaving Budapest’s downtown area?
Feb 1, 2024 · Here are some key facts about Gellért Hill: Location and Geography: Gellért Hill is located on the Buda side of Budapest, offering stunning panoramic views of the city, including the Danube River, the Pest side, and the iconic Chain Bridge. The hill rises about 235 meters (771 feet) above sea level.