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Széll Kálmán tér
Square

Széll Kálmán tér

📍 XII. kerület, Budapest🏗 1972-12-22

Széll Kálmán tér isn’t just a square—it’s the vibrant pulse of a busy transport hub in Budapest. You’re standing at a place that’s served as a central meeting point since the area was named Széll Kálmán tér in 1929, after the Hungarian prime minister Kálmán Széll. Between 1951 and 2011, it carried the name Moszkva tér, a reflection of its era, before returning to its original title as part of a city-wide refresh. This square is a locomotive of daily life: it’s a major interchange for Metro line 2, tram lines 4, 6, 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61, and an extensive network of bus routes that weave toward the hills and beyond. The redevelopment around 2015–2016 brought a modern design and improved services, aligning with the square’s role as the centre of Buda’s activity. The area is also a gateway to the nearby Buda Castle and the Mammut shopping complex, making it a natural meeting point for excursions. …

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