Budapest
llama3.2Timeline
First settlement established
The area that is now Budapest was first settled by the Hungarians.
Buda Castle built
Buda Castle was built by King Béla IV.
Siege of Buda
The city was besieged by the Ottoman Empire.
St. Stephen's Basilica built
The church was built on the site of a previous basilica.
Budapest becomes the capital of Hungary
The city replaced Pest as the capital of Hungary.
Golden Jubilee Exhibition
A world's fair held in Budapest to celebrate the city's 50th anniversary of independence.
Budapest becomes a major center for the Austro-Hungarian Army
The city played an important role in World War I.
Surrender of Budapest to Romania
Romania occupied the city after the end of World War I.
Budapest becomes part of the Protectorate of Hungary
The city was annexed by Nazi Germany.
Battle of Budapest
The Soviet Red Army liberated the city from German occupation.
Hungarian Revolution
A popular uprising against the communist government.
End of communism in Hungary
The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of communism in Hungary.
Budapest hosts the European Capital of Culture title
The city was chosen as one of the top European cultural destinations.
Opening of the Hungarian Parliament Building metro station
The underground railway system opened to the public.
World Heritage status granted to Budapest's historic center
UNESCO designated the city's historic center as a World Heritage Site.
Budapest hosts the European Football Championship
The city co-hosted the UEFA European Football Championship.
Opening of the M4 motorway tunnel under the Danube River
A major transportation infrastructure project completed.
Budapest's population reaches 1.75 million
The city's metropolitan area has a larger population.