East Pest

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East Pest



East Pest is in Budapest. This article describes Districts XVI and XVII (Rákosmente).

Understand

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Map of Budapest/East Pest

District XVI

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The district was created by uniting five villages in 1950, and annexing them to Budapest. These villages were: Árpádföld, Cinkota, Mátyásföld, Sashalom, Rákosszentmihály. It is located on both banks of the Szilas Creek, where meeting the plain of Pest and the Gödöllő Hills.

The northern part of its is Árpádföld, former separate Árpád and Anna settlements, which belonged to Cinkota village before was created Great Budapest (1950). Mátyásföld also began as an independent settlement, which is located on a plateau which is on same level as the Gellért Hill. Rákosszentmihály was named (earlier) Pusztaszentmihály, owned by the nuns community of Nyulak Island (now Margaret Island). Sashalom belonged for a long time to Cinkota and it was known as Postás (Postman) and later Cinkota-Ehmann Colony.

District XVII

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Rákosmente was created by uniting four villages in 1950, and annexing them to Budapest. These villages were: Rákoskeresztúr, Rákoscsaba, Rákosliget, Rákoshegy. All these villages included the name of the little stream Rákos. Rákoskeresztúr was first mentioned in 1265 as name Pousaracusa. Under Turkish rule, the area was depopulated.

Get in

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To Sashalom, Mátyásföld, Cinkota from the center:

  • From Örs vezér tere  M2  by  H8  or  H9  to 1 Nagyicce, 2 Sashalom, 3 Mátyásföld, repülőtér, 4 Mátyásföld, Imre utca or 5 Cinkota.

To Rákosszentmihály from the center:

  • From Örs vezér tere  M2  by  31 ,  131 ,  231  to 6 Pálya utca, or by  144 ,  174 ,  244  to 7 József utca
  • From Puskás Ferenc Stadion  M2  by  130  to Pálya utca

To Rákoskeresztúr from the center:

  • From Keleti pályaudvar  M2  M4  by  S80  to 8 Rákosliget Train Station.
  • From Örs vezér tere  M2  by  97E ,  161 ,  169E  or  261E  to 9 Rákoskeresztúr, városközpont.
  • From Kőbánya–Kispest  M3  by  201E  or  202E  to Rákoskeresztúr, városközpont.

Public transport map: District XVI, Rákosmente

By bike

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  • From Örs vezér tere by Kerepesi út–Veres Péter út along bikeway to Sashalom, Mátyásföld and Cinkota.
  • Between Rákosszentmihály and Cinkota by Szilas Stream along bikeway.

See

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District XVI

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Rákosszentmihály, Sashalom

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Saint Michael Parish Church
  • 1 Kertváros Observation Tower (Kertvárosi kilátó), XVI, Reformátorok tere (József utca  144 ), ☏ +36 1 401 1400, . M–Th 07:30–19:30, F–Su 07:30–21:30. 22 m (72 ft) high tower. Free entrance. (updated May 2020)
  • 2 Reformation Monument (Reformáció-emlékmű), XVI, Reformátorok tere (József utca  144 ). Memorial place for the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. The work of sculptor Mária R. Törley depicts János Kálvin, Márton Luther and István Bocskai, and in the middle there is a 3 m (9.8 ft) high well, which symbolizes respect for Hungarian cultural and historical roots and the need for constant renewal. Reformers Square (Budapest) (Q42868364) on Wikidata (updated May 2020)
  • 3 Gizella Mansion (Gizella-kastély), XVI, Egyenes utca 21-23 (Egyenes utcai lakótelep  276E ). Only from outside. This is a hillside mansion with outbuildings. Built circa 1790. The main facade of gardenside (to West) is a storey. The facade facing to yard (to East) has only ground floor. The building has covered with gable roof, the shell of its is plain tile. The Eastern side portico supported by four Tuscan columns. The facade of east is decorated with triangular tympanum which include a coat of arms with G.Z. initials. The builder was Earl János Festetich. There is a farm building with wooden porch and two wings, located on the northern part of the yard. The building had been in ruins for decades. Now inhabited again, is privately owned. (updated May 2020)
  • 4 Saint Michael Parish Church (Szent Mihály plébániatemplom), XVI, Templom tér 3 (Szent Korona utca  277 ), ☏ +36 1 405-5869, . Built in 1902. Saint Michael church in Budapest, Rákosszentmihály (Q25478378) on Wikidata (updated May 2020)

Mátyásföld

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Villa in Old Mátyásföld
  • 5 Local History Collection (Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény), XVI, Veres Péter út 157 (Mátyásföld, Imre utca  H8  H9 ), ☏ +36 1 604-8342, . M–Th 09:00–16:00, F 09:00–14:00. Free entrance. (updated May 2020)
  • Villa Quarter in Old Mátyásföld (Ó-Mátyásföld villanegyede). Many of the renovated building can be found here. Some of its is local protected building. (updated May 2020)
    • 6 Antoniette Holyday House (Antoinette-nyaraló), XVI, Mészáros József utca 15 (Mátyásföld, repülőtér  H8  H9 ). Built in 1898. It was owned by architect Ferenc Paulheim, who was one of the founder of this quarter. (updated May 2020)
    • 7 Dozzi Villa (Dozzi-villa), XVI, Májusfa utca 5 (Mátyásföld, repülőtér  H8  H9 ). Built in 1905 in Art-Nouveau style. (updated May 2020)
    • 8 József Paulheim's Villa (Paulheim József villája), XVI, Diósy Lajos utca 21 (Mátyásföld, repülőtér  H8  H9 ). (updated May 2020)
    • 9 Villa, XVI, Diósy Lajos utca 23 (Mátyásföld, repülőtér  H8  H9 ). Built in 1898. (updated May 2020)
    • 10 Villa, XVI, Pilóta utca 17 (Mátyásföld, repülőtér  H8  H9 ). (updated May 2020)
    • 11 Villa, XVI, Szilágyi Mihály utca 16 (Mátyásföld, repülőtér  H8  H9 ). (updated May 2020)
  • 12 Saint Joseph Parish Church (Szent József plébániatemplom), XVI, Paulheim József tér 1 (Mátyásföld, repülőtér  H8  H9 ), ☏ +36 1 407-2855, . Built in 1905. (updated May 2020)

Cinkota, Árpádföld

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Ilonka Tóth Memorial House
  • 13 Cinkota Heritage House (Cinkotai Tájház), XVI, Batthyány Ilona utca 16 (Batthyány Ilona utca  45 ), ☏ +36 1 604-8342, . Only by appointment. One storey house. This was typical a hundred ago in the neighborhood. Small exhibition. Free entrance. (updated May 2020)
  • 14 Ilonka Tóth Memorial House (Tóth Ilonka Emlékház), XVI, Állás utca 57 (Menyhért utca  31 ), ☏ +36 1 604-8342, . Only by appointment. It was the home of the medical student Ilonka Tóth, who was a martyr of the 1956 revolution. The exhibition shows the life of her family in the 1950s. Free entrance. (updated May 2020)
  • 15 Kertváros Farmyard (Kertvárosi Tanyaudvar), XVI, Sarjú út 5 (Mátyásföld alsó  H8  H9 ), ☏ +36 20 593-5266, . Sa Su 10:00–16:00. An exhibition shows the native farm animals of Hungarian homesteads. Adult: 500 Ft; senior, student: 300 Ft; children: 200 Ft. (updated May 2020)
  • 16 Lutheran Church in Cinkota (Cinkotai evangélikus templom), XVI, Rózsalevél utca 46 (Rózsalevél utca  45  / Ilonatelep  H8 ). Built in 1705 in Baroque style, based on 12th century foundations. (updated May 2020)
  • 17 Mary Magdalene Parish Church (Mária Magdolna plébániatemplom), Batthyány Ilona utca 23 (Batthyány Ilona utca  45 ), ☏ +36 30 263-8524, . Built in 1757 in Baroque style. (updated May 2020)
  • 18 Lake Naplás (Naplás-tó), XVI (1 km (0.62 mi) walk from Erdei bekötőút  46 ). It is an artificial lake, it has also stream and forest. Rare flora and fauna. Boating and fishing, walking and cycling activities can be done in this place. The protected natural area since 1997. The official name "flood control reservoir of Szilas creek" (Szilas-pataki árvízvédelmi tározó). The lake formed in 1978 through the backwater of Szilas creek. The area was declared as protected land because there, around the lake, the surrounding reeds and lower and upper meadow of the 'valley' of the Silas creek, evolved a rich flora and fauna. A protected plant species are found here, such as ostrich fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris), different Orchids, Siberian Iris, cottongrass. Among the protected species here are praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) and European Peacock (Inachis io). The lake and the surrounding reeds provides nesting and resting place to one of the richest bird population in Budapest. Also in the 150 hectares (370 acres) area includes the neighboring forest of Cinkota with its sandy grassland remnants. Free to visit. Lake Naplás (Q1215492) on Wikidata Lake Naplás on Wikipedia (updated May 2020)
    • 19 Lake Naplás Observation Tower (Naplás-tavi kilátó), XVI (1 km (0.62 mi) walk from Erdei bekötőút  46 ). 22 m (72 ft) height tower near to Lake Naplás. Free to visit. (updated Jun 2021)

District XVII

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Renée Erdős House
  • 20 Renée Erdős House (Erdős Renée Ház), XVII, Báthori utca 31 (Rákoshegy vasútállomás  98 ), ☏ +36 1 258-4693, . Tu–Su 14:00–18:00. Local history museum. The building was built in 1895. It was the home of the famous authoress Renée Erdős. Adult: 400 Ft; senior, student: 200 Ft. (Q990493) on Wikidata (updated May 2020)
  • 21 Exhibition House of the Csekovszky Collection (Csekovszky Gyűjtemény Kiállítóháza), XVII, XVI. utca 1 (Hősök tere  276E ), ☏ +36 1 257-9482, . Only by appointment. Art museum. Exhibition of ceramic works by Árpád Csekovszky. (updated May 2020)
  • 22 Podmaniczky–Vigyázó Mansion (Podmaniczky–Vigyázó-kastély), XVII, Pesti út 115 (Bakancsos utca  97E ), ☏ +36 20 334-5027, . Baroque mansion built in 1760. Used as event house. Podmaniczky–Vigyázó mansion, Budapest (Q1237834) on Wikidata (updated May 2020)
  • 23 Saint John of Nepomuk Parish Church Rákoscsaba (Rákoscsabai Nepomuki Szent János Főplébániatemplom), XVII, Péceli út 229 (Czeglédi Mihály utca  169E ), ☏ +36 1 256-8532, . Built in 1740 in Baroque style, extended between 1772–1780. Saint John of Nepomuk church in Rákoscsaba (Q1252431) on Wikidata (updated May 2020)
  • 24 Exaltation of the Cross Parish Church (Szent Kereszt Felmagasztalása Plébániatemplom), XVII, Pesti út 136 (Szent kereszt tér  97E ), ☏ +36 30 755-3815, . Built in 1894 in Classicist style. (updated May 2020)
  • 25 Our Lady of Hungary Church (Magyarok Nagyasszonya-templom), XVII, Hősök tere 1 (Hősök tere  276E ), ☏ +36 1 257-9427, . Built in 1915. Our Lady of Hungary Church, Rákosliget (Q12354004) on Wikidata (updated May 2020)
  • 26 Thérèse of Lisieux Church (Lisieux-i Szent Teréz templom), XVII, Szent István tér (Ady Endre utca  98 ). Built in 1937. (updated May 2020)
  • 27 Reformed Church in Rákoscsaba (Rákoscsabai református templom), XVII, Rákoscsaba utca 2 (Csaba vezér tér  169E ), ☏ +36 1 257-7356, . Built in 1905 in Classicist style. (updated May 2020)
  • 28 Merzse Marsh (Merzse-mocsár), XVII (2 km (1.2 mi) walk from Zrínyi utca  97E ). Nature reserve with full of plant rarities, rich birdlife and one of the most undisturbed wetlands in Budapest. Free to visit. Merzse-mocsár (Q1176092) on Wikidata Merzse-marsh on Wikipedia (updated May 2020)
    • 29 Bird-watching Tower, XVII (2.5 km (1.6 mi) walk from Zrínyi utca  97E ). (updated May 2020)
  • 30 Vida Hill (Vida-domb), XVII (Erzsébet körút  97E ). Small park, nice view to the surrounding area. Free to visit. Vidadomb (Q1426077) on Wikidata (updated May 2020)

Do

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Culture

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Corvin Community House – Erzsébetliget Theatre

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Leisure

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Kertváros Observation Tower

In District XVI:

  • 12 Chocolate Exhibition (Csokoládékiállítás), XVI, Bekecs utca 22 (Árpádföld, Bekecs utca  31 ), ☏ +36 30 822-1881, . Chocolate tasting and making. The building was built in 1902. 6990 Ft. (updated May 2020)
  • 13 Havashalom Park, XVI (Budapesti út  277 ). (updated May 2020)
  • 14 Hermina Sport Park, XVI (Állás utca  31 ). (updated May 2020)
  • 15 Sashalmi Forest (Sashalmi-erdő), XVI (Rákosi út  144 ). The 8.3 hectares (21 acres) forest area behind the RAFC sports field includes a playground, a football field and a forest training ground. It is the boundary XIV and XVI. districts in the part surrounded by Szolnoki út, Budapesti út and Pirosrózsa utca. It is maintained by the Budapest Forestry of Pilisi Parkerdő Zrt. A Sashalmi forest educational trail (entrance at the corner of Szolnoki út and Remény utca) was established in 2015 (non-protected area, at 7 stations on a 350 m (1,150 ft) long route) by the students and teachers of the Neumann János Secondary School of Computer Technology. Free to visit. (updated May 2020)

In District XVII:

  • 16 Promenade along Rákos Creek (Rákos-patak menti sétány), XVII (Rákosliget vasútállomás  98 ). 4 km (2.5 mi) long walkway along the Rákos creek. (updated May 2020)
  • 17 Népkert Park, XVII (Bakancsos utca  97E ). Free to visit. (updated May 2020)
  • 18 Keresztúri Forest (Keresztúri-erdő), XVII (Újmajori utca  168E ). There is an educational trail, a running trail and an orienteering trail. Free to visit. (updated May 2020)

Sport

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Erzsébetliget Swimming Pool

In District XVI:

  • 19 Árpádföld Tennis Club, XVI, Állás utca 33 (Menyhért utca  31 ), ☏ +36 30 871-6191, . 06:00–20:00. 1200 Ft–1900 Ft per hour. (updated May 2020)
  • 20 Cinkota Horse Yard, XVI, Vidámvásár utca 143 (Nagytarcsai út / Simongát utca  46 ), ☏ +36 70 361-9800. Riding training. (updated May 2020)
  • 21 Erzsébetliget Swimming Pool (Erzsébetligeti uszoda), XVI, Újszász utca 106-108 (Újszász utca  276E ), ☏ +36 1 402-2148, . M–F 06:00–22:00, Sa Su 08:00–20:00. Services: two swimming pools (a 25 m, 27℃ six-lane swimming pool and a 13 m, 32℃ training pool; jacuzzi for 16-person); Finnish and infrared saunas; solarium; massage; grassy sunbathing area (sun loungers, outdoor showers, playground), other sports (table tennis, badminton, volleyball); free cloakroom and safe; swimming school (child, adult education); hairdressing, cosmetics, manicure; snack bar, eco store; fitness. Adult: 1800 Ft; senior, student: 990 Ft for 3 hours. (updated May 2020)
  • 22 Favorit Riding Hall, XVI, Mókus utca 23 (1 km (0.62 mi) walk from Kisszentmihály, Baross utca  131 ), ☏ +36 30 966-9992, . (updated May 2020)
  • 23 Gi Boulder Club, XVI, Pesti határút 1 (Galgahévíz utca  45 ), ☏ +36 30 486-0172, . M–F 15:00–22:00, Sa Su 13:00–22:00. Wall climbing. Adult: 2000 Ft, student: 1500 Ft. (updated May 2020)
  • 24 Metro RSC, XVI, Csömöri út 158 (János utca  130 ), ☏ +36 70 679-3600, . 06:00–22:00. Tennis courts. 3000 Ft–4900 Ft per hour. (updated Dec 2020)
  • 25 Szentmihály Swimming Pool (Szentmihályi uszoda), XVI, Segesvár utca 16 (Baross utca  130 ), ☏ +36 1 402-2175, . M–F 06:00–22:00, Sa Su 08:00–20:00. Snack bar; female fitness studio; swimming lessons. Adult: 1800 Ft; senior, student: 990 Ft for 3 hours. (updated May 2020)
Maros Mozi

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Buy

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Podmaniczky–Vigyázó Mansion

In District XVI:

  • 1 Market of Sashalom, XVI, Sashalmi tér 1 (Sashalmi tér  277 ), ☏ +36 1 950-1785, . M Tu 06:00–16:00, W–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–14:00, Su 06:00–12:00; Melan'Goo Food Bar: M–W 08:00–16:00, Th F 08:00–19:00, Sa 08:00–15:00. Services: grocery store, butcher, bakery, flowers, confectionery. Hamburger in the food bar: 1490 Ft. (updated May 2019)
  • 2 Príma, XVI, Jókai Mór utca 2. (Mátyásföld, repülőtér  H8  H9 ), ☏ +36 1 401-0593, . M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:30–18:00. Supermarket. (updated May 2019)
  • 3 Spar, XVI, Veres Péter utca 47 (Sashalom  H8  H9 ), ☏ +36 20 823-7789, . M–F 07:00–20:00, Sa 07:00–17:00, Su 08:00–16:00. Supermarket. (updated May 2019)
  • 4 Fuudi Deli and Cafe, XVI, György utca 1 (Csömöri út / György utca  130 ), . M–F 11:00–19:00, Sa 08:00–16:00. Delicatessen, cafe and breakfast. (updated May 2020)
  • 5 HáziCo., XVI, Veres Péter út 123 (Mátyásföld, repülőtér  H8  H9 ), ☏ +36 50 106-9263, . Tu W 13:00–18:30, Th F 10:00–18:30, Sa 09:30–12:00. Small farmer's delicatessen. (updated Feb 2021)
  • 6 Veranda Delikát, XVI, Újszász utca 43 (Jókai Mór utca (Újszász utca)  45 ), ☏ +36 1 361-8499, . M–F 06:30–18:00, Sa 07:00–13:00. Delicatessen, cafe and breakfast. (updated May 2020)

In District XVII:

  • 7 Bakancsos Street Flea Market, XVII, Madárka utca (Szürkebegy utca  67 ), ☏ +36 20 988-9133. Sa Su 06:00–13:00. (updated May 2019)
  • 8 HomeCenter, XVII, Pesti út 237 (Oroszvár utca  97E ), ☏ +36 1 253-8383, . M–Sa 10:00–18:00. Shopping center. (updated May 2019)
  • 9 Keresztúr Market (Keresztúr Piac), XVII, Kaszáló utca 47 (Rákoskeresztúr, városközpont  97E ). M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–14:00. Services: grocery store, butcher, bakery. (updated May 2019)
  • 10 Spar, XVII, Pesti út 169 (Rákoskeresztúr, városközpont  97E ), ☏ +36 20 823-7772, . M–F 06:30–21:00, Sa 06:30–16:00, Su 07:00–15:00. Supermarket. (updated May 2019)
  • 11 Tesco, XVII, Pesti út 5-7 (513. utca  97E ), toll-free: +36 80 222-333, . M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 07:00–20:00. Hypermarket. (updated May 2019)
  • 12 Black Szuppé, XVII, Pesti út 2 (509. utca  161 ), ☏ +36 70 417-6632, . M–Sa 06:30–19:00, Su 08:00–18:00. Delicatessen, cafe, lunch and breakfast. Lunch menu: 1390 Ft. (updated Feb 2021)

Eat

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This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
BudgetUnder 1900 Ft
Mid-range1900 Ft–2600 Ft
SplurgeOver 2600 Ft

Budget

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Reformation Monument

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Mid-range

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Lutheran Church in Cinkota

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