Location Spotter: Romái Part (Roman Beach)
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photo via Christo / Wikipedia Commons
With spring hitting full bloom here in Budapest, after a rainy April, the city’s many spots of natural beauty are turning green, and filling with weekenders and day-trippers. Nowhere is this more true than at Romái Part, Budapest’s verdant riverside version of a boardwalk.
Once half-jokingly referred to as the Riviera of Budapest, this stretch of riverbank restaurants, cafes and beaches is a summer ritual for many locals; a place where it is claimed you get the best fried fish and lángos (fried dough) in the city. And, importantly, Romái Part is within city limits, making it part of Budapest. It’s also worth noting that you can legally swim in the Danube at one of the re-opened beaches, something that hasn’t been allowed since 1973.
photo via Globetrotter19 / wikipedia commons
Occupying five kilometers along the northwest side of Budapest’s Danube, there is a retro/nostalgic mood to the area. Many of the buildings along the coast were built during the Socialist era, and several have been abandoned, giving urban adventurers places to explore. Along the promenade, local street food is favored over increasingly impinging foreign culinary trends. You can probably find a craft beer, but the men with prize beer bellies favor the local brew, which is widely available.
Once considered recreation for Socialist laborers, it’s increasingly the domain of hipsters and backpackers. But that hasn’t killed the retro vibe at Romái Part, a scenic location and splash of history within the city boundaries.
photo via Fortepan / wikipedia commons
photo via Fortepan / wikipedia commons
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