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Margaret Island
Margaret Island is the most beautiful, protected park in Budapest, with wonderful flowers, extraordinary trees, and a small zoo; providing suitable environment for walking and many outdoor activities.  There are several national monuments, sport facilities and open swimming pools in the island, as well.


Margaret Island Open-air Stage
The Margaret Island Open-air Stage is the only permanent open-air stage in the country, situated next to the Water Tower monument; its auditorium is being capable of accommodating around 3000 guests.  From the beginnings of this unique stage, there have been grand operettas, operas, and classical ballets performed, while in recent decades rock operas and musicals have been added to its repertoire.  Beside valued national musicians and singers, every year several world famous artists perform here.


PROGRAMME SCHEDULING:
Throughout the entire summer, from June to August, there are performances on stage starting at 20:30.


How to find us?
WITH PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

NEW!
Come to the Island by ship!!! Look for the details! Soon!

From Margaret Bridge there is no public transportation temporarly.

From Árpád Bridge, coming from Pest, take bus Number 26 to the stage stop; while coming from Buda, take bus Number 106 to the island entrance stop, and then walk or take bus Number 26.
BY AUTOMOBILE:
Enter the island from Árpád Bridge and park at the pay-parking facility at that end of the island.

Water Tower
Among Margaret Island’s natural and built heritages, one of the most notables is the national monument Water Tower, built in 1991 from reinforced concrete, a pioneering technology of that time.  Its technical designer was Szilárd Zielenszky, while its artistic designer was Rezső Ray Jr.  This Secession style industrial heritage is unique in both its appearance and its fine details.  From its 53 metres high observation level there is a spectacular view of the city.
PROGRAMME:
There are exhibitions on the history of Margaret Island and of the 70-year-old Open-Air Stage inside the Water Tower, while around it various music and dance evening events are organised.

 

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