UrbanSights

UrbanSights – Discover the hidden treasures of Budapest!

Discover the hidden treasures of Budapest through a city walk!
UrbanSights uniquely collects the memorial plaques of famous people of Budapest and helps you get to know the outstanding figures of the past up close.

The former homes, birthplaces or workplaces of doctors, teachers, actors, poets, composers, athletes and public figures come to life through pictures and descriptions.
On your way to work, while sightseeing or walking your favorite streets, you can discover where the greats of Hungarian history lived, worked and created.

What will you find in the application?

• 📍 GPS coordinates and exact addresses – you can easily find the memorial plaques on the map
• 🖼️ Photos of the memorial plaques – so you can immediately recognize them during your city walk
• 📚 Biographical information – click on the image to read the most important information
• 🗺️ Interactive city guide – discover hidden attractions that you might not have noticed before

Who is UrbanSights for?

• Tourists who want to discover the history and cultural heritage of Budapest
• Locals who like to go on city walks and look for new attractions
• History, literature, art and sports fans who would like to get closer to famous figures of the past

Every day we pass by houses, squares and streets where great figures of the past lived and created. UrbanSights helps us notice these places and reconnect with Budapest’s rich cultural heritage.

Set off on a journey, discover the stories of the city, and find out who we can remember on the walls of Budapest's streets!