Buda

/ˈbuːdə/ noun

Definition

The Buda side of Budapest, Hungary, located on the right bank of the Danube River, known for its hills, castle, and historic neighborhoods.

Etymology

Named after Buda, a medieval kingdom in Hungary. The name may derive from Attila's brother Bleda, though this etymology is disputed; Buda merged with Pest in 1873 to form Budapest.

Kelly Says

Budapest is actually two cities that were separate until 1873—Buda on the hills and Pest on the flat side. They were rival cities that finally united, like a arranged marriage that actually worked out!

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