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The highest point of the city

The highest point in the city is János Hill with 529 meters. There is a beautiful lookout tower on the top, it is called Elisabeth Lookout Tower, named after the Habsburg Empress and Queen of Hungary, Elisabeth (1837-1898).

For more interesting facts, historic details, urban legends and beautifully illustrated maps, Kinga Tittel’s handy Budapest guide book, Fabulous Budapest is available online HERE.

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