Oktogon (intersection)

Oktogon is one of

Andrássy Avenue (Andrássy út) in Budapest, Hungary. This junction, one of the city's most important, is named for its octagonal shape.^[1]

Oktogon is also

Hősök tere).^[1]

History

Prior to the construction of

Andrássy Avenue in 1871, there was a large hole at the site, which was then filled in. The next two years saw the construction of the four large eclectic buildings surrounding the intersection, built according to plans of architect Antal Szkalnitzky.^[1]

The intersection was again under significant construction in 1894–1896 as part of the

cut-and-cover method.^[2]

Oktogon has had numerous names: from 1936 to 1945, it was renamed Mussolini Square, then between 1945 and 1990 it was known as November 7 Square.^[1] Since then it has regained its original name. Oktogon and its famous cafés play a central role in Vilmos Kondor's 2012 novel Budapest Noir.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Oktogon". WeLoveBudapest. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
^ Lajtai-Szabó, Gergely (July 29, 2017). "The secrets of Budapest Metro Line 1". Daily News Hungary. Retrieved January 2, 2020.

External links

Map and Satellite images of the Oktogon Junction

47°30′18.98″N 19°3′48.23″E / 47.5052722°N 19.0633972°E / 47.5052722; 19.0633972

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[WLB-1] "Oktogon". WeLoveBudapest. Retrieved January 2, 2020.

[2] Lajtai-Szabó, Gergely (July 29, 2017). "The secrets of Budapest Metro Line 1". Daily News Hungary. Retrieved January 2, 2020.

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