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Former Casino

Kaszinó, Margitszigeti Nagyvendéglő)

Palatine Joseph ordered the construction of a grange in this place at the beginning of the 19th century. This complex include four buildings. In 1867 Miklos Ybl rebuilt these buildings for the Lower Island's big tavern (Alsószigeti Nagyvendéglő). In 1937 it became a casino. In World War II, it was heavily demaged, and renovated in 1947-48. Reopened in 1949. The last couple years ago it was abandoned. Planned to reopen after restored to its original form.

Address: Margaret Island
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