You’ll only find Gül Baba Street, a steep cobblestone road near Margaret Bridge, if you’re looking for it. Though this street is located far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it is one of the most historically significant streets in the entire capital.
From 1541 to 1686, the majority of Hungary, Budapest included, was occupied by the Turks. Gül Baba, the Turkish holy man and Ottoman Bektashi dervish poet who, according to legend, introduced Hungary to roses, died in Budapest in 1541. The street named for Baba ends at his tomb, which is now located in a museum and is a popular Muslim pilgrimage site.
Gül Baba is known for being one of the steepest streets in all of Budapest, so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes!
