{"id":12988,"date":"2023-05-15T12:19:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T11:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10.81.104.155\/int\/?post_type=article&#038;p=12988"},"modified":"2023-05-17T10:42:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T09:42:43","slug":"the-world-heritage-sites-inspiring-athletic-glory-in-budapest","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/world-athletics-championships\/the-world-heritage-sites-inspiring-athletic-glory-in-budapest\/","title":{"rendered":"The World Heritage Sites inspiring athletic glory in Budapest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <style>\n    @media (min-width: 980px) {\n      .wp-block-hero__heading { font-size: 72px !important}\n      .wp-block-hero__sub-heading { font-size: 28px !important}\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-hero break-out\">\n\n      <div class=\"wp-block-hero__background is-style-parallax\">\n                        <img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0311-HDR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__background__image wp-block-hero__background__image--desktop lazy\">\n              \n          <\/div>\n  \n  <i class=\"wp-block-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\n  \n      <i\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    class=\"wp-block-hero__custom-overlay\"\n    style=\"background-color:#000000;opacity:0.14\"><\/i>\n  \n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-hero__intro-wrap container\">\n    <h1 class=\"wp-block-hero__heading\">The World Heritage Sites inspiring athletic glory in Budapest<\/h1>\n  \n      <\/div>\n\n\n  \n    <div class=\"wp-block-hero__content-by wp-block-hero__content-by--wrap container\">      \n      <ul class=\"wp-block-hero__logos\">\n                  <li class=\"wp-block-hero__item\">\n\n                          <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.wabudapest23.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">\n            \n                          <img data-src=https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/WAC_BP23_eventim_logo_50pxhight_white.png alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-hero__icon lazy\">\n            \n                          <\/a>\n            \n          <\/li>\n              <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/article>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">For the first time in sporting history, the World Athletics Championships will be held in Budapest, a city of contrasts. It\u2019s a place where medieval buildings neighbor contemporary art spaces and Michelin-starred restaurants share a culinary scene with world-famous ruin bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ff8a4c;color:#ff8a4c\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">A sporting legacy<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>Once divided into two cities by the Danube River, Budapest is now a single melting pot of European culture. From the neogothic castle in Buda to the iconic parliamentary house in Pest, the architecture along the UNESCO-listed riverbank has long provided the perfect backdrop for discovery\u2014and now, for sporting excellence.<\/p><p>The all-new National Athletics Center has been built on the eastern bank of the Danube, ahead of one of the world\u2019s most anticipated sporting events, the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023. Set to bring more than 2,000 global athletes and 35,000 spectators under one roof, it marks a monumental celebration of sport.<\/p><p>Following the event, the stadium will remain on the city map, adding another landmark to a transportation network that directly serves this southern corner of Budapest.<\/p><p>Easily accessible to global travelers\u2014via the Ferenc Liszt International Airport and three international railway stations\u2014Hungary\u2019s capital will continue to share the legacy of the World Championships with the world. 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Athletics Championships Budapest 2023, from 19-27 August, will showcase 43 track and field events and an additional six road races outside the stadium. From here, city-goers can cheer on competitors for free while taking in the beauty of the panorama that surrounds them\u2014and delighting in the wonder of a culture that offers great-value experiences.<\/p><p>The marathon will be the perfect opportunity for supporters to discover the authenticity of Budapest. With the start and finish line in Heroes\u2019 Square\u2014an ode to the seven founders of Hungary\u2014they can follow runners past the grand palaces, luxury boutiques, and chic restaurants of\u00a0Andr\u00e1ssy Avenue, before crossing the legendary Sz\u00e9chenyi Chain Bridge.<\/p><p>Athletes will also bypass the Buda Castle District, which is a recognized World Heritage Site and a must-see attraction,\u00a0even among the excitement of the championships.<\/p><p>Beyond the area\u2019s named castle, the Matthias Church promises an unforgettable visit, with its intricate interiorincluding wall paintings, adorned ceilings, and stained-glass windows. While the fa\u00e7ade of the Fisherman\u2019s Bastion is sure to bring visitors back into the thick of the competition, providing\u00a0unparalleled views of the race circuit.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image--full is-style-parallax\"><img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0016-HDR-100x56.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0016-HDR.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0016-HDR-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0016-HDR-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0016-HDR-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0016-HDR-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0016-HDR-1247x701.jpg 1247w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0016-HDR-826x465.jpg 826w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0016-HDR-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0016-HDR-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0016-HDR-520x293.jpg 520w, https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0016-HDR-260x146.jpg 260w\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-image__image lazy\"><figcaption class=\"wp-block-image__caption\">Marathoners will run through the cultural heart of Budapest on Andr\u00e1ssy Avenue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__heading\">Passing the baton<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-cnn-heading__content\"><p>Celebrating 40 years of the&nbsp;World Athletics Championships, Budapest will build on the event\u2019s success from the previous year, when the USA topped&nbsp;the medal table with a record-breaking total of 33 and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a world record for the 400-meter hurdles.<\/p><p>As it welcomes a new collective of aspiring medallists and enthusiastic spectators, the city will become the host of Hungary\u2019s largest-ever sporting event\u2014adding to a history that is already rich in cultural milestones.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"wp-block-cta break-out\">\n\n\n      <div class=\"wp-block-cta__background is-style-parallax\">\n                        <img data-src=\"https:\/\/sponsorcontent.cnn.com\/int\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0311-HDR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-cta__background__image wp-block-cta__background__image--desktop lazy\">\n                        <\/div>\n  \n      <i\n    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n    class=\"wp-block-cta__custom-overlay\"\n    style=\"background-color:#000000;opacity:0.4\"><\/i>\n  \n  <div class=\"container\">\n\n          <h3 class=\"wp-block-cta__heading\">Tickets to the World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023 are available at tickets.wabudapest23.com<\/h3>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-cta__buttons\">\n              <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/tickets.wabudapest23.com\/hu\/\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n        rel=\"sponsored noopener\"        class=\"button wp-block-cta__cta\">\n          Discover        <\/a>\n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"featured_media":12992,"template":"","class_list":["post-12988","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.2 - 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