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Budafok

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Budafok (Latin: Promontor; literally "Promontory near Buda, or Buda Point") is a neighbourhood in Budapest, Hungary. It is situated in the southwestern part of Buda, near the Danube, and belongs to District XXII. Budafok was an independent municipality before 1950. The village was known for wine and champagne making.

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Budafok
Promontor utca, Budapest Budafok (22nd district)

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Promontor utca 70-72
1222 Budapest, Budafok (22nd district)
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