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Budapest offers year-round entertainment in the form of different festivals, cultural events, concerts and fairs. Here we would like to provide you with an overview of the best Budapest festivals, which are art and...
Have you ever wondered why there are so many statues in the Hungarian capital? You just simply cannot walk around the city for 5 minutes without bumping into at least one carved or bronze...
The name Budapest is a combination of two city names, Buda and Pest. It became a single city with the unification of Buda and Óbuda on the west bank of the river, and Pest...
Those who are familiar with the concept of escape rooms but have never tried one will find it hard to believe that some people enjoy getting locked up in a room. And yes, some...
Spring at last! And with the good weather comes the urge to enjoy the fresh air. To feel the sunshine on your skin, take a walk. Anything to somehow make the best of the outdoors,...
This excellent walking tour gives you the full introduction to the sights and culture of Hungary. Over three and a half hours, we slowly make our way from Pest to Buda, with entertaining anecdotes...
Let’s see…things you see on and around Liberty Square (Szabadság tér). These include the huge red star monument to the soviet soldiers that fell while liberating Hungary. The American Embassy and a huge and...
The building of the Hungarian Parliament building took place in the late 19th century. To create a truly impressive edifice, the city set about organizing a professional tender, with the submission of numerous great designs....
Vajdahunyad Castle is the Dracula-type castle can see behind the Heroes’ Square Monument. It’s on the far side of the ice rink/boating lake. In fact, Gothic elements are one of three styles you can...
Introduction Elizabeth bridge (or Elisabeth Bridge) was originally built in 1897-1903, so after the Chain Bridge, Margaret Bridge and Liberty bridges. The name was in honor of Empress Elizabeth of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the...
