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The Bridge Master of Budapest

The Bridge Master of Budapest

Posted by: Phillip Done05/12/2013

Beloved by Hungarians, the Chain Bridge (Lánchid) is the pride of the city. What many don’t realize – even some Hungarians – is that steps from this national treasure works a man who...

 

Ice Cream Shops in Budapest

Posted by: Roberta Gyori04/20/2013

The scoop on the best places for ice cream and gelato in Budapest. There’s nothing like a creamy, refreshing ice cream on a hot day - or pretty much any day. Here are some of the best ice...

 

Matthias, the Just

Posted by: Miklós M. Molnár04/10/2013

Born 570 years ago, King Matthias' (Mátyás in Hungarian) thirty-two-year long reign (1458-1490) is considered by Hungarians to be the country’s golden age, and Mátyás himself is the...

 

Budapest in Black and White

Posted by: Márk Mervai04/02/2013

A collection of beautiful and inspiring black and white photos of Budapest. Black and white photography is timeless. In a world of digital cameras and photoshop it's still popular and it...

 

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Budapest Palace Quarter Tour

Budapest Palace Quarter Tour

Experience the real Budapest and get to know the true culture of the city by taking a guided tour with a unique perspective. Explore the Palace Quarter, the former aristocratic neighborhood of the city.

This tour, filled with history, art and architecture, will guide you through beautiful 19th century palaces, former noble residences and inner...

 
Széchenyi Baths

Széchenyi Baths

Aching for a game of water chess? Challenge your travel buddies or some locals to a round in Budapest's largest medicinal bath, also one of Europe's largest public baths. Located in City Park, the Széchenyi Baths boasts 18 pools, 15 of which are spring-fed thermal pools.

Although it may look like a Baroque palace, Széchenyi Baths (Széchenyi fürdő) is a great place to relax and enjoy the healing waters, or to take...

 
Retro Budapest

Retro Budapest

Budapest is a trendy city that shares the world's nostalgia for the 'good old days' and embraces a hip, retro feel. Twenty years after the fall of Communism, and some of its 'achievements' have found their way back in vogue. Shops, restaurants and courtyard cafés throughout the city work to recreate the design and atmosphere of the '70s and '80s.

Retro-hip has never been cooler in Budapest, especially to a younger generation that didn't have to endure the repression of the socialist regime....

 

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  1. WAMP, the Design Fair

    May 26, 2013

    Venue: Erzsébet tér

  2. Budai Gourmet

    May 31, 2013 - Jun 2, 2013

    Venue: Millenáris

  3. Belgian Beer Festival

    May 31, 2013 - Jun 2, 2013

    Venue: Museum of Hungarian Agriculture

  4. Foie Gras Festival - A Royal Feast in Buda Castle

    Jun 7, 2013 - Jun 9, 2013

    Venue: Savoy terrace, Buda Castle

  5. Belvárosi Fesztivál

    Jun 7, 2013 - Jun 9, 2013

    Venue: Erzsébet tér, Szabadság tér and Zrínyi utca

  6. Wagner in Budapest Opera Festival

    Jun 8, 2013 - Jun 23, 2013

    Venue: Palace of Arts

  7. Buda Castle Beer Festival

    Jun 13, 2013 - Jun 16, 2013

    Venue: The Royal Palace's Oroszlános and Hunyadi courtyards, and the Savoyai terrace