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Wine Regions in Hungary

Posted by: Roberta Gyori08/29/2010

What Hungary lacks in size, it makes up for in wine. The small country embraces 22 wine regions, which produce reds, whites, rosés and sparkling wines. Hungary's warm and sunny summers,...

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Hungarian Cinema

Posted by: Roberta Gyori08/15/2010

If you’re a fan of art movies, you will appreciate the Hungarian film scene While Hungarian films may have fallen short of impressing Western critics in past years, it’s safe to say...

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Hungarian Lecsó

Posted by: Roberta Gyori08/09/2010

In the summer when the gardens and markets are filled with ripe peppers and tomatoes, Hungarians like to make lecsó, a tasty and healthy green pepper and tomato stew that is easy to...

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Budapest Top 10

Budapest Top 10

Our Budapest Top 10 lists feature the most popular things to do and see in Budapest. If you only visit Budapest once in your life, we have a list of things that must be on your itinerary. If you're on a budget, we have a list of free things to do in Budapest. We also have top 10 lists for families with kids, wine enthusiasts, art lovers, history buffs and more.

Take a dip in one of the city's famous baths, savor the local cuisine, check out some of the cool, funky shops featuring homegrown designs, walk...

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Buda Castle Hill

Buda Castle Hill

This World Heritage Site is easily visible from everywhere in Budapest. Exploring Castle Hill's beautiful buildings and cobblestone streets can occupy an entire day. The central Trinity Square fills daily with tourists visiting the famous Matthias Church. The Fishermen's Bastion and the Royal Palace, together with the Hungarian National Gallery, are also popular sights.

The first inhabitants arrived to Castle Hill in the 13th century after the Mongolian invasion, seeking protection in the hills of Buda. The first...

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Budapest Hotel Offers, Deals & Promos

Budapest Hotel Offers, Deals & Promos

Free nights, free breakfasts, exclusive offers, flight plus hotel packages and more! Promotions, giveaways, discounts on restaurants, tours and activities.

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Cheap Flights to Budapest

Budapest Airport is an important hub in Central Europe. Find a list of the most popular airlines flying to Budapest along with useful information, airfares, travel tips and more.

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Budapest Events

Current events in Budapest:

  1. Jewish Summer Festival

    Aug 26, 2010 - Sep 6, 2010

    Venue: Great Synagogue

  2. Septemberfest

    Sep 3, 2010 - Sep 5, 2010

    Venue: Népliget

  3. Nike Budapest International Half Marathon

    Sep 5, 2010

    Venue: Multiple locations

  4. JazzForum Budapest

    Sep 8, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010

    Venue: Palace of Arts,...