If you want to experience what life was like in the Hungarian countryside centuries ago, there is no better place than the Skanzen in Szentendre….
The story of the Holy Right Hand
The Holy Right Hand (Szent Jobb) is one of Hungary’s most treasured and mysterious relics – the naturally mummified right hand of King St….
Inside St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest’s largest church
If you’ve ever wandered through central Budapest, you’ve probably seen it: tourists lounging on the steps, cameras tilted upward and a constant hum…
The Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest’s most beautiful time machine
If you’re wandering through Budapest and want to soak up some culture, look no further than the Museum of Fine Arts (Szépművészeti Múzeum) on…
Vajdahunyad Castle, a fairytale in the City Park
If you’ve ever strolled through the City Park (Városliget) in Budapest and spotted a castle rising mysteriously behind tall trees, chances are…
City Park – The beating heart of Budapest
Right behind the iconic Heroes’ Square, just a short walk from the buzz of downtown Budapest, stretches a place that feels like a deep breath in the…
The Basilica of Esztergom – Hungary’s spiritual giant
Standing tall on the hilltop of Esztergom, the Basilica is hard to miss – and once you see it, you won’t forget it. Known officially as the…
The Solomon Tower: Visegrád’s historic watchtower
High above the banks of the Danube, in the small town of Visegrád, stands a powerful stone tower that looks like it came straight out of a medieval…
The Cloud Castle of Visegrád – Why you should hike up to the epic fortress
If you’ve ever stood on a hilltop and felt the wind tell old stories, then Visegrád’s Fellegvár – also known as the Cloud Castle (or Citadel)…
Steam, soak and chess: inside Budapest’s famous Széchenyi Bath
When you think of Budapest, a few things probably come to mind: the Danube, the Parliament building, and maybe – just maybe – old men…
Aquincum – Where Ancient Rome lives on
When you think of Ancient Rome, you probably picture the Colosseum, togas and chariots racing through dusty streets. But did you know that a piece…
Rumbach Street Synagogue: a survivor’s return
In Budapest’s old Jewish Quarter sits a building that almost disappeared from memory – the Rumbach Street Synagogue. Once neglected and…
Heroes’ Square – A nation’s history on display
If you want to feel the weight of a thousand years in one place, go to Hősök tere, or Heroes’ Square, in Budapest. It’s more than just a tourist…
Zsolnay rooftops in Budapest – a splash of color above the streets
When walking through Budapest, most people look around – but not up. But if you only look at street level, you’re missing half the story,…
The magic of Zsolnay: a family, a factory and a cultural treasure in Pécs
In the southern Hungarian city of Pécs, nestled among rolling hills and cobbled streets, there’s a place where art, history, and innovation…
When wine meets soda water: a love story called fröccs
You know how some countries have national dishes, national animals, even national flowers? Hungary has all those too – but it also has…
Soda water – How Hungary fell in love with bubbles
You might not think much about soda water when you see it on a restaurant table or fizzing up in a glass of wine. But behind those bubbles lies a…
Budapest’s Central Market Hall – a place full of flavor
In Budapest’s busy 9th district, near the Danube River and at the end of the famous shopping street Váci utca, stands a building that has seen the…
Explore Füvészkert, Budapest’s hidden green oasis
In the heart of Budapest’s 8th district, where concrete and traffic usually dominate the scene, there’s a surprising pocket of peace and green. Just…
Gellért Bath – Budapest’s healing treasure through time
When people think of Budapest, many think of its famous baths. The Gellért Bath is one of the city’s crown jewels, attracting visitors from…
A church carved in stone – the Rock Church of Budapest
Hidden in the side of Gellért Hill, just across from the famous Gellért Baths, you’ll find one of Budapest’s more unusual churches – the Rock…
The story of Gellért Hill and the Citadel
If you had to show someone Budapest in a single image, chances are that after the famous Parliament building, the Citadel and the iconic Liberty…
The National Botanical Garden of Vácrátót
Hungary is home to many beautiful gardens, but few compare to the National Botanical Garden of Vácrátót. With its stunning landscapes, diverse plant…
Introducing the wirehaired Hungarian vizsla: the goofy athlete with a golden heart
If you’ve ever wanted a dog that looks like a scruffy detective, acts like a professional athlete and loves you like you’re the best thing since…
























