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Skanzen in Szentendre

The Skanzen in Szentendre: a journey into Hungary’s past

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….

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The story of the Holy Right Hand

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….

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St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest

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…

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Museum of Fine Arts (Szépművészeti Múzeum), Budapest

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…

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Vajdahunyad Castle, City Park, Budapest

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…

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Vajdahunyad Castle, City Park, Budapest

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…

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Esztergom Basilica

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…

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Solomon Tower, Visegrád

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…

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The Cloud Castle (Fellegvár) of Visegrád

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)…

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Széchenyi Bath, Budapest

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…

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Aquincum

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…

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Rumbach Street Synagogue

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…

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Hősök tere, Heroes' Square

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…

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Zsolnay roof, Matthias Church

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,…

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Zsolnay gargoyle with eosin glaze

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…

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Fröccs

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…

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Soda water siphon bottles

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…

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Central Market Hall

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…

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Giant water lily, Füvészkert, Budapest

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…

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Gellért Bath, Budapest

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…

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The Rock Church

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…

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Gellért Hill

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…

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National Botanical Garden, Vácrátót

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…

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Wirehaired Hungarian Vizsla

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…

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