Treasures of Hungary

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) of...

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 playing chess...

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 crumbling,...

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, because...

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 come...

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 something way...

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 around...

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...

A memento of the Ottoman rule – the Mosque of Pasha Qasim in Pécs

Right in the heart of Pécs, on Széchenyi Square, stands one of Hungary's most unique and historically rich buildings: the Mosque of Pasha Qasim, now...

The bridges of Budapest: a city connected by history and engineering

Budapest is a city of bridges. These remarkable structures not only link Buda and Pest across the Danube but also connect past and present, history...

Budapest’s ruin pubs and party district: a nightlife revolution

Few cities in the world have a nightlife scene as unique as Budapest’s. At the heart of this vibrant culture are the legendary ruin pubs, or...

Gyula Fortress

Gyula Fortress is a remarkable relic of Hungarian history, one of the last remaining brick fortresses in Central Europe. Situated in the town of...

Matthias Church – A stunning icon of Budapest

Rising above the streets of Buda Castle District, Matthias Church (officially called the Church of Our Lady or Nagyboldogasszony-templom) showcases...