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The Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest’s most beautiful time machine

Eszter — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:27:24 +0000

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 Heroes’ Square. It’s one of the most impressive museums in Europe, and not just because of the masterpieces inside. The building itself is a work of art. Whether you’re a seasoned […]

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Zsolnay rooftops in Budapest – a splash of color above the streets

Eszter — Sun, 18 May 2025 18:40:30 +0000

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 some of the city’s most stunning features sit right above our heads: the rooftops. More specifically, the colorful, glazed ceramic rooftops made by the Zsolnay Manufacture, which give certain […]

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The magic of Zsolnay: a family, a factory and a cultural treasure in Pécs

Eszter — Tue, 13 May 2025 18:41:15 +0000

In the southern Hungarian city of Pécs, nestled among rolling hills and cobbled streets, there’s a place where art, history, and innovation come together: the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter. But to understand why this place is so special, you have to go back to the roots – back to the Zsolnay family and the factory that […]

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Arrival of the Hungarians – Árpád Feszty’s masterpiece of Hungarian history

Eszter — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:19:36 +0000

The cyclorama Arrival of the Hungarians (A magyarok bejövetele), painted by Árpád Feszty and collaborators, stands as one of Hungary’s most iconic artistic creations. This monumental work has captivated audiences since its unveiling in 1894, blending art, history and Romanticism to vividly depict the arrival of the Hungarian tribes into the Carpathian Basin. From its […]

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Budapest Festival Orchestra – shaking up classical music, one note at a time

Eszter — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:32:43 +0000

The Budapest Festival Orchestra (BFO) isn’t just an orchestra – it’s a musical firecracker. Led by the one-and-only Iván Fischer, this group has been shaking up the classical music scene since 1983. Forget the stuffy concert vibes; the BFO turns every performance into an adventure, making you feel every note like it’s alive. Their bold […]

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