Places

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….

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…

If you’ve ever strolled through the City Park (Városliget) in Budapest and spotted a castle rising mysteriously behind tall trees, chances are…

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…

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…

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…

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)…

In Budapest’s old Jewish Quarter sits a building that almost disappeared from memory – the Rumbach Street Synagogue. Once neglected and…

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…

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…

Right in the heart of Pécs, on Széchenyi Square, stands one of Hungary’s most unique and historically rich buildings: the Mosque of Pasha…

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…

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

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

One of the most enchanting structures in Budapest is the Fisherman’s Bastion, located in the heart of the Buda Castle District. This building…

Lake Balaton, often referred to as the “Hungarian Sea,” is the largest lake in Central Europe and one of Hungary’s most beloved…

The Dohány Street Synagogue, also called the Great Synagogue, is a famous landmark in Budapest. It’s the largest synagogue in Europe and the…

If you’re planning a trip to Lake Balaton, Hungary’s largest lake, there’s one spot you shouldn’t miss: the Benedictine…

The Buda Castle, officially known as the Buda Castle District, serves as a focal point for Budapest’s most significant historical and cultural…

Located in the heart of Hungary’s Southern Great Plain, the Ópusztaszer National Heritage Park stands as a remarkable tribute to Hungarian history…

Tucked away in the cozy Hungarian village of Vörs, near Lake Balaton, there is a hidden gem: Europe’s largest indoor nativity scene. This beloved…

The Parliament building holds significant symbolism for every nation, as it’s where the laws that shape the country’s future are made. While…