Treasures of Hungary

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

Eszter — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 08:55:48 +0000

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 Skanzen, officially called the Open-Air Ethnographic Museum, is the largest open-air museum in Hungary. It brings to life rural village life from the 18th to the 20th century, showing […]

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The story of the Holy Right Hand

Eszter — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:57:41 +0000

The Holy Right Hand (Szent Jobb) is one of Hungary’s most treasured and mysterious relics – the naturally mummified right hand of King St. Stephen, the nation’s first Christian ruler. It’s more than a sacred object: it’s a silent witness to nearly a thousand years of Hungarian history, a story full of adventures, travels, and […]

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Inside St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest’s largest church

Eszter — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:36:32 +0000

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 of awe in the air. That’s St. Stephen’s Basilica, a quiet witness to over a century of Hungarian history. It took more than 50 years to build. It has survived collapse, fire, […]

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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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Vajdahunyad Castle, a fairytale in the City Park

Eszter — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:34:56 +0000

If you’ve ever strolled through the City Park (Városliget) in Budapest and spotted a castle rising mysteriously behind tall trees, chances are you’ve bumped into Vajdahunyad Castle. Romantic, surprising and full of quirky details, it’s one of those places that feels both familiar and otherworldly – even for locals. What many people don’t know? This […]

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City Park – The beating heart of Budapest

Eszter — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:22:46 +0000

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 middle of the city’s fast rhythm. City Park – also known as Városliget – isn’t just a green spot on the map. It’s where the city relaxes. It’s […]

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The Basilica of Esztergom – Hungary’s spiritual giant

Eszter — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:43:33 +0000

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 Primatial Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Adalbert (yes, that’s a mouthful), locals and visitors simply call it the Esztergom Basilica. It’s the […]

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The Solomon Tower: Visegrád’s historic watchtower

Eszter — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:07:46 +0000

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 movie. It’s called the Solomon Tower (Salamon-torony) – but don’t let the name fool you. The truth behind it is one of the many interesting stories this […]

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The Cloud Castle of Visegrád – Why you should hike up to the epic fortress

Eszter — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:53:11 +0000

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 Visegrád – is a place you’ll never forget. Sitting high above the Danube Bend, this medieval fortress is a place where kings once met, where the Holy Crown […]

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Steam, soak and chess: inside Budapest’s famous Széchenyi Bath

Eszter — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:24:00 +0000

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 in a steaming outdoor pool. That’s Széchenyi Bath, one of Europe’s biggest, boldest and most beloved thermal spas. Locals call it Szecska, a mix of old-world charm, hot […]

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