On the corner of a building on Egyetem tér (University Square) in the V. district there is a plaque reminding us about the Great Flood of 1838.
This flood between 13-16 March 1838 when the water rose to 1.4 meters and even 2.6 meters in some parts of the city destroyed much of Pest.
The old,…
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This shop/gallery with a very contemporary feel next to the Budapest Central Market was created by the group of designers and craftsmen involved in creative recycling.
Their main material is advertising banners, and as you can imagine there is no shortage of those in the era of consumerism. And…
15 Oct 2012
Slow Design, the international exhibition of over 80 design works is on display in Budapest from 28th September to 28th October 2012.
The exhibits are design solutions in various categories, including such as Design it Yourself, Eco-design, Simplicity or Urban Bicycle Culture. On display in the…
11 Oct 2012
When it comes to fashion shopping in Budapest there are a few go-to shops, and one of them is Retrock.
This neat two-level shop offers hand-picked second-hand fashion from quality, reputable brands (after all, to have a second life, outfits must be of high quality). This is a collection of unique,…
10 Oct 2012
Each year each Budapest district has Lomtalanítás - a day when you can get rid of your garbage, from old papers to sofa, for free. It is a day much loved both by those getting rid of their rubbish, and by those who can put their hands on it. And it is always a treasure hunt for crafty people not…
08 Oct 2012
This autumn BudapestIndex, first launched in 2004, turns 8.
We were among the firsts to create Budapest listings in English, and following many years of collecting and updating info on Budapest businesses, museums, shops, spas, restaurants and much much more we have decided to archive those…
07 Oct 2012
Many of you heard or seen with your own eyes how diverse the architecture of Budapest is. Let's take a closer look at it through one facade element - the balcony.
07 Oct 2012
Kerepesi Cemetery (Kerepesi úti temető), officially named Fiume Road National Graveyard (Fiumei úti nemzeti sírkert) is the most famous cemetery in Budapest founded in 1847.…
07 Oct 2012
Parisian Arcade (Párisi udvar) located at Petőfi Sándor utca 2 is one of the most impressive buildings the Hungarian capital is so famous for.
07 Oct 2012
Esztergom is one of the oldest towns in Hungary located just one and half hour by train from Budapest.
More one-day trips from Budapest:
SzentendreMedveotthon, the Bear FarmGödöllőVác
07 Oct 2012
Medveotthon, the Bear Farm, is located about 30 kilometers from Budapest, in Veresegyház. It is a preserve for bears and wolves, where animals live in their natural habitat, but surrounded by the fence for…07 Oct 2012