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Chain Bridge (Széchenyi lánchíd) was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Budapest built owing to Count István Széchenyi, the very remarkable figure in Hungarian history.…
07 Oct 2012
The word "hallo": The legend has it that "hallo" was first used over the telephone by Tivadar Puskás, Hungarian-born inventor of the first telephone exchange. In the first long-distance telephone…07 Oct 2012
Mangalica is an indigenous to Hungary pig breed distinguished by its rich and curly coat. Its breeding has been revived in recent years, and today its meat is becoming increasingly available and popular in Hungary.
This year the second Mangalica Festival will be held from 6th to 8th February in…
07 Oct 2012
Budapest Spring Festival held in the end of March every year is the largest and most prestigious art event in Budapest.
Annually, it features over 200 programs attracting art, dance, theater and music lovers and performers from all over the Europe, and this year is no exception.
The festival…
07 Oct 2012
The Hungarian Museum of Trade and Tourism founded in 1966 and displaying collection of trade and catering history relics offers to its visitors the two temporary exhibitions:
Catering on the Hungarian Railways
Till 2009-09-30
Exhibition devoted to Hungarian railway-catering company that celebrated…
07 Oct 2012
On International Women's Day WAMP, the Hungarian Design Market, offers ladies a great opportunity to treat themselves to a new fragrance or makeup, hairstyle or jewelry.
The program of this spring fair includes bilingual perfume show by Hungarian perfume designer Zsolt Zólyomi, hairstyle, make-up…
07 Oct 2012
Szentendre, a small town located just 20 km from Budapest is probably the most popular one day trip destination for tourists.
Established by Serbian and Greek refugees during the 14th century, Szentendre has been the home of many generations of Hungarian artists since early 20th century, and today…
07 Oct 2012
In 1241 king Béla IV was trying to escape Mongol hordes and took an oath that he would offer up his yet to be born daughter to God if his family and country were saved from the enemies.
Thus, Princess Margaret born next year become a nun and in 1251 the king built a cloister and a church for the…
07 Oct 2012
To help you plan your trip to Budapest we listed the major events held here in summer: from music festivals to gay pride to Formula 1 race.
Museum Night:
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See photos from April 2009 Critical Mass bike ride in Budapest.
07 Oct 2012
Here is the selection of decent sports bars and pubs in downtown Budapest offering both food and drinks where you can watch major sporting events, from football to rugby to Formula 1 races:
Caledonia
VI. Mozsar utca 9
(€€€)
Scottish-owned and themed pub with good selection of Scottish beers and…
07 Oct 2012
Budapest is blessed with excellent climate and streets wide enough to accommodate open-air terraces. From May to October many restaurants, cafes and bars offer outdoor eating and drinking for their guests.
There is Duna Corso with posh restaurants and great view of the Danube and Buda, there is…
07 Oct 2012