Budapest has a lot of unique parks. One of my favourite places is The Garden of Philosophy or The Philosophers’ Garden - this park has statues of different philosophers from all around the world.
This inspiring monument on Gellért Hill, created by sculptor Nandor Wagner, consists of eight bronze…
The love story of Rigó Jancsi and Clara Ward is easily among the greatest ones. Their relationship was full of passion, playfulness and erotica, and naturally, they shared many adventures.
There are plenty of pictures about their relationship, which scandalized the contemporary public opinion.…
1. Mysterious beehive stones
We can find several strangely carved stone formations, so-called beehive stones in Hungary and their origin is still unclear. There are 564 niches in total at 56 different locations! The creation of the niches began around the 4th-5th century and it lasted up until…
When you look at an older building, do you know anything about its origins or the vision its architect had in mind? I have already showed you the Budapest Time Machine, which helps you look into the past of a building or a part of the city. In this post I share the blueprints of a special hotel,…
If Budapest is your next travel destination and you would like to learn more about its history then you should definitely read this post! I will show you how to turn back time and discover what a famous location looked like more than 100 years ago.
What is the Budapest Time Machine?
The Budapest…
I’m thrilled that breakfasts are in again. As a fan of hearty breakfasts, I savour every moment of them. Whenever possible I try to eat in peace, enjoying the flavours and different textures. (Photo: Zsolnay Cafe, Brinner)
Start you day with dinner, finish it with breakfast.
And I know that…
St. Stephen's Basilica is the largest Christian church in Budapest, it can hold more than 8000 people. And is one of the tallest buildings in the city at 96 metres. It was the sixth largest church building in Hungary before 1920.
This imposing building – well seen from many parts of the city – is…
The Danube flows past many cities, reaches Budapest, and flows across the Great Plain (Alföld), traversing Croatia, Serbia, and Romania until it reaches the Iron Gate gorge. The riverbed is shallow and marshy, and low terraces stretch along both banks. River accumulation has built a large number of…
Whether Hungarian cuisine even exists was an essential question of the gastro revolution, when Hungarian gastronomy broke free of the shallow, almost industrial hospitality services. Is there such a thing as explicitly Hungarian cuisine? Are there especially Hungarian dishes? Some argue that…
Rising on the Buda-side bank of the Danube between Szabadság-híd (Liberty Bridge) and Erzsébet-híd (Elizabeth Bridge) the 235-m-high Gellérthegy (Gellert Hill) is a nature protection area in teh city. Gellért-hegy, this craggy dolomite hill is one area you’d be foolish to miss: it offers a fabulous…
You could easily spend an entire week at the Buda Castle just visiting the monuments. I will now introduce seven of my favorites, and I would love to hear your suggestions as well!
1. Medieval Dwelling House – 14 Tárnok Street
A medieval storied building, which stands out from the other buildings…
Elisabeth was the beloved – and unhappy - wife of Emperor Franz Joseph. The kind hearted Empress loved Hungary and its people; she spent many happy years in the country.
Elisabeth was born on December 24, 1837 into the royal Bavarian house of Wittelsbach and she enjoyed an informal upbringing…
A snapshot of winter from 1920 / Source: Fortepan “The mean temperature in Hungary was generally minus 0.5 °C in the 20th century. As a result of the warming climate this value rose to zero Celsius between 1981 and 2010.” Source: A study from 2012)
This winter we had no reason to complain about…
We've got Christmas time upon and it's time to get those lovely smells in the city, in the bars and in the house. Mulled wine is usually made with red wine diluted with water, sweetened with sugar, flavoured with such spices as cloves and cinnamon, and served hot. But where it came from and how it…
Near Nyugati there is a special place, Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, formerly known as the Britannia Hotel, first opened for business on 10 May 1913. Its first owner based his new establishment on the English model. The hotel was fitted with the latest amenities: the rooms had running hot and cold water,…
There’s an urban legend that has been around on the Buda and Pest side. According to this legend the lions of the Chain Bridge don’t have tongues, and the sculptor felt so deeply ashamed that he committed suicide. Now, as the Széchenyi Chain Bridge is planned to be closed down for years due to…
In the sweltering heat of August, I escape to the lakeshore or the vicinity of water. The delightful surroundings of Balaton as well as the legends and secrets related to the lake draw me to the region every year. Here follow my favourite stories of the lake’s many beautiful tales.
The Mysterious…
The Grand Boulevard of Budapest, opened in 1896 to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of Hungary - touches the Danube at both ends. Nagykörút, its Hungarian name, is a collective name, because this road actually comprises several roads: Szent István körút, Teréz körút, Erzsébet körút, József körút…
Is it because it’s a stylish accessory or a necessary practicality? Is it designed to be a discreet disguise or a tool for seduction? Did you know that sunglasses have a history of several thousand years? Which type are you relying on?
Celebrities of the 20th century in sunglasses: in the picture…
Margaret Island is a huge green park with promenades and benches, great for a date or a picnic. Here all the ingredients of a perfect day can be found and you can easily spend here a couple of hours.
Margaret Island is situated in the middle of the Danube between Arpad and Margaret bridges. With…