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Xploring Budapest: Heroes' Square
- 19 Mar 2024 1:49 PM
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Heroes' Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic Millennium Monument with statues featuring the Seven chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders, as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes, often erroneously referred as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names
- 12 Feb 2024 5:23 PM
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A third of Budapest’s 8,598 streets and squares have been renamed at least once in their history. A third of those now bear the name of a real or fictitious person, the most popular being Attila József. A look at the reasons for renaming and the issues of political memory it spotlights.
The Evolution of Hungary's Railway System: 30 Years of Closures & Reopenings
- 3 Jan 2024 9:27 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
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Governments have closed almost 2,000km of railway lines since 1990, leaving approximately 5,900km of track for passenger traffic in Hungary, Telex reports.
Enjoy Hidden Idylls on the Danube: Come Discover Hungary’s Enchanting Islands
- 18 Aug 2023 6:59 AM
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Every August, thousands head to Hajógyári Island for the Sziget Festival but few may realise that there are many other island destinations in the Danube that are equally worthy of discovery.
Insider’s Guide: Hungarian National Museum in Budapest
- 17 Aug 2023 9:06 AM
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Predating Budapest’s many landmarks unveiled in the later 1800s, the Hungarian National Museum was built in the ten years before the Uprising of 1848 – in fact, it is indelibly linked to those momentous events. In our continuing series proving the backstories to Budapest’s great landmarks, we look at this former seat of government, now housing a comprehensive display showing the history of ...
Top 7 Beautiful Bridges in Budapest
- 1 Aug 2023 7:18 AM
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As you may know, the capital of Hungary is divided by the Danube, with hilly Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east. Seven bridges that span the river are notable architectural sights in their own right - the focus this quick guide is on what makes each of them special.
Insider’s Guide: The Budapest Chairlift
- 27 Jul 2023 6:05 PM
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Not all landmarks in Budapest are buildings to admire. In our continuing series of stories of the city’s main attractions, we ride the panoramic Chairlift, Libegő to Hungarians.
Insider's Guide: Hiking Around Hungary - Special Signs Explained
- 5 Jul 2023 9:47 AM
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Expats who love the great outdoors will be delighted to know that Hungarians are enthusiastic hikers, and there are plenty of lovely landscapes to choose from here for a hike. The so-called National Blue Trail, a network of routes past Hungary’s key natural and historical assets that dates back to the 1930s, is a key feature of the local hiking scene.
Top 7 Scenic Tram Rides in Budapest
- 30 Jun 2023 9:22 AM
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It’s a sightseeing tour for free – or rather, for the cost of less than €1 for a ticket on Budapest public transport. Of the city’s tram routes from 1 to 69, some glide alongside the Danube, others ascend the verdant slopes of Buda or past foothills once covered in vineyards.
Xploring Budapest: Heroes' Square
- 19 Mar 2024 1:49 PM
- getting around
Heroes' Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic Millennium Monument with statues featuring the Seven chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders, as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes, often erroneously referred as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names
- 12 Feb 2024 5:23 PM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- getting around
A third of Budapest’s 8,598 streets and squares have been renamed at least once in their history. A third of those now bear the name of a real or fictitious person, the most popular being Attila József. A look at the reasons for renaming and the issues of political memory it spotlights.
The Evolution of Hungary's Railway System: 30 Years of Closures & Reopenings
- 3 Jan 2024 9:27 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
Governments have closed almost 2,000km of railway lines since 1990, leaving approximately 5,900km of track for passenger traffic in Hungary, Telex reports.
Enjoy Hidden Idylls on the Danube: Come Discover Hungary’s Enchanting Islands
- 18 Aug 2023 6:59 AM
- getting around
Every August, thousands head to Hajógyári Island for the Sziget Festival but few may realise that there are many other island destinations in the Danube that are equally worthy of discovery.
Insider’s Guide: Hungarian National Museum in Budapest
- 17 Aug 2023 9:06 AM
- getting around
Predating Budapest’s many landmarks unveiled in the later 1800s, the Hungarian National Museum was built in the ten years before the Uprising of 1848 – in fact, it is indelibly linked to those momentous events. In our continuing series proving the backstories to Budapest’s great landmarks, we look at this former seat of government, now housing a comprehensive display showing the history of ...
Top 7 Beautiful Bridges in Budapest
- 1 Aug 2023 7:18 AM
- getting around
As you may know, the capital of Hungary is divided by the Danube, with hilly Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east. Seven bridges that span the river are notable architectural sights in their own right - the focus this quick guide is on what makes each of them special.
Insider’s Guide: The Budapest Chairlift
- 27 Jul 2023 6:05 PM
- getting around
Not all landmarks in Budapest are buildings to admire. In our continuing series of stories of the city’s main attractions, we ride the panoramic Chairlift, Libegő to Hungarians.
Insider's Guide: Hiking Around Hungary - Special Signs Explained
- 5 Jul 2023 9:47 AM
- getting around
Expats who love the great outdoors will be delighted to know that Hungarians are enthusiastic hikers, and there are plenty of lovely landscapes to choose from here for a hike. The so-called National Blue Trail, a network of routes past Hungary’s key natural and historical assets that dates back to the 1930s, is a key feature of the local hiking scene.
Top 7 Scenic Tram Rides in Budapest
- 30 Jun 2023 9:22 AM
- getting around
It’s a sightseeing tour for free – or rather, for the cost of less than €1 for a ticket on Budapest public transport. Of the city’s tram routes from 1 to 69, some glide alongside the Danube, others ascend the verdant slopes of Buda or past foothills once covered in vineyards.