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Citadel and Liberty Statue in Budapest

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Are you ready for a half an hour of comfortable uphill stroll to the top of Gellért Hill? It is worth the effort and time, and not just because of the most spectacular view from the Citadel (in Hungarian: Citadella), but also because of the beautiful Liberty Statue of Budapest (in Hungarian: Szabadság-szobor). It’s among the number one tourist attractions of Budapest. read more

Hungarian layered potatoes recipe

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Hungarian layered potatoes or potato casserole – in Hungarian rakott krumpli – is considered to be a popular comfort food in the Hungarian cuisine. This Hungarian layered potatoes dish is made with smoked paprika sausage and boiled egg bought together with sour cream and baked to perfection. It is quick and tasty, not difficult to make, even for beginner home cooks. read more

New hotels in Budapest

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2020 was a challenging year for the hospitality industry not only in Budapest but all over the world. Despite of lockdowns, curfews and limited number of guests many new hotels were opened in Budapest in 2020. read more

Vajdahunyad Castle in Budapest

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I am 100% sure that during your stay in Budapest you will visit Heroes’ Square – and you should! When you are there take a look at City Park behind the statues. On the left, you can find Széchenyi Spa, on the right, there is City Park Ice Rink with a castle behind that looks as if it has just stepped out from a Disney fairytale. That is Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyad Vára), one of the most unique attractions in Budapest. read more

Heroes’ Square in Budapest

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Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere) is one of the major squares in Budapest and located in the heart of the city, at the end of the grand World Heritage Boulevard, Andrássy Avenue. The square acts as the entryway into Budapest best-known park, the popular City Park (Városliget) where there are more famous spots locate like City Park Ice Rink, Vajdahunyad Castle, Széchenyi Spa and Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden. read more

St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest

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St. Stephen’s Basilica (Szent István Bazilika) is the largest Roman Catholic cathedral in Budapest. The construction began in 1851 and took more than fifty years, until 1905. It was built in classical style with a little taste of neo-renaissance and neo-baroque as three different Hungarian architects built it.

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The Great Synagogue of Budapest

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Budapest has always been an international Jewish cultural hub. Before World War II more than 20% of Budapest’s population was Jewish. The Great Synagogue is located in Dohány Street in the 7th district of Budapest, also called Jewish quarter which radiates Budapest to the maximum: small streets with trendy bars next to decrepit tenements and posh restaurants. read more

COVID-19 restrictions in Hungary effective from November 11, 2020

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Here is the latest information about COVID-19 restrictions in Hungary effective from November 11, 2020. Everything you need to know about new restrictions if you are planning to travel to Hungary. read more

Why to hire a private tour guide in Budapest

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When you travel to a new place, there are so many things to do and see in a short period. Although most of the information is available on the Internet, it is always a hard decision where to start. In fact, without a private tour guide you can easily waste time or get lost as you explore a city on your own that you’re not familiar with. read more

Castle Garden Bazaar – Budapest’s Jewelry Box

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Castle Garden Bazaar (Várkert Bazár) is, without doubt, one of the most breathtaking attractions in Budapest. For both tourists and locals, this restored neo-Renaissance building complex on the side of Castle Hill offers an experience of culture and history, in a way that we have never seen before. read more