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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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Exploring the Castle District II.
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Looking down over the Danube and across Pest, Castle Hill tops every guidebook’s list of “must-see sights” of Budapest. Buda Castle, that houses Hungarian National…

Exploring the Castle District I.
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The Castle District is the oldest part of Budapest. Its landmarks have earned the UNESCO World Heritage status and are very popular among instagrammers. Those…

Chain Bridge, the oldest bridge in Budapest
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Eight famous bridges span the Danube in Budapest linking Buda and Pest. Each bridge has a totally different character and style and each has a…

Hungarian Plum Dumplings Recipe
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On the menu of most Hungarian restaurants you can find internationally known desserts, all kinds of puddings, cakes and soufflés. Some of the typical Hungarian…

Margaret Island – the green heart of Budapest
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I bet that everybody can name some world-famous parks around the globe, like Hyde Park, Central Park, Park Güell, Bois de Boulogne, Golden Gate Park,…

Best rooftop bars in Budapest
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I’m not sure why, but there’s something about drinking on a rooftop that makes it simply far more exciting than drinking on the ground floor.…

Yummy Hungarian Fermented Cucumber Recipe
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Pickled food is an integral part of Hungarian gastronomy. Throughout history Hungarians have been in the habit of making jars of pickled vegetables (any kind)…

Inspiring quotes about Budapest to make you want to visit
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Budapest has inspired some truly beautiful travel quotes. The late celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, having been well prepared for the beauty of Budapest, was nonetheless…

Take a virtual tour in iconic buildings of Budapest
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I am taking this unprecedented world health crisis seriously. I am willingly self quarantining and practicing physical distancing to protect myself, my family, and the…

My top 3 fun things to do at home while social distancing
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We’re living in a super crazy time right now, and there is no one whose everyday life is not affected by coronavirus in some form.…