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Pristine tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep II now on view at the Museum of Fine Arts
The big-hitting exhibition this autumn is The Discovery of the Pharaoh’s Tomb at the Museum of Fine Arts, where visitors negotiate a maze to admire the burial chamber of Amenhotep II from 1400 BC.
Learn everyday Hungarian for an easier stay in Budapest. Lesson 1: Izé
What is ize? In the first of our series on learning handy Hungarian, we introduce a three-letter word that can mean... literally anything! Dive into easy Magyar with this lexical jolly joker.
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From talking cats to electroacoustica – 10+1 great things to enjoy at Liszt Fest
There are plenty of shows, concerts and performances to enjoy at Budapest's inaugural Liszt Fest International Cultural Festival, celebrating the life of Franz Liszt and his contemporary influences.
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Popping Pét-Nat, wine tastings, pitmasters and outdoor BBQs – VinoPiano offers guests new experiences
Visit the VinoPiano wine bar for bubbling Pét-Nat, fine tapas and lively social gatherings in the heart of gentrifying District IX – alternatively, book its lovely terraced room for private events.
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All hail the Hungarian canteen – how schools and workplaces ate together back in the day
It's back to school! And this not only means lessons and teachers but meals in the canteen. Many workplaces, too, still offer communal dining. Here we look at how the few fed the many in decades past.
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Superb new exhibition Wide Angle focuses on 120 years of Hungarian film
The Hungarian film industry marks its 120th anniversary in 2021. To celebrate, the Ludwig Museum hosts a superb English-friendly exhibition, Wide Angle, tracing this history in entertaining detail.
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Nico Bar
Named after the fated Velvets singer, Nico aims to evoke the same decadence and bohemian elegance in the form of a showy cocktail bar near the Danube on the Buda side. Ideal for trysts and rendezvous.
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From talking cats to electroacoustica – 10+1 great things to enjoy at Liszt Fest
There are plenty of shows, concerts and performances to enjoy at Budapest's inaugural Liszt Fest International Cultural Festival, celebrating the life of Franz Liszt and his contemporary influences.
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Budapest’s best autumn nature trails for all the family
Pack up the family, sling on the hiking boots and discover the wonders of the countryside along these clearly signposted nature trails within easy reach of Budapest.
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25 best things to do in Budapest this autumn
There's so much to do around Budapest this autumn, with major film, fashion and music festivals, all kinds of concerts and performances, plus dogs taking over town for the day!
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Simply Red
Following the release of album Blue Eyed Soul, Simply Red planned a European tour, now rescheduled for 2022. The UK soul and pop band will be playing new songs and as well as evergreen hits such...
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Shopping brought to your door in only 20 minutes, day or night – meet Gökhan Elçin, founder of eatvo
No need to queue in the supermarket – have eatvo bring your shopping to your door in only 20 minutes, and for orders of 5,000 forints or over, it's free!
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Meet the magician behind Figaró, Hungary’s oldest magic shop
There's something tricky about the old Figadó shop, where István Szabó is the third in his family to run the business, like his father and grandfather before him. We meet the man behind the magic.
