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2021. február 16., 11:25

Budapest

See how Kelenföld station will look after its revamp as a train museum

No longer serving trains, Kelenföld station will get a new lease of life as a newly established branch of the Transport Museum, dealing with the history of Hungarian rail. Here's how it might look.

2021. február 16., 10:07

Budapest

The men who made Budapest: Miksa Róth

The man behind Budapest's brilliant stained glass and ornate mosaics so redolent of the city's Golden Age: Miksa Róth.

2021. február 15., 13:29

Stay

Budapest Hotel Histories: the Gresham Palace

Discover the history and grandeur of Budapest's most luxurious hotels in our video walk-through... starting with the Gresham Palace!

2021. február 15., 12:28

Budapest

Pest embankment between Parliament and Margaret Bridge to be revamped

A revamped embankment is being created between Parliament and Margaret Bridge, extending the showcase section of the Pest promenade.

2021. február 15., 08:48

Budapest

See Budapest’s ghostly pawn palace

Once the headquarters of Hungary’s national pawnshop, BÁV, a magnificent fin-de-siècle building has lain empty for years. Photographer Tamás Pataki was given permission to roam its ghostly corridors.

2021. február 12., 13:55

Active

5 Budapest parks to be transformed in 2021

2021 will see a lot of changes as far as many of Budapest's parks are concerned, with active recreation and sustainability the watchwords.

2021. február 12., 10:36

Culture

10 best songs about Budapest

Budapest in song – ten musical celebrations of our beloved city, from the cabaret frivolity of the 1920s to the urban anxieties of the present day.

2021. február 12., 09:04

Budapest

Gleaming and ready to view – Servita Square brightens downtown Budapest

A walk around Szervita Square, the new downtown mixed-use building on Szervita tér whose all-glass façade reflects the architectural mix of Baroque, Classicist, Art Nouveau and Art Deco around it.

2021. február 11., 13:35

Gastro

Frying with a twist – Ropogó offers crunchy treats without ruining your diet

Combining contemporary culinary customs with that satisfying crunch of snacks straight out of the frying pan, Ropogó breaks new ground on the fast-food front.

2021. február 11., 10:33

Gastro

Ditch convention and discover bio-dynamic wine at Marlou

The world of wine is going back to its roots. Literally. Instead of relying on flavour additives to make tasty tipples, these winemakers are using only one ingredient: grapes.

2021. február 11., 08:58

Budapest

Love in the time of Covid – where to woo in Budapest

It's Valentine's this weekend – and no bars, cafés or restaurants are open in Budapest. So where to rendezvous? Here are seven top ideas, from riding the Chairlift together to climbing a hill or two.

2021. február 10., 13:27

Budapest

Hang In There Budapest: emotional support group raises quality of life when most needed

During Covid or otherwise, we all need someone to lean on from time to time. Hang In There Budapest aims to bring cheer and support to local residents.

2021. február 10., 10:17

Nightlife

Super Bowl star The Weeknd to play Budapest in 2022

Tickets are now on sale for The Weeknd in Budapest in 2022 – the Canadian R&B star plays the Papp László Sportaréna on 4 November as part of a huge world tour.

2021. február 10., 09:17

Budapest

See how Hungarians dressed up for carnival in years gone by

It's carnival time! Although there are no parties this year, take a look at how Hungarians loved dressing up back in the day thanks to these vintage images from the Fortepan photo archive.

2021. február 9., 13:25

Sights & culture Budapest

The men who made Budapest: Imre Steindl

The man who helped create Budapest – Imre Steindl designed the monumental Parliament building, not living quite long enough to see its completion.

2021. február 9., 11:26

Gastro Shopping

Bageri beckons visitors with artisanal bread and fine pastries near Parliament

Close to Parliament, Bageri fills a small bakery with superb sourdough bread, sweet and savoury pastries, and delicious coffee that you can take with you as you stroll around the historic landmark.

2021. február 9., 09:14

Active Budapest

Manchester City to play in Budapest – Puskás Aréna stages another top European game

Manchester City are to play a Champions League match against Borussia Mönchengladbach in Budapest on 24 February, eight days after Liverpool take on another German team, Leipzig, at the Puskás Aréna.

2021. február 8., 14:58

Budapest

Romantic Budapest – a history of kissing in the city

Happy Valentine's! See how couples young and old have canoodled around Budapest over the course of a century.

2021. február 8., 11:16

Gastro

Where to find Budapest’s best fancy doughnuts

It's carnival season! Though this year there can't be any carnivals, you can still find the fancy doughnuts usually associated with them. Here's where to find the fanciest.

2021. február 8., 09:00

Budapest

New rail plan for Budapest now in place

With the suburban population doubling in 60 years and Budapest full of cars, a plan has been presented to develop a major rail network for commuters.

2021. február 7., 20:01

Active Budapest

Liverpool to play Champions League match in Budapest

Liverpool are coming to Budapest! The English champions take on RB Leipzig at the Puskás Aréna on 16 February as the fixture cannot take place in Germany.

2021. február 5., 15:42

Nightlife Culture

First bands confirmed for Kolorádó Festival 2021

Early Bird passes will soon be available for the alternative Kolorádó Festival 2021, due to take place at the Pál Sztrilich Scout Park in the Buda hills in either June or August.

2021. február 5., 13:50

Gastro

Szaletly eatery runs a weekend Winter Garden for takeaway treats

Every weekend, the Szaletly restaurant hosts a Winter Garden offering warming seasonal treats for takeaway.

2021. február 5., 12:26

Gastro

Bomboloni

The delicious doughnuts by Szabolcs Szabadfi could once only be found at the Pancs gastro market or at one of his bakeries

2021. február 5., 11:09

Gastro Shopping

Filling a gap – the Alaplé Bár serves soup bases at Fény utca market

A resource preferred by chefs in Budapest's top restaurants, soup bases are tastier than stock cubes. Now the Alaplé Bár offers this healthier option for cooking at home – or drinking on its own.