Because of ongoing construction works at Szent Gellért Square, the statuesque Liberty Bridge is closed down for a while, which offers locals a new kind of spontaneous program: bridge picnics! On Monday, more than 100 people flooded the bridge to enjoy this central span as an open-air playground, including couples sipping wine on the tram tracks, jamming musicians, and creative flash mobs – and many are hoping that this was not the last of these occasions. Our staff photographer Norbert Hartyányi documented the event with a stunning series of black-and-white images.
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Budapest's drinking fountains are back in service and here is where to find them
With temperatures soaring above 20 degrees, it's essential to keep hydrated. Check where to find drinking fountains throughout the city.