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Budapest’s best city walks: Buda embankment
Rediscover Budapest with our series of great city walks, taking in the sights of Europe’s most beautiful city. Today's stroll: the Buda embankment, from Margaret Bridge to Kopaszi-gát.
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Residents create a lush garden in their own communal courtyard
A drab concrete courtyard in a Zugló apartment block has been transformed into a lush communal garden by residents.
Mon, 1 Mar 2021
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Népliget – Budapest’s largest park soon due for change
Népliget may be the city's largest public park but it has long been neglected. With change imminent, we look at the history of this green space in grimy south Pest, from planned lakes to Grand Prix.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021
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The men behind the nature trails: Károly Kaán
When you're out hiking around Budapest, scaling lookout towers or trekking along wooded paths, one may be named after the pioneer whose work allows us to enjoy nature today. One such is Károly Kaán.
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Budapest’s baths and spas to begin opening from 16 March
From 16 March – Budapest’s baths and spas will start a gradual reopening, beginning with those requiring specific medical treatments there.
Tue, 9 Feb 2021
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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.
Sun, 7 Feb 2021
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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.
Wed, 3 Feb 2021
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New map created by Budapest’s Bicycle Club shows shops and service points
Locate your nearest bike shop or repair outlet thanks to a handy new map created by Budapest's Bicycle Club.
Mon, 1 Feb 2021
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New public park to be created on Csepel island
An abandoned area of Csepel, a former industrial island in south Budapest, is to be transformed into an environmentally friendly park, with sports facilities a-plenty!
Mon, 25 Jan 2021
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Discover Kiscelli park forest and its romantic surroundings
The Kiscelli Museum might be closed but there's a panoramic and fascinating walk to be had in the primeval woods around it, once a sculpture park for a Viennese patron of the arts.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021
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Take a hike around scenic Sóskút, the quarry that helped build Budapest
The old quarry town of Sóskút is a hidden treasure with great views and scenic walking paths, just outside Budapest.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
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New nature trail on Kis-Hárs Hill honours revered writer
Lined with interactive information boards, a new nature trail has been opened on Kis-Hárs Hill, created in honour of Hungarian writer István Fekete.
Tue, 12 Jan 2021
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Huge rise in Budapest cyclist numbers
A massive 61% more people cycled around in Budapest in December than during the same month a year ago – counting towards an overall 15% year-on-year rise compared to 2019.
Mon, 11 Jan 2021
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See how the abandoned Rác Baths look today
Still closed a decade after a major renovation, the Rác Baths take on a ghostly appearance through the lens of ace photographer Tamás Pataki, who gained access to the complex to take these images.
Thu, 7 Jan 2021
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Star photographer Sándor Csudai captures sunrise over the slopes of Hármashatár-hegy
Amazing winter scenes unfold through the lens of star photographer Sándor Csudai, who captured sunrise over the spectacular slopes of Hármashatár-hegy on the outskirts of Budapest.
Mon, 4 Jan 2021
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Head count at Budapest Zoo reveals record diversity
More creatures and a greater diversity than ever before – an official survey at Budapest Zoo has just revealed record numbers at this venerable institution.
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Getting back on our feet: walking tours of Budapest resume
Join us on one of the exciting walking tours still operating during the pandemic – with necessary distancing measures in place to keep participants safe.
Fri, 18 Dec 2020
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Thousands of plants bedded in the renovated botanical garden at City Park
Find peace and quiet amid the newly planted greenery in the renovated botanical garden at City Park, where paths and a water feature have also been installed.
Mon, 14 Dec 2020
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Budapest’s largest rooftop terrace and track to crown top sports university
Budapest’s University of Physical Education will soon be one of the finest colleges for sports science in the region thanks to a major redevelopment incorporating a vast roof terrace and pool.
Fri, 11 Dec 2020
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Hike to a war-time hilltop bunker for great city views and fascinating history
Looking for something unique to check out this weekend? Head to a historic war-time bunker in the Buda hills!
Tue, 1 Dec 2020
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Cheap rides for kids on the Chairlift and Funicular all December
Kids can ride on the Funicular and Zugliget Chairlift for only 100 forints through December.
Fri, 20 Nov 2020
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All aboard: MÁV and the Hungarian Cycling Club combine to make trains more cycle-friendly
New plans to better accommodate bicycles on trains have been developed by state rail MÁV and the Hungarian Cycling Club.
Thu, 19 Nov 2020
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Hike to Apáthy rock for fantastic views just outside the city
Looking for a nice autumn hike? Check out Apáthy rock, only 20 minutes from Budapest!
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Explore Margaret Island in the autumn with our latest video
Margaret Island is crowned with a special flourish when the autumnal colours sweep though its trees and bushes. Take a virtual tour in this quick new video.
Wed, 11 Nov 2020
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Basilica Christmas Market announces online operations for 2020
The Basilica Christmas Market to move online for 2020, citing coronavirus concerns.