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From shamans to Star Wars – stunning permanent exhibition opens at the House of Hungarian Music

Take a walk through the history of music when you visit the interactive exhibition Sound Dimensions – Musical Journeys in Space & Time at the newly opened House of Hungarian Music in City Park.

New drone video shows the beauty of Budapest in winter

Follow filmmaker Roxana Beloiu as she takes in the outstanding sights of Budapest in winter in her dramatic new video featuring amazing drone shots over our fair city.

Free exhibition shows vast lithograph by famed US-Hungarian artist László Dús

See one of the world's largest lithographs and other large works by László Dús, along with pieces by his contemporary László Ottó, at Budapest’s Judit Virág Gallery this month.

Budapest Architecture Film Festival returns in March

Look out for the Budapest Architecture Film Festival, showing English-friendly films on urban themes between 3-6 March.

Prizes awarded at BIDF 2022 – festival now streams best documentary films online until 13 February

Watch award-winning films from BIDF 2022 online until 13 February, including Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s acclaimed animation Flee and Lesia Kordonets’ pertinent Pushing Boundaries.

UK expert places Budapest Zoo among the best in Europe

Budapest Zoo rated 15th out of 126 in Europe by leading UK expert Anthony Sheridan, assessed according to biodiversity, research, conservation and the overall visitor experience.

New tourist attractions to open at the Aquincum Museum in former Roman Budapest

See how the Romans lived in Budapest 2,000 years ago when the new user-friendly attractions at the Aquincum Museum are unveiled.

Renovated Opera House soon to be unveiled – see gorgeous images of its revamped interior

See how the Budapest's beautiful Opera House is looking after its major renovation – audiences to be welcomed back this March!

Hidden Budapest: The secret history of Szentháromság tér

A honey trap for errant diplomats, an Ottoman school and a cemetery all form part of the patchwork history of Szentháromság tér, the prominent Buda square by Matthias Church.

All the world’s a stage... Budapest’s best independent theatres

The cultural scene of Budapest is far richer for its alternative theatres, where mainly Hungarian-language productions can range from Molière comedy to contemporary drama.

From the legendary Gellért to a grateful bear – take an urban walk along Bartók Béla út

Stroll with us along Bartók Béla út, Buda's busy boulevard, as we pop into galleries, sit in legendary literary cafés and meet a grateful bear by the Bottomless Lake.

Museum of Fine Arts and other Budapest sights feature in trailer for new Marvel mini-series

Look out for landmarks such as Museum of Fine Arts and Király utca, as well as Fő tér in Szentendre, in this short trailer just released to promote the upcoming Marvel mini-series, Moon Knight.

Endre Ady Memorial Museum reopens

New installations, larger exhibition spaces and a series of talks now feature at the revamped Endre Ady Memorial Museum in downtown Budapest, showcasing the life and work of Hungary's celebrated poet.

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How did Budapest get its street names? Part 1: Pubs and mail coaches

Taverns named after English kings, air alcohol and mail coaches – there are many origins for Budapest's street signs. To start our new series, we focus on the more curious.

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Film, fashion and football – life in Budapest 100 years ago

Trauma, chaos and demonstrations typified life in Budapest a century ago – along with new developments in literature and fashion amid a raging pandemic.

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Roll up, roll up! Budapest Circus Festival comes to town – see our fabulous photo gallery!

it's Budapest Circus Festival week! Running until 17 January, this annual cavalcade of classic acts keep families entertained while industry professionals liaise. See our great photos of the show!

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Learn everyday Hungarian for an easier stay in Budapest! Lesson 13: Téli álmot alszik

It's winter, and with it Hungarian phrases related to hibernation and the prime exponents of seasonal sleep, bears. These creatures provide the inspiration for many a Magyar saying.

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Petőfi Literary Museum closes for renovation

Later this year, memorial celebrations will honour Sándor Petőfi, Hungary's national poet. In order to house his new permanent exhibition, the Petőfi Literary Museum is closing for renovation.

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Visit Budapest’s synagogue triangle – historic houses of worship cluster close together in town

Budapest's three main synagogues stand within a short walk of each other in the Jewish Quarter, close to the city centre. Their architecture reveals many things about their approaches to Judaism.

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Discover the secrets of Buda Castle at Budapest100 in 2022

Stick the dates of 14-15 May in your diary, when the expert team at Budapest100 will take visitors round secret parts of the Castle District to reveal their hidden past.

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Where printers fought doctors and love conquered a Casanova knight – the hidden story of Gutenberg tér

Discover the adventurous story of Gutenberg tér, a popular square near the Palace Quarter long fought over by doctor and printer alike.

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New blog showcases fascinating Fortepan, Hungary’s unique photo archive

Sign up for the fortnightly blog in English created by Fortepan, Budapest's unique public photo resource – and delve into Hungary's social history over the course of the 20th century.

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Thinking outside the box – Othernity show at the Ludwig Museum reinvents modern architecture

The current exhibition at the Ludwig Museum, 'Othernity – Reconditioning Our Modern Heritage', shows how to improve Socialist-era architecture with a touch of 21st-century thinking.

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Learn everyday Hungarian for an easier stay in Budapest! Lesson 12: BÚÉK!

Learn what BÚÉK! means, the most popular greeting to celebrate the new year in Hungary.

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House of Hungarian Music soon to open in City Park

Soon to open the public, the House of Hungarian Music is concert hall, museum and education centre in one – but its revolutionary design has been the focus of most attention.

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