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National Museum conjures up Harry Potter from its new virtual fantasy exhibition

Discover the world of Harry Potter at the Hungarian Fantasy Museum – a virtual invention by the Hungarian National Museum using priceless artefacts interwoven with a few magic stories.

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, 18 Nov 2020

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Explore autumn 2020 in this stunning photo gallery of Budapest

Step away from coronavirus woes to explore Budapest virtually, as its fall foliage shows off its best colours.

Fri, 13 Nov 2020

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Mr Bean’s teddy bear adorns former British Embassy in the latest work by Kolodko

Guerrilla sculptor Mihajlo Kolodko unveils his newest mini-sculpture in Budapest, a nod to the fictional TV character Mr Bean and the former British Embassy.

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.

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Take a virtual tour of Budapest’s most popular thermal spa, the Széchenyi

Dive in to the rich history of Budapest's most popular baths, the Széchenyi – and wander around its ornate pools in our video!

Tue, 10 Nov 2020

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The men who made Budapest: Miklós Ybl

Some of Budapest's most iconic buildings, including the Opera House, the Várkert Bazár and the top of St Stephen's Basilica, were the work of one man, Miklós Ybl. Who was he?

Fri, 6 Nov 2020

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On the beat – new photo exhibition showcases Budapest’s alternative music scene behind the Iron Curtain

Tune into 'Beat Fest', a lively new photographic exhibition at Budapest's Műcsarnok, 200 images by János Kőbányai capturing the city's alternative music scene as it unfolded behind the Iron Curtain.

Mon, 2 Nov 2020

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Check out this year’s Aquincum Halloween celebration

Check out photos of fire-laden sword fights, pumpkin beauty contests and pagan revelry in full costume from this year's Halloween event at the Aquincum Museum.

Thu, 29 Oct 2020

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Discover Budapest’s atmospheric cemeteries for All Saints’ Day

For All Saints’ Day, Budapest's atmospheric cemeteries fill with visitors paying respects to lost loved ones with flowers and candles. Take a walk around the main graveyards in these three videos.

Tue, 27 Oct 2020

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Get spooky with ancient Halloween celebrations at Aquincum

Immerse yourself in all things Halloween at the fiery annual Celtic pagan festival staged at the Aquincum Museum this Saturday, 31 October.

Mon, 26 Oct 2020

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A look back at Alajos Hauszmann – architect of Buda Castle now in the spotlight a century later

Meet the man behind Buda Castle, the New York Palace and former Museum of Ethnography: Alajos Hauszmann, whose name carries significant resonance more than a century later.

Tue, 20 Oct 2020

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Turning trash into top furniture – Design Without Borders puts the planet first

One man's trash is turned into treasured artefacts at Design Without Borders, now showing at the Kiscelli Museum.

Fri, 16 Oct 2020

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Sleeping Beauty, awake! Schossberger Castle reopens as a luxury hotel

Stay in the lap of luxury at Botaniq Castle of Tura an hour from Budapest – where history and contemporary design combine in a fairy-tale setting.

Thu, 15 Oct 2020

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Ludwig named Museum of the Year

A first for Budapest – the Ludwig has just been named Museum of the Year for 2020, the first time that the prize has gone to an institution whose main remit is contemporary art.

Wed, 14 Oct 2020

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Budapest Art Week returns with special events and exhibitions

Immerse yourself in visual culture as Budapest Art Week returns to 74 locations, staging 100 exhibitions, 90-plus events, guided tours, performances and workshops!

Mon, 12 Oct 2020

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A phoenix rises in the Castle District – plans reveal the rebuild of a historic mansion

Former home of archdukes and Habsburg military commanders in the Castle District to be rebuilt – here's how the historic Teleki Palace will look once plans are finalised.

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We Love Budapest photographer gets his own show at the Capa Center

See how Budapest looked this spring, illustrated in the unusual images of award-winning We Love Budapest photographer Sándor Csudai, on display at the prestigious Capa Center.

Tue, 6 Oct 2020

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Get outdoors this autumn – a romantic hike up the slopes of Nagy-Szénás

Head to Nagy-Szénás, only six kilometres outside Budapest, for a panoramic hike in undisturbed wilderness.

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Downtown ship museum shows 200 years of Danube transport in Budapest

A century-year-old steamship right in the city centre is a museum and an attraction in itself, telling the 200-year-old story of river transport in Budapest. Climb aboard and sail through time!

Thu, 1 Oct 2020

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Meet Hungary’s Great Gatsby – stunning new stage show portrays classic novel

A spectacular stage show at the Vígszínház portrays the classic novel 'The Great Gatsby', in Hungarian with English surtitles. Lead actor József Wunderlich talks about his role as a doomed romantic.

Wed, 30 Sep 2020

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Pannon Philharmonic create bright new world for International Music Day

See how the Pannon Philharmonic Orchestra celebrate International Music Day on 1 October with a stirring video inspired by the New World Symphony – and see the PPO play live at Müpa on 2 October.

Tue, 29 Sep 2020

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Stunning medieval altar to be unveiled at the National Gallery after 75 years of restoration

See the brilliant winged altar of Kisszeben at the National Gallery, now complete after 75 years of painstaking and expert restoration.

Fri, 25 Sep 2020

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Campona KockaPark – dreaming big from small bricks

Take LEGO® to the nth degree at the Campona KockaPark, where Budapest landmarks, film sets and famous characters are brought to life, brick by brick.