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See the World Press Photo exhibition – and how the world looked before the pandemic

Images of conflict, climate change and contradiction comprise the World Press Photo Exhibition 2020 now on show at the National Museum in Budapest – but how will the post-pandemic world look in 2021?

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Jump aboard a fire engine at Budapest’s Firefighting Museum

This Saturday sees an open day at Budapest’s Firefighting Museum, allowing youngsters to climb aboard real fire engines assembled by a district fire station in Újpest.

Wed, 16 Sep 2020

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See how Budapest’s new Ethnographic Museum is shaping up

Part museum, part park – see how the venerable Ethnographic Museum is looking as construction is about to begin around the framework soon to be completed.

Thu, 10 Sep 2020

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Rupp Hill: Admire the view, but don’t deviate from the path!

Head to Rupp Hill for an easy hike near Budapest, affording great views.

Tue, 8 Sep 2020

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See roebucks rut around Budapest

It's roebuck rutting and roaring season! Around Budapest, special tours are laid on for visitors to observe this natural phenomenon in the woodlands surrounding the city.

Mon, 7 Sep 2020

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Watchmaker, shoemaker, upholsterer – the iconic craftsmen of Újpest still at work today

A community within a community, the craftsmen of Újpest are still holding on to their trades and way of life. Photographer Miklós Déri captured these artisans for an exhibition now on public display.

Fri, 4 Sep 2020

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Free Saturday mini-concerts across Budapest from this weekend

Enjoy free mini-concerts across Budapest starting this Saturday! Look out for shows at the Várkert Bazár and the Fine Arts Museum.

Thu, 3 Sep 2020

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Revered landmark at Buda Castle, Mátyás Fountain, renovated and unveiled by grandson of its famed sculptor

Just unveiled at Buda Castle, the ornate Mátyás Fountain now shines anew thanks to colourful lighting and pristine renovation carried out by experts, including the grandson of the original sculptor.

Wed, 2 Sep 2020

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New 3D film and family-friendly features to lure more visitors to the caves of Buda

The two most accessible caves in the Duna-Ipoly National Park surrounding Budapest, Szemlő-hegyi and Pál-völgyi, have both been given an upgrade to make them more visitor-friendly. Take a look!

Mon, 31 Aug 2020

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Wander among famous Hungarians at historic Farkasréti Cemetery

Take a walk through historic Buda-side Farkasréti Cemetery and see how many famous Hungarian names you can spot, from architect Aladár Árkay to poet Zoltán Zelk!

Fri, 28 Aug 2020

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Mai Manó gallery showcases rare early travel photography of Ancient Egypt and Latin America

History comes alive at the Mai Manó House with incredible travel photographs of 19th-century Egypt and Latin America collated in two unique new exhibitions.

Thu, 27 Aug 2020

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Discover the dark secrets of District VIII on a special guided tour

Budapest's famous (sometimes infamous) District VIII offers more historic, cultural and urban wonders than you might think!

Wed, 19 Aug 2020

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Budapest’s unique Funicular – 150 years of smooth service up to Buda Castle

Up Castle Hill in under two minutes – and what a view! Now 150 years in service, Budapest’s funicular is both a major tourist attraction and an easy way to reach Buda Castle. Here's how it came to be.

Fri, 7 Aug 2020

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Welsh actor Luke Evans guides us through Budapest in new video

Welsh actor Luke Evans of The Alienist fame walks us through some of his favourite parts of Budapest in a new video.

Thu, 6 Aug 2020

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Realistic animation shows what it was like to live in Turkish-occupied Buda

A short, animated video shows what life in Budapest would have looked like during the Turkish occupation.

Tue, 4 Aug 2020

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Modern lookout tower to provide perfect panoramic views of Lake Naplás

Fancy new, modern lookout tower coming to Lake Naplás this autumn to provide panoramic views of the lake and surrounding areas in Pest.

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Guided walks around the city resume with ImagineBudapest’s Secret Garden Tour

As walking tours around the city begin to reopen, we check out ImagineBudapest's popular Secret Garden and Squares Tour, exploring the normally hidden inner courtyards and gardens of Budapest.

Mon, 3 Aug 2020

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Visit the Budapest Jewish Cemetery and New Public Cemetery in the X District

Head to the lesser-known, but no less picturesque, cemeteries of Budapest's X District, for a day out in nature.

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Shakespeare comes to Budapest in exciting new online theatre programme

Get ready for a fun twist on old classics, as Shakespeare's plays are reimagined in a new online theatre experience filming around Budapest.

Thu, 30 Jul 2020

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Yet another animal born at Budapest Zoo! Amazonian squirrel monkey joins the fold

Welcome to Budapest, Amazonian squirrel monkey! Yet another creature joins the fold at Budapest Zoo, with more cousins soon to follow.

Mon, 20 Jul 2020

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Baby boom continues at Budapest Zoo – giant anteater born

Congratulations, Isabela and William! Giant anteaters at Budapest Zoo are now proud parents, their little offspring seen being carried on its mother's back, even taking its first steps.

Mon, 13 Jul 2020

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Budapest Zoo welcomes an amorous red panda ready for some holiday romance

Desperately seeking Auróra – Bendegúz the romantic red panda has just arrived at Budapest Zoo from Germany, keen on sparking up some holiday romance.

Mon, 6 Jul 2020

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Hungarian Parliament reopens to visitors

Admire one of Budapest's finest landmarks by taking a guided tour in English of Hungarian Parliament, an ornate masterpiece overlooking the Danube.

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Rare kangaroos arrive at Budapest Zoo

See three rare Parma kangaroos at Budapest Zoo, new arrivals from Antwerp and now settling in with their great grey cousins.