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A day at the Opera – see how costumes and sets are created at the new Eiffel Workshop

The new Eiffel Workshop, created from a former train-repair depot, accommodates the costume and set designers from Budapest's illustrious Opera House – plus a rehearsal space for chamber performances.

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Exploring Budapest’s street art

Delve into the wonderful world of street art in Budapest, murals, statues and figurines, on walls, in squares and even in an underground car park.

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The man who gave Budapest colour: Ödön Lechner

Indulge in the story of Ödön Lechner, one of Hungary's most revered architects, and the pioneer of Hungarian Art Nouveau.

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Happy Xmas from the Opera – watch a live performance of The Nutcracker for free!

A Christmas show for all the family – watch a stellar performance of revered ballet The Nutcracker for free thanks to a live broadcast provided by Budapest's Opera House on 24-25 December.

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Meet Catherine Dickens, Hungarian descendent of the famed Charles Dickens

Did you know that Charles Dickens has a great-great-granddaughter living in Hungary? Meet Catherine Dickens, the powerhouse entrepreneur running a holiday rental service in Csákberény!

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How to make the most out of this year’s online Christmas Market

Don't fret – we have all the steps you need to enjoy the online Budapest Christmas Market 2020, browsing, cooking, nibbling and sipping at home!

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Budapest100 2021 to focus on post-war reconstruction

See how the city was rebuilt after conflict and destruction when Budapest100 themes its annual architectural open-doors weekend next May around post-war reconstruction.

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Window into a greener world – special Advent calendar lights up Bartók Béla út

This year, Advent can still be exciting and ethical thanks to an innovative idea by the Kultúrgorilla Design Management Studio, whose Advent for Good lights up Bartók Béla út through December.

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Local choir gets shout-out from popular Hungarian group BBC

A local singing group in Budapest has released their first professional music video, to the tune of Bagossy Brothers Company's hit 'Olyan Ő'.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.