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Hungarian Zsuzsa Mihalek and her team bag the Production Design BAFTA for Poor Things

Yesterday, Poor Things took home 7 BAFTAs out of 13 nominations, including the Best Actress award for Emma Stone and the Best Production Design.

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A Muggle's guide to Harry Potter-styled buildings in Budapest

Attention, Millennials: if you also eagerly awaited your letter from Hogwarts, this list is for you.

Thu, 15 Feb 2024

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Budapest Zoo's majestic Biodome is about to turn into an illuminated spectacle

March heralds the arrival of the 'Lightdome,' illuminating the whole space with awe-inspiring creations by both local and international light artists.

Wed, 14 Feb 2024

Fri, 9 Feb 2024

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Where to celebrate carnival season in Budapest in 2024

Farsang, the Hungarian equivalent of the carnival season, stretches from January 6th until February 14th this year. Here is how to celebrate it.

Mon, 5 Feb 2024

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Peek into the vibrant New Year Celebrations of Budapest's Chinatown through our photos

Last weekend, Budapest's Chinatown came alive with the lively celebrations of the Year of the Dragon. Relive the festive moments through our photos!

Fri, 2 Feb 2024

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Budapest welcomes Van Gogh – The Immersive Experience

Explore the most compelling works of the Dutch master like never before – through a digital art exhibition.

Tue, 30 Jan 2024

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Eddie Redmayne, star of the Fantastic Beasts series, enjoys a caffeine fix at a local speciality café

British actor Eddie Redmayne, currently shooting in Budapest, was spotted at a downtown speciality coffee shop.

Tue, 23 Jan 2024

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Budapest site named among The Guardian's Best European Cultural Trips

Voted by The Guardian readers, this marvellous Budapest attraction has become one of the favourites among European cultural trips.

Thu, 18 Jan 2024

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Budapest in the seventies from a boy’s perspective

Get a sneak peek of precious black-and-white moments, then visit his exhibition at the Capa Centre!

Wed, 10 Jan 2024

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Budapest's newest multifunctional hub to be built atop Puskás Ferenc metro station

See the plans for the new development, offering a blend of commercial and service spaces, a unique F&B hub, offices, and a hotel.

Tue, 9 Jan 2024

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Ugly or not? – Controversial architecture in Budapest

What is supposed to look pleasant can sometimes be huge and bulky to the point of grotesqueness. Check out our list of architectural blunders!

Sun, 24 Dec 2023

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Happy Christmas from the team of We Love Budapest!

Budapest is decked out in Christmas decorations, and we have compiled the most atmospheric scenes in the city.

Mon, 18 Dec 2023

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This is what Budapest's new museum could look like

Sanatorium to cultural hub: take a sneak peek at the winning design for the Hungarian Museum of Architecture.

Wed, 13 Dec 2023

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The spectacular DIVA exhibition from London's V&A Museum is coming to Budapest in 2024

Travelling from London's Victoria and Albert Museum, the empowering collection will be on view from May 2024 at the House of Music Hungary.

Thu, 7 Dec 2023

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10 amazing things to do for free with your Budapest Card

We share tips on how to experience Budapest for less from free museum tours to special transportation and boat trips.

Wed, 6 Dec 2023

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Mulled wine and Christmas trees – See snapshots from Budapest's biggest Christmas markets

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you explore the biggest markets in Budapest through our photos.

Tue, 5 Dec 2023

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See Christmas trams and buses embark on their festive journeys

We captured the dazzling Christmas fleet – trams and buses decked in lights and decorations – set off on its journey.

Fri, 1 Dec 2023

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Christmas rides are here – These are the festive vehicles to watch out for

Christmas wouldn't be complete without our trams, buses, trolleys, and even the festive HÉV (suburban railway) adorned in twinkling lights.

Mon, 20 Nov 2023

Wed, 15 Nov 2023

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Step into an illuminated Christmas Wonderland at Lumina Park's new exhibition

At Lumina Christmas, you can stroll through a million fairy lights, spot reindeer, enjoy a carousel ride, and say hello to elves or Santa Claus.

Mon, 13 Nov 2023

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A Loki poster by a Hungarian illustrator was featured on Marvel UK's Instagram

See the work of Aliz Buzás, who created an Art Deco-style poster for Loki's second season as a part of a contest!

Tue, 7 Nov 2023

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This is what Budapest's new 90-metre-high tower will look like

With its 90 metres, the MBH Bank headquarters, the second tallest tower in Budapest will be built at the Pest end of the Árpád Bridge.

Mon, 6 Nov 2023

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View the largest Zsolnay exhibition in an astonishing Art Nouveau villa

The major Zsolnay exhibition, featuring pieces from the world-famous Hungarian porcelain factory, opened in one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau villas in Budapest. Check it out!

Fri, 3 Nov 2023

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Angelina Jolie visited Budapest's gorgeous Opera House

The American actress seemed to be completely captivated by Verdi's Requiem last night.