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Spot the Budapest landmarks in these modern films made by top movie stars in the Hungarian capital – or revel in the pre-war glamour of a glittering European metropolis.

People stuck inside are turning themselves into works of art, at the behest of challenges issued by museums worldwide. Now Budapest's Museum of Fine Arts has joined in – with entertaining results!

See this selection of images illustrating a century of dining and drinking in Budapest for an atmospheric insight into how the city relaxed in years gone by – a perfect antidote to the current crisis.

Fine hams, eggs, braided breads and all kinds of Easter treats are available for home delivery from all kinds of shops, restaurants and outlets around Budapest – so there's no need to miss out!

How a century of urban history and half-century of neglect were swept away to make room for the construction of today's gleaming Corvin Quarter, mall, cinema, contemporary cityscape and all.

Fine Easter fare for everyone, in traditional Hungarian or classy French style, delivered to your door from the five-star kitchen at the Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge.

Vegan groceries are now available for purchase from the outdoor market on Dob utca, with home delivery and a more digitised operation slated for the near future.

The story of Budapest's venerable Mátyás Pince, from a Habsburg-era pub to a restaurant catering to stellar guests – the first feature in our Fork Tales.

A young adult choir from Budapest has created a virtual quarantine performance of Panic! at the Disco's hit song, 'High Hopes', stitched together from individual videos made at home.

Saturday services now introduced on many of Budapest's public-transport lines, after the drop in passenger traffic around the city. Larger vehicles serve busier routes to combat overcrowding.

Set to the poignant tune 'A csend' ('Silence') by Hungarian indie pop band Margaret Island, ‘Budapest – the Silent City’ captures the beauty of our capital, its sights and landmarks empty of people.

Dance workouts are the stock-in-trade of local instructor Krisztina Hera, as she and her family help us all stay active during the coronavirus lockdown.