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After nearly half a century, open bathing returns to Óbuda when the Római-parti Plázs opens on Friday, 30 July, allowing visitors to swim in the Danube and enjoy a day at the beach.

Head down to Kőbánya if you want to party at Kertem this year – the former City Park nightspot has moved location to a former industrial zone currently under transformation.

Thanks to a unique and innovative architectural development by Marinus Homes Kft, two special floating homes can react to changing water levels. When they rise, they float up and then return to their...

The Romans chatted on communal outdoor latrines, residents of medieval castles used moats while Georgian ladies had gravy boats – an exhibition at the Kiscelli Museum shows the history of the toilet.

Look out for the latest in Hungarian fashion and design at the online Budapest Select Concept Store, gathering artefacts by 70 top domestic brands.

Welcome back, Jeremy Cayron! After stints at key dining destinations in Europe and Asia, the top French chef returns to Budapest to oversee culinary operations at the prestigious FELIX Kitchen & Bar.

Fresco master Károly Lotz embellished the city's keynote buildings from the Habsburg era, the Basilica, the Opera House and the National Museum. Here are six of his finest works.

Award-winning A Vegán creates Shrimpz tails, salmon sashimi, and burgers stuffed with crispy bacon and melted cheddar – all delicious, all without animal ingredients and now available around Budapest!

Another green zone in Budapest – a seven-hectare recreation park will open at Pünkösdfürdő in Óbuda this year, providing sports facilities, picnic areas and an interactive nature trail.

Cartoon foxes, pirate ships and hot-air balloons all feature at Budapest's wonderful children's playgrounds, found all over the city. Here are our favourites!

Great news for hikers and cyclists – the Pilis Park Forest surrounding Budapest and much of Pest County is to receive new benches, rain shelters and barbecue spots.

Dietitian Éva Király, the driving force behind soup-base outlet the Alaplé Bár, is now branching out from Buda and setting up in Pest – as well as producing a new English-friendly menu.