Culture, architecture, sights, history

Music, circus, dance… and books – Újbuda Children’s Book Festival offers a weekend of family fun

There's a whole weekend of family fun at the Újbuda Children’s Book Festival staged in and around the B32 Gallery & Cultural Centre, with a clown show, live music, dance and workshops.

Latest Kolodko figures depict legendary couple from Pasarét

Urban sculptor Mihajlo Kolodko has just unveiled his latest creation: an old couple who ran a popular flower stall in Pasarét, long gone but not forgotten.

Model railways now on display in Budapest

Sodor comes to Budapest – model railways are now on display at the Northern Vehicle Repair Depot in Kőbánya until 4 September.

New book to honour legendary comedian Ernie Kovacs

Who was Ernie Kovacs? Born to Hungarian parents in New Jersey, this king of early TV comedy used his Magyar heritage to create a new kind of humour, showcased in a book to be published this year.

Human stories from beautiful objects – ZOOM exhibition alters the focus at the Museum of Ethnography

Get a change of perspective at the ZOOM exhibition now showing at the Museum of Ethnography in Budapest's City Park.

New film portrays music legend Mihály Víg – director András Kécza talks to We Love Budapest

A new documentary being screened this week in Budapest captures the life and work of Hungarian music legend Mihály Víg – we speak with its director, András Kécza.

Pictures of Budapest – Colourful floors and attractive tiles

Wherever you look, fine architectural detail is everywhere in Budapest – including around your feet, as many buildings feature beautiful tiling in entranceways and on staircases.

Museum of Applied Arts showcases expertly restored relics from the Esterházy collection

Rare treasure expertly restored over seven decades is now on view at the otherwise closed Museum of Applied Arts, allowing the public to enter part of the building after several years of renovation.

Hungarian graffiti – new exhibition covers the history of local street art

From urban subculture to curated exhibition – Gallery MAX displays the history of Hungarian street art, featuring the work of strange names such as Imre Fork, Trans One and Void.

Pictures of Budapest – Spiral staircases and elegant railings

Hidden behind the doorways of Budapest, winding staircases usher the visitor into a secret world of elegant interiors and classy design. Take a look at these mesmerising images!

Watch a whole world of documentaries this month on the Verziótéka platform

Men who choose a robot for a girlfriend, the global problem of urban housing and romance in rural Croatia – these are just some of the subjects for the many documentaries available through Verziótéka.

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Welsh national festival celebrates centenary of Béla Bartók visit

A little-known performance by Béla Bartók in Aberystwyth in 1922 has inspired a series of centenary events taking place at the annual Welsh cultural festival, the National Eisteddfod, in Tregaron.

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Classy catalogue complements the Art Deco Budapest exhibition

Flick through the 300 pages of the classy catalogue for the Art Deco Budapest exhibition at the Hungarian National Gallery and get a sense of what life was like here between the wars.

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New mural depicts fantasy world amid Hungary’s largest underwater cave

immerse yourself in a watery fantasy world thanks to a new mural created by students of top design university MOME and urban artists Színes Város, inspired by the János Molnár Cave alongside the work.

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See amazing art for pennies thanks to 200-forint Tuesdays at the Műcsarnok

Pay 200 forints and see exciting art every Tuesday for a month at the Műcsarnok on Heroes’ Square.

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Museum of Applied Arts reopens for rare Esterházy exhibition

Enter the Museum of Applied Arts for the first time in five years thanks to a new temporary exhibition showcasing recently renovated Esterházy treasures.

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Open space, open dance – DancePark showcases a world of genres over 11 days

Enjoy a whole range of performances this month, from folk to contemporary to tango, when the National Dance Theatre staged DancePark 2022.

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Pictures of Budapest – Secret streets and hidden squares

The secret city – Budapest's obscure passageways and little-seen squares reveal another world, usually a short stroll from the capital's busiest boulevards. Take a look!