Gastro Budapest
The golden age of the Budapest bisztró
Before bistros became trendy – take a look at these Socialist-era bisztrós, cheap, quick and dripping with retro character.
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Budapest
Curfew to remain in place until 1 March at least
Another month of curfew – restrictive measures to remain in place until 1 March at least, according to Gergely Gulyás, head of the Prime Minister’s Office.
Budapest
Influential socialites, a murder mystery and a shooting range – the dramatic history of Lövölde tér
Named after the shooting range that once stood there, Lövölde tér was also the site of a famous café, the home of a world-famous author and a blank canvas for contemporary artists.
Budapest
How focal square Blaha Lujza tér will look after 2022
More green space, accessible walkways and water features – how main Budapest junction Blaha Lujza tér is being transformed in 2021 and 2022.
Wed, 27 Jan 2021
Budapest
Chain Bridge to be decked out in new lighting
New LED lighting will transform the Chain Bridge as part of a major renovation starting in February – even the beloved lions should be beaming after dark!
Mon, 25 Jan 2021
Sights & culture Budapest
Budapest wins 2020 Bridgehunter Awards
The 2020 Bridgehunter Awards recognise Budapest's bridges as this year's winner!
Budapest
Rare lion relief found at former royal house in Buda Castle
After discoveries of a Roman coin, a medieval silver dinar and a ring, a new find has been unearthed during the reconstruction of Buda Castle: a relief of a lioness that once decorated a royal house,
Fri, 22 Jan 2021
Budapest
See how Oktogon has changed over a century or more
Where Andrássy út and the Nagykörút meet, Oktogon has always been one of Budapest's main crossing points – which is why it has changed name and appearance so often.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021
Nightlife Budapest
New map shows Budapest’s cult nightspots of the ’90s
Plotting a decade of after-dark fun post-Communism, a new map reveals the key bars, pubs and nightspots that brought Budapest to life during the 1990s. Is your favourite on there?
Budapest
Exploring Budapest: District II
As part of our Exploring Budapest video series, we trek out to District II to admire the Bauhaus architecture, panoramic views and busy transport hubs!
Wed, 20 Jan 2021
Budapest
Szent János Hospital in line for major renovation
One of Budapest's major hospitals, Szent János, is now being renovated, a major project involving many listed buildings and facilities spreading over 14 hectares.
Tue, 19 Jan 2021
Budapest
Chain Bridge renovation starts at last!
At long last, renovation work will start on Budapest's most iconic sight, the Chain Bridge, from the end of February. The handover is scheduled for the autumn of 2023.
Sights & culture Budapest
The hidden treasure of the Castle District – the De la Motte-Beer Palace
History, art and apothecary meet at the De la Motte-Beer Palace on Dísz tér in the Castle District, a rare example of authentic Baroque décor dating back to the 1700s and early 1800s.
Mon, 18 Jan 2021
Budapest
Award-winning Budapest architects to design new Népliget station
After delivering two sleek stations on contemporary Metro line 4, Budapest designers sporaarchitects have been tasked with creating the new station at Népliget, a transfer hub on the Southern Ring.
Gastro Budapest
Disappearing history: legendary Buda restaurant to be partially demolished
Two hundred years of hospitality in jeopardy – new owners seek to partially demolish the Márványmenyasszony, where Széchenyi and Wesselényi once caroused.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021
Active Budapest
10 best things to do in Budapest this winter
How to enjoy yourself this winter in Budapest, indoors and out, from doing a cool designer jigsaw at home to finding the best hot soup in town.
Sights & culture Budapest
Take a sneak peek at the vintage locomotives to be showcased at the new Transport Museum
How the new Transport Museum is shaping up – we peruse the vintage locomotives that will be part of this major cultural attraction at a former train-repair depot.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021
Budapest
Dazzling images show first dusting of snow on Gellért Hill
See how expert photographer Sándor Csudai captured the snowy scenes of sunrise from atop Gellért Hill, gazing down over Budapest in all her dawn glory.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
Budapest
Keleti station overhaul to start in 2021
All change at Keleti station, where a new passenger centre, a revamped subterranean level and the redeployment of nearby properties are all earmarked for 2021.
Budapest
Exploring Budapest: District I
Explore all of Budapest with us, starting at the very beginning... District I! All the iconic sights and more are featured in our new three-minute video!
Tue, 12 Jan 2021
Active Budapest
Huge rise in Budapest cyclist numbers
A massive 61% more people cycled around in Budapest in December than during the same month a year ago – counting towards an overall 15% year-on-year rise compared to 2019.
Budapest
Hidden Budapest: Lőrinc pap tér, the square where religion and revelry meet
Deep in District VIII, Lőrinc pap tér hides a fascinating history involving classic literary figures, noble dynasties, shady drinking dens, alternative cinemas and a medieval peasant revolt.
Mon, 11 Jan 2021
Active Budapest
See how the abandoned Rác Baths look today
Still closed a decade after a major renovation, the Rác Baths take on a ghostly appearance through the lens of ace photographer Tamás Pataki, who gained access to the complex to take these images.
Budapest
Remembering the forgotten glory of Hungary’s naval days
The ships are gone, but these Óbuda barracks remain as a testament to Hungary’s once flourishing naval past.
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