Memento Park showcases the life in Hungary under the Soviet rule. Located on the outskirts of Budapest this park is not on the main tourist routes. This post will show you the main attractions of this “Socialist theme Park” so you can decide if it is worth visiting for you. At the end of WW …
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If you’ve only got a few days in Budapest, then one of the neighborhoods I recommend visiting is the Jewish Quarter. Budapest Jewish Quarter is the district of contradictions. This is the smallest district in Budapest but it has the highest population density. It is home of the Jewish community but also the new party …
Tomb of Gül Baba is one of the most special reminders of 16th – 17th-century Hungarian history, when for a long period Buda and central Hungary were under Turkish occupation. This is one of the quirkiest attractions in Budapest. Who was Gül Baba? Gül Baba was a Bektashi dervish, poet, and mystic. He arrived to …
If you are not entirely content with common travel destinations but also interested in more quirky and untouched areas, these unusual places in Budapest will spark your sense of curiosity. Here is a list of the quirkiest attractions in Budapest Michael Jackson memorial tree Yes, Budapest has a memorial tree that commemorates Michael Jackson. And …
Budapest on screen: where famous films were shot around the city Budapest has a long and colorful film history: from cinema classics to today’s blockbusters. Budapest has made appearances on screen, playing herself and many other cities, adding some “Eastern European” touch to the films. It has also doubled as Buenos Aires, Baltimore, Berlin, Moscow …
Let’s count the ways we love Budapest, the things that make us happy 1. Wandering around the castle district It’s a no brainer. Everybody loves strolling the cobblestoned streets of the Castle District. Young couples holding hands, elderly couples sunbathing on a bench, little kids racing on Tóth Árpád promenade on their tricycles, tourists marveling …
Paris Courtyard had been asleep for a long time, sleeping under the its shabby walls and her gorgeous ornamentation. It was like a beauty dressed in rags. History of Paris Courtyard Originally the building, called Brudern House, was an eclectic-style residential and office building on Ferenciek Square. The Brudern House was named after the building …
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Downtown Budapest is full courtyards, these hidden miracles, and while some are closed for visitors, others are not only accessible, but also act as passageways or quiet oases where we can relax a bit just steps away from the bustling city. Let’s uncover the most interesting ones! Gozsdu Courtyard Entrances: 13 Király street – 16 …
Between the 1890s and the 1910s huge investments made Budapest a modern metropolis. Heroes’ Square, this majestic gateway to City Park was erected in 1896. The first metro of continental Europe was built also that time and it is still in use. Several market halls were built, such as the Great Market Hall and the …
Fisherman’s Bastion is the most instagramable site of Budapest. I can prove it. First, let’s start with a challenge! Go to Instagram, search for #Fishermansbastion and see it for yourself. Instagram influencers and wannabes flock to this monument in droves during dawn (* we will get back to its reason, so read on). If I …
