Hungary

In the heart of Budapest’s urban expanse, where towering ten-story buildings dominate the skyline, there lies a refreshing oasis of greenery: the Semsey Park in Újpest.  Amidst the concrete and steel, the park offers a breath of fresh air with its beautifully arranged floral compositions, providing city dwellers with the much-needed touch of nature. Named… Read more

Forty-five years ago, Budapest started to introduce the ČKD Tatra T5C5 tramways. These Czechoslovakian trams, manufactured exclusively for Budapest by the Prague-based ČKD Tatra company, represented a leap forward in urban mobility. As the 1970s drew to a close, the Hungarian Ganz factory, the default supplier of the city, was increasingly slow in producing industrial… Read more

Perched atop Castle Hill, the Buda Castle is not just a historical treasure but also a vantage point offering some of the most stunning views in Budapest. This grand palace, a testament to Hungary’s regal past, provides a sweeping panorama that captures the essence of the city’s beauty. From the castle’s terraces, visitors are treated… Read more

In the Pólus Center, a large shopping center in Budapest, I have just discovered this new addition to the array of convenient services: a honey vending machine.  This innovative concept allows shoppers to purchase bottled and packaged honey with ease, reflecting the ingenuity of Hungarian commerce and the significance of honey in the country’s culture… Read more

Last week, Hungary experienced an uncharacteristic heatwave, with temperatures soaring close to 30 degrees Celsius — well over 10 degrees above the average for this time of year.  This event is part of a growing trend where summer weather not only arrives earlier but also brings with it a volatility that can see temperatures plummet… Read more

The Romanesque Hall of the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary is one of the most impressive and beautiful museum spaces in Europe. It is a stunning example of 19th-century architecture and painting, inspired by the medieval and Renaissance art of Europe.  The hall was closed for more than 70 years, but it has recently… Read more

The impressive statue of Saint Stephen, the first king of Hungary, on a horse in the Budapest Castle district, Hungary, is not only a tribute to the founder of the Hungarian state, but also a masterpiece of art and history.  The statue was erected in 1906, as part of the celebrations of the millennium of… Read more

One of the most iconic landmarks in Budapest is the statue of Mihály Vörösmarty, a renowned Hungarian poet and dramatist, who is considered one of the founders of modern Hungarian literature.  The statue stands proudly in the center of the square named after him, Vörösmarty tér, which is a popular meeting point and a cultural… Read more

The Hősök Tere, or Heroes’ Square, at sunset is one of the most iconic and majestic sights of the Budapest, Hungary. The central point of the square is the Millennium Monument, a tribute to the Hungarian history and identity. The monument consists of a 36-meter high column with Archangel Gabriel on top, surrounded by statues… Read more