Berhida
Berhida, near Lake Balaton, is full of history and charm, with a 13th-century church, scenic nature trails, and a royal legend to tell.
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Discovering Hollókő – A Timeless Hungarian Village
A visit to the historic Hungarian village of Hollókő, near the Mátra Mountains. Comparable to Bokrijk, but authentic: the houses are still in use. The village mainly lives off tourism: shops, cafés, museums in every house. You can walk to a castle and further on to a work of art called “the palm of God” with views over the valley. Conclusion: definitely worth a visit, especially if you are staying in the Mátra.
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The Stones Speak
In Székesfehérvár, just half an hour from our home, there stands a truly unique castle. Not a historical monument, not a palace of nobles, but a work of art: Bory Castle. The sculptor-architect-painter Bory worked on it for 40 years, and it really is one great artwork. As with all art: tastes differ. Personally, I…
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Summer art and culture
Around Lake Balaton, there turns out to be a lot to do in the summer. Understandably so, as half of Hungary settles along its 200 km of shoreline. Besides sunbathing and swimming, it’s clear that Hungarians also enjoy music, dance, and art.We already took part in a portion of the annual Hungarian Summer Salsa Festival…
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History lessons from Budapest
Discover Hungary’s complex history in Budapest by delving into the dark 20th century. Visit the Jewish quarters, the Great Synagogue and the Shoes Memorial for an impressive experience about the Holocaust. The Terror Háza Museum highlights the Nazi and Communist periods, while Memento Park preserves Communist statues. Learn about the silent resistance of Hungarians and their resilience. A fascinating people with a history full of nuances, where no story is black and white.
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Kids and trains…
Two very different history lessons, but both involving children and trains.
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The Trianon-Museum
There are two castles in Várpalota. One dates back to the Middle Ages and played an important role in the fight against the Turks. Construction of the second castle began in 1721 by the Zichy family. Since 2004, the second castle has housed the Trianon Museum. The Trianon Museum is the only institution in the…
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Christmas market in Budapest
According to some lists, Budapest’s Christmas market is the most beautiful in Europe. So of course we had to go and see that with our own eyes…. First of all, ‘the’ Budapest Christmas market does not exist. There is a Christmas market near the Szent István Basilica, there is one on Deák Tér, one on…
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Budapest
If anyone knows anything about Hungary, they have probably heard about its capital, Budapest.
We had been there two years ago, and visited a shop or government building regularly in recent months, but it was high time to pay another tourist visit to our capital. -
The castle of Nádasdladány
One of the beautiful castles in Hungary
