Thai lunch for my namesday
We celebrate our namesday in Hungary. Mine is on March 3rd and I celebrated with a thai family dinner.
Christmas in Hungary is a joyous and deeply cultural holiday, full of ancient folk traditions, delicious foods, and meaningful celebrations with family and friends. Many Hungarian Christmas customs reveal the strong Christian background as well as remnants of old pagan winter solstice rituals.
The Christmas season traditionally begins on December 5th with Mikulás Eve, when children polish their shoes and place them on the window sill hoping St. Nicholas will come and fill them with candy, small toys, and fruit. Some naughty children may find a golden…
It’s that time of year again when the air turns crisp, the smell of gingerbread fills the streets, and the iconic City Park Ice Rink in Budapest reopens its doors to usher in another exciting winter season. This year marks the 139th anniversary of the beloved ice rink, which first opened its frozen waters to the public back in 1870. As one of the oldest and largest outdoor ice…
Just across the Chain Bridge and River Danube on Pest side sits the stunning Gresham Palace – now Four Seasons Hotel. The palace is a true masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture that reflects its changing roles over the past century and a witness of the city’s rich history.
The site where the Gresham Palace now stands was originally home to the Nákó House, built in 1827. In 1880, the London-based Gresham Life Assurance Company decided…
Budapest is a charming city that shines in the fall. With fall foliage providing a colorful backdrop, cooler temperatures that are perfect for long walks and sightseeing, and fewer tourists than the peak summer months, you’ll be able to fully immerse yourself in all that this dynamic capital has to offer.
Soak in thermal Baths
Budapest is known for its famous thermal baths, and they are an absolute…
The New York Cafe stands as one of the most iconic and historically significant cafes in Budapest. Located on the grand Erzsébet Boulevard, this cafe exudes an elegant sophistication mixed with the bustling energy of a literary coffeehouse. It has an illustrious history spanning over a century, making it a cultural institution of both Hungary and the cafe society of Europe.
The New York Cafe first opened its doors in 1894 during Budapest’s golden fin-de-siècle era. Designed…
Nestled within the grand Wenckheim Palace in Budapest lies the Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library, one of the most significant libraries in Hungary. Beyond simply housing books, this lavish library space has a rich history intertwined with Budapest’s vibrant literary and intellectual culture. Stepping inside the ornate rooms offers a window into both Hungary’s heritage and the evolving role of libraries in society.
The backdrop to the library is the imposing Wenckheim Palace itself located on Üllői Road. Built between 1874-1880 for the aristocratic Wenckheim…
Unicum was originally created by Dr. Zwack as a medical tonic and digestif. Being one Hungary’s…
You ask why you trust my opinion, since as a Hungarian I am certainly biased about the capital of my country. I have to say that I have been to many places in the world, I have seen amazing places.
I see Budapest’s special appeal in the many cultural influences that have affected the city throughout its long history.
On a short walk through the city, you can come across ancient Roman ruins and street art, Art Nouveau buildings, Europe’s largest synagogue…