City Park Ice Rink Budapest reopens for season 2023

City Park Ice Rink

The Holiday Season Arrives as the City Park Ice Rink in Budapest Reopens for 2023 on November the 20th

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…

The New York Cafe Budapest

The New York Cafe

The Grand History and Vibrant Heritage of Budapest’s famous cafe

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…

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