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The Great Synagogue in Budapest is not your typical Jewish temple. If you ever visited a synagogue before you probably noticed they are quite simple and austere places of prayer. But not this one! Located on the Pest side of Budapest, in the Jewish Quarter, the Great Synagogue stands tall and majestic. This is the …
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If you wonder where to eat well in Budapest, let me put your mind at rest: Hungarians take their food very seriously, so finding good food in Budapest it’s not a problem. Finding traditional Hungarian restaurants that are not overpriced tourist traps is the hard part. Especially if you try around Váci utca or Budapest …
Where to Eat in Budapest: Best Hungarian Restaurants & CafésRead More
Budapest is one of the must-see cities in Europe, renowned not only for its beautiful architecture, but also for its fantastic cultural venues. If you’re looking for cultural entertainment, you’ll find a big variety of cultural venues that host the city’s rich and bustling artistic life.
10 Most Beautiful Cultural Venues to Visit in BudapestRead More
If you are planning a trip to Budapest or other parts of Hungary, it’s probably a good idea to learn a few things about the Hungarian people and their customs. This will help you better understand their culture and thus make your visit more meaningful and pleasurable. As someone who’s married to a Hungarian and …
What You Should Know About Hungarians Before You Travel to HungaryRead More
Budapest has a reputation for being a party city, but few visitors know how complex and eccentric the city’s nightlife really is. From rooftop bars and decadent spa parties to jam-packed discos, Budapest has an abundance of venues where you can slam a drink or dance till dawn. On our latest visit to Budapest we stumbled upon …
Budapest is one of those amazing cities in Europe that seems to leave a mark on everyone who visits it. It’s hard not to be touched by its great beauty, rich culture and tumultuous history. There are a lot of interesting facts about Budapest that not every visitor to the city knows. Here are some of …
Fascinating Facts About Budapest You Probably Didn’t KnowRead More
Budapest is one of the most attractive European capitals which deserves a lot more than just 3 days. Nonetheless, most people come here either for a long weekend, or include the city into a greater European itinerary. Although there is a lot to see and do in Budapest, 3 days are probably enough time to …
How to See the Best of Budapest in 3 Days – the Perfect ItineraryRead More
My love affair with Budapest started about 20 years ago, when my (Hungarian) husband took me on my first trip to Hungary. I had very little information about Budapest at the time, but my jaw literally dropped when I first saw the Old Town area and its many attractions. Throughout the years I took countless …
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Although Hungry gained its wine making reputation through just a couple of wine styles, Hungarian wines count themselves among the oldest and most famous ones in Europe. It comes to no surprise that Hungary is a great destination for wine lovers.
The Ultimate Guide to Hungarian Wines (Top Varieties and Regions)Read More
