105 result(s) for history in Getting around
Tourism Thriving in Esztergom - Star City of Danube Bend Region
- 26 Sep 2023 5:48 AM
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By combining its special historical and cultural values, its favorable natural features, and new culinary attractions, Esztergom (northern Hungary) has attracted a wider audience than ever before, and by the end of July, the number of local overnight stays had increased by 15 percent, writes Világgazdaság.
Top 7 Free Attractions in Budapest
- 22 Sep 2023 9:02 AM
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As the song says, the best things in life are free. And this is just as true in Budapest, where there are plenty of free options for folks on a budget. Many museums, parks, and landmarks can be enjoyed without spending a single forint, here’s a look at seven choices around this beautiful city – while most of these are free things to do in Budapest, a very affordable option is also included.
Insider’s Guide: Hungarian National Museum in Budapest
- 17 Aug 2023 9:06 AM
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Predating Budapest’s many landmarks unveiled in the later 1800s, the Hungarian National Museum was built in the ten years before the Uprising of 1848 – in fact, it is indelibly linked to those momentous events. In our continuing series proving the backstories to Budapest’s great landmarks, we look at this former seat of government, now housing a comprehensive display showing the history of ...
Top 7 Castles in Hungary
- 11 Aug 2023 12:06 PM
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Set in picturesque countryside, Hungary’s historic array of castles reflect the country’s colourful history. Most are national symbols of courage, many are perched on picturesque hilltops, one is nestled by a lovely tranquil lake and another is the guardian of the Danube Bend.
Top 10 Towns Around Lake Balaton – From Summer Resorts to Hidden Gems
- 19 Jul 2023 4:25 PM
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Balaton is Hungary’s holiday getaway, a large lake lined with lively and charming resorts along each shore. The vibrant party hub of Siófok typifies the south side, the historic serenity of Tihany the north.
Insider’s Guide: Top 7 Statues in Budapest with Fascinating Backstories
- 11 Jul 2023 7:29 AM
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Poets, composers and statesmen proudly stand around Budapest, their likenesses centrepiecing the city’s main squares and boulevards. But what about the more unusual figures, the statues and installations whose stories have you wondering how and why they got there?
Insider’s Guide: Heroes’ Square in Budapest
- 10 Jul 2023 1:53 PM
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Of Budapest’s many landmarks, few make a statement as bold as Heroes’ Square, Hősök tere to Hungarians, bookending Andrássy út before the greenery of City Park.
Xploring Hungary Video: National Memorial Park, Pákozd
- 28 Jun 2023 7:40 AM
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The Military Memorial Park Pákozd - National Memorial Site was established in 1951 in the vicinity of the Obelisk erected to commemorate the battle of Pákozd-Sukoró on September 29, 1848, on Mészeg Hill in Pákozd.
Insider’s Guide: Kolodko's Strange Small Statues Around Budapest
- 14 Jun 2023 6:02 PM
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As you pass Budapest’s key sites and vantage points, keep a look out for a strange little figure you might see alongside. These figurines are the work of sculptor Mihály Kolodko and often embellish the story behind the landmark, usually in an offbeat, humorous way.
Tourism Thriving in Esztergom - Star City of Danube Bend Region
- 26 Sep 2023 5:48 AM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- getting around
By combining its special historical and cultural values, its favorable natural features, and new culinary attractions, Esztergom (northern Hungary) has attracted a wider audience than ever before, and by the end of July, the number of local overnight stays had increased by 15 percent, writes Világgazdaság.
Top 7 Free Attractions in Budapest
- 22 Sep 2023 9:02 AM
- getting around
As the song says, the best things in life are free. And this is just as true in Budapest, where there are plenty of free options for folks on a budget. Many museums, parks, and landmarks can be enjoyed without spending a single forint, here’s a look at seven choices around this beautiful city – while most of these are free things to do in Budapest, a very affordable option is also included.
Insider’s Guide: Hungarian National Museum in Budapest
- 17 Aug 2023 9:06 AM
- getting around
Predating Budapest’s many landmarks unveiled in the later 1800s, the Hungarian National Museum was built in the ten years before the Uprising of 1848 – in fact, it is indelibly linked to those momentous events. In our continuing series proving the backstories to Budapest’s great landmarks, we look at this former seat of government, now housing a comprehensive display showing the history of ...
Top 7 Castles in Hungary
- 11 Aug 2023 12:06 PM
- getting around
Set in picturesque countryside, Hungary’s historic array of castles reflect the country’s colourful history. Most are national symbols of courage, many are perched on picturesque hilltops, one is nestled by a lovely tranquil lake and another is the guardian of the Danube Bend.
Top 10 Towns Around Lake Balaton – From Summer Resorts to Hidden Gems
- 19 Jul 2023 4:25 PM
- getting around
Balaton is Hungary’s holiday getaway, a large lake lined with lively and charming resorts along each shore. The vibrant party hub of Siófok typifies the south side, the historic serenity of Tihany the north.
Insider’s Guide: Top 7 Statues in Budapest with Fascinating Backstories
- 11 Jul 2023 7:29 AM
- getting around
Poets, composers and statesmen proudly stand around Budapest, their likenesses centrepiecing the city’s main squares and boulevards. But what about the more unusual figures, the statues and installations whose stories have you wondering how and why they got there?
Insider’s Guide: Heroes’ Square in Budapest
- 10 Jul 2023 1:53 PM
- getting around
Of Budapest’s many landmarks, few make a statement as bold as Heroes’ Square, Hősök tere to Hungarians, bookending Andrássy út before the greenery of City Park.
Xploring Hungary Video: National Memorial Park, Pákozd
- 28 Jun 2023 7:40 AM
- getting around
The Military Memorial Park Pákozd - National Memorial Site was established in 1951 in the vicinity of the Obelisk erected to commemorate the battle of Pákozd-Sukoró on September 29, 1848, on Mészeg Hill in Pákozd.
Insider’s Guide: Kolodko's Strange Small Statues Around Budapest
- 14 Jun 2023 6:02 PM
- getting around
As you pass Budapest’s key sites and vantage points, keep a look out for a strange little figure you might see alongside. These figurines are the work of sculptor Mihály Kolodko and often embellish the story behind the landmark, usually in an offbeat, humorous way.