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47 result(s) for xploring budapest in Videos

Xploring Hungary Video: Balatonfenyves - Looking At The History Of Pine-Grove

  • 5 May 2020 10:15 PM
  • getting around
Balatonfenyves has been a popular Hungarian holiday resort since the 1930's. The story of the name Fenyves (pine-grove) dates back to the time of the phylloxera epidemic in the end of the 19th century.

Video: History Of Ruin Bars In Budapest

For many it's impossible to think of Budapest without its ruin bars, but in the long span of the city’s history they are just a blip in its nightlife scene.

Retro Adventures In Budapest

Budapest is a fast developing city. Not a month seems to go by without new building springing up or a busy city square getting a much needed renovation. Also gaining speed is the gentrification of certain neighborhoods in the city – particularly the Jewish Quarter in the centre.

Photo Article: Xploring Budapest’s Bridges

Eight bridges span the Danube in Budapest linking Buda and Pest, each with a fascinating tale to tell. The oldest is the famous Chain Bridge, which was opened for public traffic in 1849. Nowadays, each bridge has a totally different character and style.

Xploring Budapest: Garden Of Philosophy

This inspiring monument on Gellért Hill, by sculptor Nandor Wagner, consists of eight bronze statues, symbolizing the different religions of the world.

Xploring Budapest: Tabán Parish Church & Deer House

In the 18th century, the slopes of Gellért Hill were covered with vineyards, and the Tabán, the area between Gellért Hill and Castle Hill, was a vibrant neighborhood.

Xploring Hungary By Boat: Jump On Board!

  • 2 May 2017 9:00 AM
  • getting around
Hungarians are keen boatmen even though Hungary has no seashore. So you can easily take an excursion on water, and explore Lake Balaton on a ship. Hungary also has some beautiful old boats, so you can enjoy some 'historic elegance' while traveling on water. Here we have a selection of ideas for all those who love this way to get around.

Xploring Budapest Video: Vasarely Museum, Budapest

  • 19 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
  • getting around
The Vasarely Museum is located in a tranquil part of Budapest (Óbuda), on the banks of the Danube. It used to function as the storage building of the grand 18th-century Zichy Palace and was turned into a museum in 1987, after Victor Vasarely (Győző Vásárhelyi) donated a rich selection of his work to the Museum of Fine Arts.

Xploring Budapest Video: Semmelweis Museum & Archives Of History Of Medicine

  • 6 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
  • getting around
The Semmelweis Medical History Museum, together with the National Medical History Library (1950) and the Archives (1974) make up the most important research basis of the Hungarian physician history. The Museum was opened in 1965. In the last 4 decades the collections of the museum got highly extended, and thus by now they form one of the richest physician and chemist historical collection.

Xploring Hungary Video: Balatonfenyves - Looking At The History Of Pine-Grove

  • 5 May 2020 10:15 PM
  • getting around
Balatonfenyves has been a popular Hungarian holiday resort since the 1930's. The story of the name Fenyves (pine-grove) dates back to the time of the phylloxera epidemic in the end of the 19th century.

Video: History Of Ruin Bars In Budapest

For many it's impossible to think of Budapest without its ruin bars, but in the long span of the city’s history they are just a blip in its nightlife scene.

Retro Adventures In Budapest

Budapest is a fast developing city. Not a month seems to go by without new building springing up or a busy city square getting a much needed renovation. Also gaining speed is the gentrification of certain neighborhoods in the city – particularly the Jewish Quarter in the centre.

Photo Article: Xploring Budapest’s Bridges

Eight bridges span the Danube in Budapest linking Buda and Pest, each with a fascinating tale to tell. The oldest is the famous Chain Bridge, which was opened for public traffic in 1849. Nowadays, each bridge has a totally different character and style.

Xploring Budapest: Garden Of Philosophy

This inspiring monument on Gellért Hill, by sculptor Nandor Wagner, consists of eight bronze statues, symbolizing the different religions of the world.

Xploring Budapest: Tabán Parish Church & Deer House

In the 18th century, the slopes of Gellért Hill were covered with vineyards, and the Tabán, the area between Gellért Hill and Castle Hill, was a vibrant neighborhood.

Xploring Hungary By Boat: Jump On Board!

  • 2 May 2017 9:00 AM
  • getting around
Hungarians are keen boatmen even though Hungary has no seashore. So you can easily take an excursion on water, and explore Lake Balaton on a ship. Hungary also has some beautiful old boats, so you can enjoy some 'historic elegance' while traveling on water. Here we have a selection of ideas for all those who love this way to get around.

Xploring Budapest Video: Vasarely Museum, Budapest

  • 19 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
  • getting around
The Vasarely Museum is located in a tranquil part of Budapest (Óbuda), on the banks of the Danube. It used to function as the storage building of the grand 18th-century Zichy Palace and was turned into a museum in 1987, after Victor Vasarely (Győző Vásárhelyi) donated a rich selection of his work to the Museum of Fine Arts.

Xploring Budapest Video: Semmelweis Museum & Archives Of History Of Medicine

  • 6 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
  • getting around
The Semmelweis Medical History Museum, together with the National Medical History Library (1950) and the Archives (1974) make up the most important research basis of the Hungarian physician history. The Museum was opened in 1965. In the last 4 decades the collections of the museum got highly extended, and thus by now they form one of the richest physician and chemist historical collection.