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European Day of Historic Gardens Celebrated in Hungary on 26 April
The European Day of Historic Gardens is an annual celebration dedicated to raising awareness about the cultural, artistic, and historical value of historic gardens across Europe. Held on 26 April, the initiative highlights the importance of preserving these green treasures as part of our shared heritage. More >>
Features
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Now On: Art Nouveau Posters Exhibition, National Gallery in Budapest
On display until 5 October. The exhibition presents the golden age of Hungarian poster art, which evolved at the turn of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in the spirit of Art Nouveau.
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Insider’s Guide: Műcsarnok - ‘Hall of Art’ in Budapest: A Tradition of Creative Surprises
While Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts may house impressive old masters, the ‘Hall of Art’ here is where you'll encounter what's happening now - and often, what’s coming next. Whether you’re a seasoned gallery-goer or just looking for something fresh and unexpected, Műcsarnok is an essential stop on Budapest’s artistic map.
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Xploring Hungary Video: Esztergom - Royal Riverside History Meets Charming Present
Esztergom offers visitors a perfect mix of history, culture, and easy adventure - all just under an hour from Budapest. So whether you fancy a scenic day trip, a meaningful brush with Hungary’s spiritual heritage, or even a quick cross-border detour into Slovakia, this riverside gem delivers - as the video below shows.
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European Day of Historic Gardens Celebrated in Hungary on 26 April
The European Day of Historic Gardens is an annual celebration dedicated to raising awareness about the cultural, artistic, and historical value of historic gardens across Europe. Held on 26 April, the initiative highlights the importance of preserving these green treasures as part of our shared heritage.
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Xploring Hungary: Top Castle Hotels
Hungary has its fare share of beautiful castles and mansions built by former aristocratic families over the past 500 years or so. Today, some of these fancy residences of bygone eras are in ruins, some are home to museums, and some have been turned into hotels. So if you are planning a trip to the countryside and looking for a one-of-a-kind experience here are some top options.
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JazzFest Budapest Returns with Global Stars & Local Legends
From April 27 to May 14, JazzFest Budapest returns for its fourth edition, bringing some of the finest Hungarian and international jazz artists to various venues across the capital. Over the course of 18 days, 181 musicians from 23 countries will perform in 54 concerts.
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Interviews
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Mark Tischler, Founder & CEO, Universum 8
Mark is the founder and managing director of Universum 8, a multi-award-winning creative agency and proud member of the Special Effects Group. With two degrees in economics and a self-proclaimed gamification expert, he brings a rare mix of strategic thinking and playful innovation to every project.
Galleries
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Movies
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Movies now showing in English around Budapest:
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Monthly Car Rental Special Offer from Budget Hungary
The monthly car rental option offers an easy alternative when you need to rent a car for a minimum of 30 days. The conditions for daily car rentals also apply to monthly car rental options.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 24 April
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 28 April
On Mondays the team at ETELE Cinema arranges the movie schedule to allow as many films as possible to be shown in the original language - or with subtitles - and on top of that there's a special price to further enhance your movie experience.
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