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Insider’s Guide: 7 + 1 Top Spots for Second-Hand Shopping in Budapest
Being the more affordable and sustainable option, thrift shopping is more popular now than ever. Luckily for both expats and locals alike, there are vintage stores all over the city - each offering something different from the next. This guide provides a list of 7 + 1 top places to go second-hand shopping in downtown Budapest. 
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Xploring Budapest: Cave Church
This very special church in Budapest is inspired by Our Lady of Lourdes in France, and built into the rocks and caves of the Gellért Hill - as the video below shows.
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Xploring Budapest: Heroes' Square
Heroes' Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic Millennium Monument with statues featuring the Seven chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders, as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes, often erroneously referred as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 
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Xploring Budapest: Railway Museum
Europe's largest open-air railway entertainment park in Budapest just opened its gates for the visitors.
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Coming Up

Xzibit Returns to Barba Negra Budapest on 27 May
Xzibit, the West Coast rap legend known for hits like "X" and "Paparazzi," is set to storm Budapest once more with his Kingmaker EU Tour 2026. The show marks his return since celebrating his 50th birthday at the same venue, promising an explosive performance backed by the Furnace Band, Saiid, and DJ Frequent.
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China Brand Fair, Hungexpo Budapest, 18 - 20 June
Looking to diversify your supply chain or discover the next big thing in tech? The China Brand Fair returns to Budapest from June 18–20, 2026, bringing together over 350 verified Chinese suppliers and hundreds of innovative products under one roof at Hungexpo (Pavilion A).
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See Gregory Porter, Rick Astley, Matt Bianco in Hungary at Jazzpiknik '26
Global stars Rick Astley, Matt Bianco, Earth, Wind and Fire Experience, Gregory Porter and Ella Eyre will be among the headliners at the 14th Paloznak Jazz Picnic between August 6-8 this year, the organisers said on Tuesday.
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Labour Day in Hungary: Shop Closures & Long Weekend Tips
May 1st (Labour Day) falls on a Friday this year, giving most people in Hungary a three-day long weekend. As it is a national public holiday, the majority of shops across the country will be closed.
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