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Lázár: Hungary Negotiates Metro Renovation With Brussels
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government is in negotiations with the European Commission on funding for the renovation of Budapest’s M3 metro line, Hungary’s Cabinet Chief János Lázár said, adding that renovation is expected to start soon.
Mayor: Budapest Not Ready To Set Start Date For Metro Revamp
- 8 Jul 2016 2:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s municipal council has yet to set a start date for upgrading the third metro line, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. The planned duration of the project has not changed, Tarlós told a press conference, adding that delays may be avoidable.
Get On Board: Explore Hungary By Ship
- 28 Jun 2016 9:02 AM
- getting around
Although Hungary has no seashores, but even though Hungarians are keen boatmen. So why not combining a ship excursion with sightseeing, or explore Lake Balaton on water? Hungary also has some beautiful old ships, so we can enjoy historic elegance while traveling on vessels. Here we have a selection of ideas for all those who love this kind of vehicle!
Night Of A Thousand Lights, Gellért Hill, 23 June
- 23 Jun 2016 4:35 AM
- getting around
What if hundreds of people used their flash simultaneously to light the Gellért Hill for a few minutes? We think it would be the biggest flash in the Budapest summer. Join in to be part of a real flash-mob!
The Destruction Of Historic Buildings In Hungary’s Capital
- 16 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
An increasingly disturbing trend is taking hold in Budapest. A growing number of historic buildings and heritage sites are being demolished or remodelled, with little to no regard for their architectural value, nor for the public spaces around these structures. On May 26th, bulldozers appeared in Bem Square, along the banks of the Danube, to demolish one of the most prominent remaining examples ...
Hungary ‘Should Seek Unesco Opinion’ On Liget Project
- 9 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The capital should seek an expert opinion from UNESCO on the planned Liget Project, a scheme involving the construction of a museum quarter in Budapest’s City Park, the mayor of Budapest’s 14th district said. Gergely Karácsony told a press conference ahead of a meeting of the municipal assembly that the project warrants consultation with UNESCO because the City Park is located in a world heritage ...
Hungary’s Longest Narrow-Gauge Forest Railway Opens In The Börzsöny Hills
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary’s longest, 22-kilometre narrow-gauge forest railway has reopened in the hills north of the capital Budapest after almost a quarter-centurey of being closed down.
Unique Heritage Transport Services In Budapest
- 26 May 2016 9:08 AM
- getting around
From May 2016 to the end of September, transport and history fans can get the chance to travel aboard vintage trams christened Danube Heritage and Thermal Heritage as well as the Snow White vintage boat at weekends. The Danube Heritage tram runs on the route of tram 2 in Pest which was chosen as one of the ten most beautiful tramlines in the world, while the Thermal Heritage tram runs in Buda on ...
Budapest Local Govt Plans To Renovate Chain Bridge
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest mayor István Tarlós has announced plans to renovate the city’s iconic Chain Bridge and remodel Blaha Lujza Square in central Budapest. Speaking at an AmCham event, Tarlós said the Buda Castle tunnel was also a contender for renovation and plans are to revamp the Cog-Wheel railway, extending it to Széll Kálmán Square in one direction and all the way to Normafa Hill in the other.
Lázár: Hungary Negotiates Metro Renovation With Brussels
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government is in negotiations with the European Commission on funding for the renovation of Budapest’s M3 metro line, Hungary’s Cabinet Chief János Lázár said, adding that renovation is expected to start soon.
Mayor: Budapest Not Ready To Set Start Date For Metro Revamp
- 8 Jul 2016 2:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s municipal council has yet to set a start date for upgrading the third metro line, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. The planned duration of the project has not changed, Tarlós told a press conference, adding that delays may be avoidable.
Get On Board: Explore Hungary By Ship
- 28 Jun 2016 9:02 AM
- getting around
Although Hungary has no seashores, but even though Hungarians are keen boatmen. So why not combining a ship excursion with sightseeing, or explore Lake Balaton on water? Hungary also has some beautiful old ships, so we can enjoy historic elegance while traveling on vessels. Here we have a selection of ideas for all those who love this kind of vehicle!
Night Of A Thousand Lights, Gellért Hill, 23 June
- 23 Jun 2016 4:35 AM
- getting around
What if hundreds of people used their flash simultaneously to light the Gellért Hill for a few minutes? We think it would be the biggest flash in the Budapest summer. Join in to be part of a real flash-mob!
The Destruction Of Historic Buildings In Hungary’s Capital
- 16 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
An increasingly disturbing trend is taking hold in Budapest. A growing number of historic buildings and heritage sites are being demolished or remodelled, with little to no regard for their architectural value, nor for the public spaces around these structures. On May 26th, bulldozers appeared in Bem Square, along the banks of the Danube, to demolish one of the most prominent remaining examples ...
Hungary ‘Should Seek Unesco Opinion’ On Liget Project
- 9 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The capital should seek an expert opinion from UNESCO on the planned Liget Project, a scheme involving the construction of a museum quarter in Budapest’s City Park, the mayor of Budapest’s 14th district said. Gergely Karácsony told a press conference ahead of a meeting of the municipal assembly that the project warrants consultation with UNESCO because the City Park is located in a world heritage ...
Hungary’s Longest Narrow-Gauge Forest Railway Opens In The Börzsöny Hills
- 3 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary’s longest, 22-kilometre narrow-gauge forest railway has reopened in the hills north of the capital Budapest after almost a quarter-centurey of being closed down.
Unique Heritage Transport Services In Budapest
- 26 May 2016 9:08 AM
- getting around
From May 2016 to the end of September, transport and history fans can get the chance to travel aboard vintage trams christened Danube Heritage and Thermal Heritage as well as the Snow White vintage boat at weekends. The Danube Heritage tram runs on the route of tram 2 in Pest which was chosen as one of the ten most beautiful tramlines in the world, while the Thermal Heritage tram runs in Buda on ...
Budapest Local Govt Plans To Renovate Chain Bridge
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest mayor István Tarlós has announced plans to renovate the city’s iconic Chain Bridge and remodel Blaha Lujza Square in central Budapest. Speaking at an AmCham event, Tarlós said the Buda Castle tunnel was also a contender for renovation and plans are to revamp the Cog-Wheel railway, extending it to Széll Kálmán Square in one direction and all the way to Normafa Hill in the other.