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Xploring Hungary Video: Sárvár - A Historic Spa Town with Royal Connections
- 13 Jun 2025 8:43 AM
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Nestled along the banks of the River Rába in western Hungary’s Vas County, the town of Sárvár (pop. ~16,000) is a charming destination rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known internationally for its healing thermal waters and stunning Renaissance castle, Sárvár offers a perfect blend of relaxation and discovery.
Xploring Hungary: Top Castle Hotels
- 25 Apr 2025 10:02 AM
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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.
Xploring Budapest: Vajdahunyad Castle
- 23 Jan 2024 12:28 PM
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Built on the Széchenyi Island in the City Park (Városliget) with the aim of displaying architectural styles of the past, this is a group of faithfully detailed copies of parts of famous buildings of historic Hungary.
Top 7 Underrated Towns in Hungary Worth Visiting
- 27 Jul 2023 10:04 AM
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Those coming to Hungary for the first time may enjoy venturing out to Eger or Lake Balaton, while longer-term visitors are always on the look-out for a new destination to discover. Here are seven great suggestions for days out or overnight stays.
Budapest Soon To Be 150
- 18 Apr 2023 1:37 PM
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By Mark Higgie for Xpatloop.com. The Hungarian capital will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Pest, Buda and Obuda – on 17 November 1873 – much happier than during its two earlier big birthdays.
Kinizsi Castle Reopens to Visitors in Nagyvázsony, W. Hungary
- 22 Mar 2023 7:24 AM
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The Kinizsi Castle in Nagyvázsony has reopened after three years of renovation work and is now open to both domestic and international visitors in western Hungary, 15 km north of the Lake Balaton.
Top 7 Places Tourists Don’t Go but Expats Know in Budapest
- 20 Sep 2022 1:45 PM
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“Take me to a good typical place in Budapest where there are no tourists” – this is one of the recurring requests from foreign friends and relatives who come to stay with expats.
Buda’s Castle District - Europe’s Grandest Reconstruction Project
- 3 Mar 2022 1:55 PM
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It’s surprising that the dramatic restoration of Buda’s castle and palace complex to its early twentieth century glory hasn’t attracted more attention, reports Mark Higgie for Xpatloop.com.
Xploring Hungary: Grassalkovich Palace in Gödöllő
- 2 Feb 2022 11:58 AM
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The history of the Baroque castle started in 1735 when construction began on order of Antal I Grassalkovich, a confidant of Maria Theresa. By 1745, the first U-shaped building enclosing the inner courtyard was finished, along with the banquet hall and royal suites.
Xploring Hungary Video: Sárvár - A Historic Spa Town with Royal Connections
- 13 Jun 2025 8:43 AM
- getting around
Nestled along the banks of the River Rába in western Hungary’s Vas County, the town of Sárvár (pop. ~16,000) is a charming destination rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known internationally for its healing thermal waters and stunning Renaissance castle, Sárvár offers a perfect blend of relaxation and discovery.
Xploring Hungary: Top Castle Hotels
- 25 Apr 2025 10:02 AM
- getting around
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.
Xploring Budapest: Vajdahunyad Castle
- 23 Jan 2024 12:28 PM
- getting around
Built on the Széchenyi Island in the City Park (Városliget) with the aim of displaying architectural styles of the past, this is a group of faithfully detailed copies of parts of famous buildings of historic Hungary.
Top 7 Underrated Towns in Hungary Worth Visiting
- 27 Jul 2023 10:04 AM
- getting around
Those coming to Hungary for the first time may enjoy venturing out to Eger or Lake Balaton, while longer-term visitors are always on the look-out for a new destination to discover. Here are seven great suggestions for days out or overnight stays.
Budapest Soon To Be 150
- 18 Apr 2023 1:37 PM
- getting around
By Mark Higgie for Xpatloop.com. The Hungarian capital will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Pest, Buda and Obuda – on 17 November 1873 – much happier than during its two earlier big birthdays.
Kinizsi Castle Reopens to Visitors in Nagyvázsony, W. Hungary
- 22 Mar 2023 7:24 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- getting around
The Kinizsi Castle in Nagyvázsony has reopened after three years of renovation work and is now open to both domestic and international visitors in western Hungary, 15 km north of the Lake Balaton.
Top 7 Places Tourists Don’t Go but Expats Know in Budapest
- 20 Sep 2022 1:45 PM
- getting around
“Take me to a good typical place in Budapest where there are no tourists” – this is one of the recurring requests from foreign friends and relatives who come to stay with expats.
Buda’s Castle District - Europe’s Grandest Reconstruction Project
- 3 Mar 2022 1:55 PM
- getting around
It’s surprising that the dramatic restoration of Buda’s castle and palace complex to its early twentieth century glory hasn’t attracted more attention, reports Mark Higgie for Xpatloop.com.
Xploring Hungary: Grassalkovich Palace in Gödöllő
- 2 Feb 2022 11:58 AM
- getting around
The history of the Baroque castle started in 1735 when construction began on order of Antal I Grassalkovich, a confidant of Maria Theresa. By 1745, the first U-shaped building enclosing the inner courtyard was finished, along with the banquet hall and royal suites.