35 result(s) for basilica in Community & Culture
Royal Remains of Medieval King in Hungary Identified Using DNA
- 15 Jun 2026 8:39 AM
- community & culture
Experts of the Institute of Hungarian Research and Szeged University have identified bones from a medieval ossuary in Szekesfehervar, in western Hungary, as the remains of King Bela II (reigned 1131-1141), the institute said in a statement on Sunday.
Retro Budapest Guide: Nostalgic Cafés, Timewarp Museums & Vintage Shopping
- 1 Jun 2026 2:26 PM
- community & culture
Budapest offers an amazing journey back in time for anyone looking for genuine retro experiences. From socialist era cafés with checkered tablecloths to great vintage shops and unique museums, the city is packed with special locations that evoke the spirit of decades past.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Priceless Relic Disappears from View at National Museum in Budapest - Temporarily
- 12 Jan 2026 9:40 AM
- community & culture
Under strict security protocols, the Hungarian coronation mantle was carefully removed from its display at the Hungarian National Museum this week. The thousand-year-old relic has been moved to a secure, climate-controlled location within the museum to allow for a comprehensive modernization of its dedicated hall.
Special Easter Monday Concert at Pannonhalma Basilica
- 7 Apr 2025 1:06 PM
- community & culture
Organist István Mátyás and soprano singer Genoveva dos Santos will give a concert on April 21, Easter Monday, at the Szent Márton Basilica in Pannonhalma.
World-Renowned Cellist Perenyi to Play Bach Suites at Basilica in Pannonhalma
- 31 Mar 2025 7:08 AM
- community & culture
World-renowned cellist Miklos Perenyi will play three of Johann Sebastian Bach's cello suites at the St Martin Basilica at the Pannonhalma Abbey in north-west Hungary on April 11, organisers said.
Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays
- 17 Dec 2024 12:07 PM
- community & culture
All the team at XpatLoop wish you and yours very Happy Holidays! We hope you've enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year + we’re grateful to every reader and partner for our positive connection. Here's wishing you a Joyful + Prosperous New Year!
Updated: Series Of Programmes in Budapest to Mark Day of Hungarian Culture
- 24 Jan 2024 12:18 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
The Museum of Ethnography is offering guided tours and night-time programmes in a week-long series of events marking the Day of Hungarian Culture held on Jan 22.
“Helping Love”: Ecumenical Prayer Week Gets Under Way in Budapest at Basilica
- 23 Jan 2024 11:51 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Cardinal Péter Erdő, Hungary’s Catholic leader, stressed the importance of the “helping love” that binds Christians together and touches everyone, at the opening of an ecumenical week of prayer at Saint Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest on Sunday evening.
Royal Remains of Medieval King in Hungary Identified Using DNA
- 15 Jun 2026 8:39 AM
- community & culture
Experts of the Institute of Hungarian Research and Szeged University have identified bones from a medieval ossuary in Szekesfehervar, in western Hungary, as the remains of King Bela II (reigned 1131-1141), the institute said in a statement on Sunday.
Retro Budapest Guide: Nostalgic Cafés, Timewarp Museums & Vintage Shopping
- 1 Jun 2026 2:26 PM
- community & culture
Budapest offers an amazing journey back in time for anyone looking for genuine retro experiences. From socialist era cafés with checkered tablecloths to great vintage shops and unique museums, the city is packed with special locations that evoke the spirit of decades past.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Priceless Relic Disappears from View at National Museum in Budapest - Temporarily
- 12 Jan 2026 9:40 AM
- community & culture
Under strict security protocols, the Hungarian coronation mantle was carefully removed from its display at the Hungarian National Museum this week. The thousand-year-old relic has been moved to a secure, climate-controlled location within the museum to allow for a comprehensive modernization of its dedicated hall.
Special Easter Monday Concert at Pannonhalma Basilica
- 7 Apr 2025 1:06 PM
- community & culture
Organist István Mátyás and soprano singer Genoveva dos Santos will give a concert on April 21, Easter Monday, at the Szent Márton Basilica in Pannonhalma.
World-Renowned Cellist Perenyi to Play Bach Suites at Basilica in Pannonhalma
- 31 Mar 2025 7:08 AM
- community & culture
World-renowned cellist Miklos Perenyi will play three of Johann Sebastian Bach's cello suites at the St Martin Basilica at the Pannonhalma Abbey in north-west Hungary on April 11, organisers said.
Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays
- 17 Dec 2024 12:07 PM
- community & culture
All the team at XpatLoop wish you and yours very Happy Holidays! We hope you've enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year + we’re grateful to every reader and partner for our positive connection. Here's wishing you a Joyful + Prosperous New Year!
Updated: Series Of Programmes in Budapest to Mark Day of Hungarian Culture
- 24 Jan 2024 12:18 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
The Museum of Ethnography is offering guided tours and night-time programmes in a week-long series of events marking the Day of Hungarian Culture held on Jan 22.
“Helping Love”: Ecumenical Prayer Week Gets Under Way in Budapest at Basilica
- 23 Jan 2024 11:51 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Cardinal Péter Erdő, Hungary’s Catholic leader, stressed the importance of the “helping love” that binds Christians together and touches everyone, at the opening of an ecumenical week of prayer at Saint Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest on Sunday evening.

















