265 result(s) for budapest landmark
Yves Giacometti, Former General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
- 20 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
Passions come and passions go, so the trick is to keep things percolating. For now, Yves Giacometti is into Budapest. “This is a city that needs to be discovered,” says the General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, who arrived in “the Paris of Eastern Europe” in late 2010 and plunged into local culture with the aid of erudite guides, an all-Hungarian concierge staff and ...
Christmas Market At Vajdahunyad Castle In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
- shopping
Vajdahunyad Castle, the picturesque landmark in Budapest's City Park, is hosting a Christmas market until 23 December. Along with the fair stalls set up in the courtyard of the castle, visitors can see seasonal performances and hear Christmas concerts. Many Hungarian wine makers will be present, and of course mulled wines will be available as well as traditional Hungarian dishes. Belgian beers ...
Xpat Opinion: Arab Spring Spreads To Hungary?
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
As women in several Arab countries are fighting for basic civil rights, such as the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, Magyar women have recently won their very own battle to drive… trains. Hungarian Railways/MAV is to launch a new version of its strictly male train driving course in January, this time accepting female applicants only, Blikk reported. To date women have been banned from such ...
Now On: Vivian Maier Exhibition, At Hungarian House Of Photography
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
From obscurity, a legend of quality photography was born. The Hungarian House of Photography is proud to present the works of the photography world’s latest sensation, Vivian Maier.
Getaway From Budapest To Warsaw With Ryanair
- 9 Aug 2012 12:35 PM
- travel
Warsaw has come a long way since its near complete destruction in the Second World War. This vibrant, busy city has slowly been emerging as a new cultural diamond of the East and forms the centre of modern Poland. And while shiny skyscrapers, new restaurants and funky clubs shoot like mushrooms from the soil, Warsaw’s many historic buildings serve as a reminder of this city’s glorious history.
75th Anniversary Of Czech Airlines Prague-Budapest Route
- 9 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- travel
The Budapest Airport management team, together with senior management from CSA Czech Airlines held a celebration event at Budapest Airport’s T2B Swing Lounge on 23 May to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the first flight between the cities of Budapest and Prague, which took place on 23 May 1937.
The Margaret Island Budapest Water Tower Reopens
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
On May 2nd 2012 the famous landmark reopens to the public with the first Hungarian visual exhibition. The more than a 101-year-old Margaret Island Water Tower is an industrial monument of Budapest, which is situated on Margaret Island, one of the most beautiful islands of the Danube, which runs through whole Europe and flows between Buda and Pest.
Invitation: Nigel Kennedy Quintet, Budapest Congress Center, 28 March
- 28 Mar 2012 9:03 AM
- entertainment
"The Blue Note show repertoire is a selection of music from Nigel Kennedy's celebrated Blue Note Session album and music from the height of the Blue Note era (classic blue note material from the late 60’s / early 70’s period) and would be played by the The Nigel Kennedy Quintet.
Video: Dream Theater In Budapest, 17 February
- 9 Feb 2012 11:30 AM
- entertainment
Over twenty-five years since their formation, Dream Theater continue to cultivate, curate and protect their status as worldwide niche taste-makers on their eleventh studio album, which was produced by the band’s own John Petrucci and mixed by hi-fidelity magician Andy Wallace (Nirvana, Prince, System Of A Down). “We’re just having a great time on the road. Everything has really come together,” ...
Yves Giacometti, Former General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
- 20 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
Passions come and passions go, so the trick is to keep things percolating. For now, Yves Giacometti is into Budapest. “This is a city that needs to be discovered,” says the General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, who arrived in “the Paris of Eastern Europe” in late 2010 and plunged into local culture with the aid of erudite guides, an all-Hungarian concierge staff and ...
Christmas Market At Vajdahunyad Castle In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
- shopping
Vajdahunyad Castle, the picturesque landmark in Budapest's City Park, is hosting a Christmas market until 23 December. Along with the fair stalls set up in the courtyard of the castle, visitors can see seasonal performances and hear Christmas concerts. Many Hungarian wine makers will be present, and of course mulled wines will be available as well as traditional Hungarian dishes. Belgian beers ...
Xpat Opinion: Arab Spring Spreads To Hungary?
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
As women in several Arab countries are fighting for basic civil rights, such as the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, Magyar women have recently won their very own battle to drive… trains. Hungarian Railways/MAV is to launch a new version of its strictly male train driving course in January, this time accepting female applicants only, Blikk reported. To date women have been banned from such ...
Now On: Vivian Maier Exhibition, At Hungarian House Of Photography
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
From obscurity, a legend of quality photography was born. The Hungarian House of Photography is proud to present the works of the photography world’s latest sensation, Vivian Maier.
Getaway From Budapest To Warsaw With Ryanair
- 9 Aug 2012 12:35 PM
- travel
Warsaw has come a long way since its near complete destruction in the Second World War. This vibrant, busy city has slowly been emerging as a new cultural diamond of the East and forms the centre of modern Poland. And while shiny skyscrapers, new restaurants and funky clubs shoot like mushrooms from the soil, Warsaw’s many historic buildings serve as a reminder of this city’s glorious history.
75th Anniversary Of Czech Airlines Prague-Budapest Route
- 9 Jul 2012 1:00 AM
- travel
The Budapest Airport management team, together with senior management from CSA Czech Airlines held a celebration event at Budapest Airport’s T2B Swing Lounge on 23 May to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the first flight between the cities of Budapest and Prague, which took place on 23 May 1937.
The Margaret Island Budapest Water Tower Reopens
- 23 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
On May 2nd 2012 the famous landmark reopens to the public with the first Hungarian visual exhibition. The more than a 101-year-old Margaret Island Water Tower is an industrial monument of Budapest, which is situated on Margaret Island, one of the most beautiful islands of the Danube, which runs through whole Europe and flows between Buda and Pest.
Invitation: Nigel Kennedy Quintet, Budapest Congress Center, 28 March
- 28 Mar 2012 9:03 AM
- entertainment
"The Blue Note show repertoire is a selection of music from Nigel Kennedy's celebrated Blue Note Session album and music from the height of the Blue Note era (classic blue note material from the late 60’s / early 70’s period) and would be played by the The Nigel Kennedy Quintet.
Video: Dream Theater In Budapest, 17 February
- 9 Feb 2012 11:30 AM
- entertainment
Over twenty-five years since their formation, Dream Theater continue to cultivate, curate and protect their status as worldwide niche taste-makers on their eleventh studio album, which was produced by the band’s own John Petrucci and mixed by hi-fidelity magician Andy Wallace (Nirvana, Prince, System Of A Down). “We’re just having a great time on the road. Everything has really come together,” ...