71 result(s) for hungarian parliament in Getting around
Xpat Opinion: Shoes On The Danube In Budapest
- 11 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
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If you listen to anyone talking about the Second World War, and more specifically, the systematic extermination of Europe's Jewish population, you will more-likely-than-not hear some variation on the phrase ‘Lest we forget.’ The poignant Jewish memorial on the Pest bank of the Danube is so discreet that you're unlikely to spot it. If you try to find it from the direction of the Parliament, you ...
Open Day In Parliament In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
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In continuation of the tradition launched two years ago, the House of the Nation, the Parliament Building will be open to visitors on the 20 August national holiday also this year. Visitors may enter the building of Hungary’s legislature between 1.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. where they may view the grandiose Ceremonial Staircase in the building, the Cupola Hall of Parliament and the Holy Crown guarded ...
Kossuth Tér – One Of Budapest’s Most Important City Squares – Is Being Returned To Its Former Glory
- 16 Mar 2012 8:06 AM
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"The reconstruction of Kossuth tér in Budapest has begun in accordance with the decision made by the National Assembly. More than twenty years on from the change of regime, after the completion of the work in spring 2014, we will be able, finally, to give the nation a square that respects the traditional pre-1944 look of the square, while also meeting the needs of the 21st century. The square ...
Xpat Report By Treehugger Dan: Danube Dinner Cruise
- 27 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
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"Yesterday was a wonderful day, topped off by a Danube dinner cruise for a late birthday present from my friend Margo, joined by Gica and Mark. Guests meet at the Duna Palota on Zrinyi u. at 6:30pm from where the guides take you to the boat. I have never heard of the Duna Palota before, but it appears to be a kind of cultural and concert center.
Liberty Bridge Brings International Award To Budapest
- 15 Dec 2010 8:00 AM
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"Budapest citizens have a new reason to be proud, this iconic bridge as helped win a major prize for the Hungarian capital. On receiving the award, Mayor of District XVIII Budapest and the person in charge of Budapest cityscape and urban development said, “We are proud of this project not only because it provides the city with an additional jewel, but also because it is a true 21st century ...
Xpat Facts: Hungarian Parliament (Országház), Budapest
- 6 Oct 2010 6:59 AM
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"The Eclectic Parliament building, stretching along the Danube Bank, was designed by Imre Steindl. Not only is it an impressive site, so are the dimensions: 268 meters in length and 118 metres wide. Inside the Hungarian Holy Crown and the coronation jewels are exhibited in the Dome Hall.
Sightseeing From The Number 2 Tram In Budapest
- 19 Aug 2010 1:50 AM
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"There cannot be many tram rides even in the great cities of the world where it is possible to see all the best tourist attractions for the price of just a single ticket.
Danube In The Spotlight On World Water Day
- 31 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
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"On World Water Day, Danube River Basin countries are looking at an impressive progress made early in the year towards the protection and sustainable use of water and other ecological resources, reaffirming and strengthening their commitment to transboundary cooperation.
Xpat Opinion: Shoes On The Danube In Budapest
- 11 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
If you listen to anyone talking about the Second World War, and more specifically, the systematic extermination of Europe's Jewish population, you will more-likely-than-not hear some variation on the phrase ‘Lest we forget.’ The poignant Jewish memorial on the Pest bank of the Danube is so discreet that you're unlikely to spot it. If you try to find it from the direction of the Parliament, you ...
Open Day In Parliament In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
In continuation of the tradition launched two years ago, the House of the Nation, the Parliament Building will be open to visitors on the 20 August national holiday also this year. Visitors may enter the building of Hungary’s legislature between 1.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. where they may view the grandiose Ceremonial Staircase in the building, the Cupola Hall of Parliament and the Holy Crown guarded ...
Kossuth Tér – One Of Budapest’s Most Important City Squares – Is Being Returned To Its Former Glory
- 16 Mar 2012 8:06 AM
- getting around
"The reconstruction of Kossuth tér in Budapest has begun in accordance with the decision made by the National Assembly. More than twenty years on from the change of regime, after the completion of the work in spring 2014, we will be able, finally, to give the nation a square that respects the traditional pre-1944 look of the square, while also meeting the needs of the 21st century. The square ...
Xpat Report By Treehugger Dan: Danube Dinner Cruise
- 27 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"Yesterday was a wonderful day, topped off by a Danube dinner cruise for a late birthday present from my friend Margo, joined by Gica and Mark. Guests meet at the Duna Palota on Zrinyi u. at 6:30pm from where the guides take you to the boat. I have never heard of the Duna Palota before, but it appears to be a kind of cultural and concert center.
Liberty Bridge Brings International Award To Budapest
- 15 Dec 2010 8:00 AM
- getting around
"Budapest citizens have a new reason to be proud, this iconic bridge as helped win a major prize for the Hungarian capital. On receiving the award, Mayor of District XVIII Budapest and the person in charge of Budapest cityscape and urban development said, “We are proud of this project not only because it provides the city with an additional jewel, but also because it is a true 21st century ...
Xpat Facts: Hungarian Parliament (Országház), Budapest
- 6 Oct 2010 6:59 AM
- getting around
"The Eclectic Parliament building, stretching along the Danube Bank, was designed by Imre Steindl. Not only is it an impressive site, so are the dimensions: 268 meters in length and 118 metres wide. Inside the Hungarian Holy Crown and the coronation jewels are exhibited in the Dome Hall.
Sightseeing From The Number 2 Tram In Budapest
- 19 Aug 2010 1:50 AM
- getting around
"There cannot be many tram rides even in the great cities of the world where it is possible to see all the best tourist attractions for the price of just a single ticket.
Danube In The Spotlight On World Water Day
- 31 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"On World Water Day, Danube River Basin countries are looking at an impressive progress made early in the year towards the protection and sustainable use of water and other ecological resources, reaffirming and strengthening their commitment to transboundary cooperation.