474 result(s) for local history
Insider’s Guide: Opera House in Budapest
- 21 Jun 2023 7:13 AM
- property
On Budapest’s showcase boulevard of Andrássy út, the ornate State Opera House has recently been completely renovated. This architectural marvel now sparkles anew, standing as a testament to the city’s rich musical heritage.
Top 10 Districts for Expats to Live in Budapest
- 19 Jun 2023 3:47 PM
- property
In terms of location and attractions, the most popular neighbourhoods for expats to live in Budapest are Districts V, VI, VII and XIII in Pest, and Districts I, II, XI and XII in Buda.
Insightful Interview: Relevance of Revolutionary Hungarian Poet Sándor Petőfi to Foreign Readers
- 19 Jun 2023 10:14 AM
- http://www.hlo.hu/
- community & culture
2023 marks the bicentenary of the nineteenth-century, revolutionary poet Sándor Petőfi's birth.
Insider’s Guide: Kolodko's Strange Small Statues Around Budapest
- 14 Jun 2023 6:02 PM
- getting around
As you pass Budapest’s key sites and vantage points, keep a look out for a strange little figure you might see alongside. These figurines are the work of sculptor Mihály Kolodko and often embellish the story behind the landmark, usually in an offbeat, humorous way.
Insider’s Guide: Margaret Island in Budapest
- 12 Jun 2023 5:53 AM
- getting around
This island in the Danube is a tranquil retreat, offering a blend of nature, history and recreational activity. In the latest in our series focusing on Budapest’s best attractions, we delve into the fascinating story of Margaret Island and uncover why it is a must-visit for those seeking a slice of serenity in the Hungarian capital.
10 Top Hungarian Movies Worth Watching
- 8 Jun 2023 5:58 AM
- https://kafkadesk.org/
- entertainment
After more than a decade long drought, Hungarian cinema finally seems to have found itself.
Insider's Guide: Top 5 + 1 Spas in Budapest + Handy Tips Before You Jump In
- 7 Jun 2023 7:58 AM
- health & wellness
Budapest is the spa capital of Europe, if not the world. The thermal baths here provide both relaxation and healthy benefits for locals, expats and tourists alike. Those going for health reasons can order various kinds of massage treatments, while dry and steam saunas are invariably integral to each spa complex covered in this insider's guide.
Summer Shows: Cultural Cavalcade Begins in Békéscsaba
- 2 Jun 2023 2:09 PM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- entertainment
A series of festivals will run until the end of August, at the cultural and artistic experience site now called Munkácsy Quarter (after the world renowned painter, Mihály Munkácsy, who started his career in Békéscsaba).
Expat Explainer: Why Do Hungarians Call Themselves Magyars?
- 23 May 2023 5:55 AM
- community & culture
By Peterjon Cresswell for XpatLoop. To understand why Hungarians call themselves Magyars, we must travel back in time to the era of the Hungarian conquest of the Carpathian Basin in the late 9th century.
Insider’s Guide: Opera House in Budapest
- 21 Jun 2023 7:13 AM
- property
On Budapest’s showcase boulevard of Andrássy út, the ornate State Opera House has recently been completely renovated. This architectural marvel now sparkles anew, standing as a testament to the city’s rich musical heritage.
Top 10 Districts for Expats to Live in Budapest
- 19 Jun 2023 3:47 PM
- property
In terms of location and attractions, the most popular neighbourhoods for expats to live in Budapest are Districts V, VI, VII and XIII in Pest, and Districts I, II, XI and XII in Buda.
Insightful Interview: Relevance of Revolutionary Hungarian Poet Sándor Petőfi to Foreign Readers
- 19 Jun 2023 10:14 AM
- http://www.hlo.hu/
- community & culture
2023 marks the bicentenary of the nineteenth-century, revolutionary poet Sándor Petőfi's birth.
Insider’s Guide: Kolodko's Strange Small Statues Around Budapest
- 14 Jun 2023 6:02 PM
- getting around
As you pass Budapest’s key sites and vantage points, keep a look out for a strange little figure you might see alongside. These figurines are the work of sculptor Mihály Kolodko and often embellish the story behind the landmark, usually in an offbeat, humorous way.
Insider’s Guide: Margaret Island in Budapest
- 12 Jun 2023 5:53 AM
- getting around
This island in the Danube is a tranquil retreat, offering a blend of nature, history and recreational activity. In the latest in our series focusing on Budapest’s best attractions, we delve into the fascinating story of Margaret Island and uncover why it is a must-visit for those seeking a slice of serenity in the Hungarian capital.
10 Top Hungarian Movies Worth Watching
- 8 Jun 2023 5:58 AM
- https://kafkadesk.org/
- entertainment
After more than a decade long drought, Hungarian cinema finally seems to have found itself.
Insider's Guide: Top 5 + 1 Spas in Budapest + Handy Tips Before You Jump In
- 7 Jun 2023 7:58 AM
- health & wellness
Budapest is the spa capital of Europe, if not the world. The thermal baths here provide both relaxation and healthy benefits for locals, expats and tourists alike. Those going for health reasons can order various kinds of massage treatments, while dry and steam saunas are invariably integral to each spa complex covered in this insider's guide.
Summer Shows: Cultural Cavalcade Begins in Békéscsaba
- 2 Jun 2023 2:09 PM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- entertainment
A series of festivals will run until the end of August, at the cultural and artistic experience site now called Munkácsy Quarter (after the world renowned painter, Mihály Munkácsy, who started his career in Békéscsaba).
Expat Explainer: Why Do Hungarians Call Themselves Magyars?
- 23 May 2023 5:55 AM
- community & culture
By Peterjon Cresswell for XpatLoop. To understand why Hungarians call themselves Magyars, we must travel back in time to the era of the Hungarian conquest of the Carpathian Basin in the late 9th century.