37 result(s) for medieval hungarian king
Insider's Guide: District I in Budapest – Where History Meets the Best City Views
- 9 Jul 2026 3:26 PM
- getting around
If District V is the vibrant heart of Budapest, then District I (Budavár) is undoubtedly its soul. Stretching from the banks of the Danube up to the iconic Castle Hill, this district combines centuries of Hungarian history with peaceful residential streets, green spaces, and some of the most spectacular panoramic views in Europe.
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.
Top 20 +1 Summer Festivals in Hungary – The Ultimate Guide for Expats
- 4 Jun 2026 4:12 PM
- entertainment
Festival season is here, with international music, culture and special events all summer long, all around Hungary. From Budapest to the Balaton and beyond, the festival calendar includes several major gatherings as well as long-running smaller favourites.
Budapest History Museum - Beneath the Surface of a Capital
- 27 Mar 2026 9:29 AM
- getting around
Situated within the southern wing of the Royal Palace in Buda Castle, the Budapest History Museum is frequently bypassed by visitors en route to the Hungarian National Gallery. Yet for those willing to descend below the surface, it offers one of the most intellectually rewarding encounters with the city's past.
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.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2026 11:13 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper.
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day In Hungary On 25 December
- 24 Dec 2025 7:22 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary and in Hungarian communities worldwide, a key element of celebrating Christmas is a traditional custom, the Bethlehem Shepherd’s play (betlehemes játék). The present-day version of the Bethlehem folk play originates from the 19th-20th century, although it may date back as far as the medieval times.
Christmas Day Traditions In Hungary: Bethlehem Shepherd’s Play
- 24 Dec 2025 7:02 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary and in Hungarian communities worldwide, a key element of celebrating Christmas is a traditional custom, the Bethlehem Shepherd’s play (Betlehemes játék). The present-day version of the Bethlehem folk play originates from the 19th-20th century, although it may date back as far as the medieval times.
Experience History in Hungary for Free: Middle Ages 'Coming to Life', 11 October
- 26 Sep 2025 8:03 AM
- community & culture
The Middle Ages will come to life at the Fékomadta Festival, which begins on the eve of October 9. This year, the free event series will last three days, and in addition to Zsámbék, both Visegrád and Esztergom have joined the program in 2025.
Insider's Guide: District I in Budapest – Where History Meets the Best City Views
- 9 Jul 2026 3:26 PM
- getting around
If District V is the vibrant heart of Budapest, then District I (Budavár) is undoubtedly its soul. Stretching from the banks of the Danube up to the iconic Castle Hill, this district combines centuries of Hungarian history with peaceful residential streets, green spaces, and some of the most spectacular panoramic views in Europe.
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.
Top 20 +1 Summer Festivals in Hungary – The Ultimate Guide for Expats
- 4 Jun 2026 4:12 PM
- entertainment
Festival season is here, with international music, culture and special events all summer long, all around Hungary. From Budapest to the Balaton and beyond, the festival calendar includes several major gatherings as well as long-running smaller favourites.
Budapest History Museum - Beneath the Surface of a Capital
- 27 Mar 2026 9:29 AM
- getting around
Situated within the southern wing of the Royal Palace in Buda Castle, the Budapest History Museum is frequently bypassed by visitors en route to the Hungarian National Gallery. Yet for those willing to descend below the surface, it offers one of the most intellectually rewarding encounters with the city's past.
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.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2026 11:13 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper.
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day In Hungary On 25 December
- 24 Dec 2025 7:22 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary and in Hungarian communities worldwide, a key element of celebrating Christmas is a traditional custom, the Bethlehem Shepherd’s play (betlehemes játék). The present-day version of the Bethlehem folk play originates from the 19th-20th century, although it may date back as far as the medieval times.
Christmas Day Traditions In Hungary: Bethlehem Shepherd’s Play
- 24 Dec 2025 7:02 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary and in Hungarian communities worldwide, a key element of celebrating Christmas is a traditional custom, the Bethlehem Shepherd’s play (Betlehemes játék). The present-day version of the Bethlehem folk play originates from the 19th-20th century, although it may date back as far as the medieval times.
Experience History in Hungary for Free: Middle Ages 'Coming to Life', 11 October
- 26 Sep 2025 8:03 AM
- community & culture
The Middle Ages will come to life at the Fékomadta Festival, which begins on the eve of October 9. This year, the free event series will last three days, and in addition to Zsámbék, both Visegrád and Esztergom have joined the program in 2025.