147 result(s) for medieval
Now On: The Ager Of Pieter Bruegel, Museum Of Fine Arts Budapest
- 9 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
At a time of stormy historical events in the sixteenth-century the Netherlands underwent vast changes in its intellectual life and the arts. This century saw a deepening of the divide between medieval and modern cultures with Italian Humanism and Renaissance playing a major role in the formation of the new, humanistic system of values.
Getaway From Budapest To Krakkow With Ryanair
- 17 May 2012 4:35 AM
- travel
This medieval city looks like it has fallen straight out of a fairytale book, with its bustling market square, spiraling gothic towers, castles and legends about dragons. Explore the narrow backstreets, hidden courtyards and the network of underground cellars and tunnels. Krakow is known as the cultural capital of Poland through its love of music, poetry and theatre. After years of occupation and ...
Getaway From Budapest To Pisa With Ryanair
- 3 May 2012 10:35 AM
- travel
Pisa is strategically located in the central part of Italy. It is only 12 km from the Ligurian Sea, 20 km from the harbour of Livorno and the ferries heading to the Elba Island, Sardinia and Corsica, 80 km from Florence. This city is closely associated with the Leaning Tower. But Pisa also preserves, with the whole complex of Piazza dei Miracoli - cultural patrimony of all humanity - and its ...
Weekend Trip From Budapest To Manchester
- 20 Feb 2012 10:30 AM
- travel
When expats chat about taking a weekend break in the UK, London is usually the city on their itinerary. Now Malev Hungarian Airlines is history the number of flights to the English capital has decreased, prompting more travellers to consider exploring Manchester, the 'second city of the UK'.
'Hungarian Busójárás' In Mohács, 16 - 21 February
- 9 Feb 2012 11:35 AM
- community & culture
"Held in Mohács, the 'Busójárás' is a spectacular traditional event that has become a popular attraction in Hungary. It is both a celebration of the end of winter and of the occasion during the Turkish occupation when the villagers put on frightening masks to drive away the invaders. Children go along shaking feather and sawdust filled stockings. A medieval cannon is taken along and a huge fire ...
Mikulás: Saint Nicholas’s Day Traditions In Hungary On 6 December
- 6 Dec 2010 8:00 AM
- community & culture
According to Hungarian custom it is Saint Nicholas (Mikulás) who comes bearing gifts for children on his name day, December 6th.
Biblia Scripta Exhibition, Pannonhalma Archabbey, Until 11 November
- 11 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"The theme of this exhibition is to explore medieval writing and the codex making process through two codices preserved at Pannonhalma. The works of scribes, various writing materials and mediums, the artistry of codex illustration, the migration of codices and the characteristics of medieval reading are presented.
Video: Memories Of Balaton
- 8 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- video
"The Balaton and its surroundings are Hungary's most popular holiday area. Rest and recreation on the shore, historic and cultural heritage, folk traditions, bicycle and water tours, rare natural treasures, gastronomic specialities and spectacular programmes - all of these things are offered by and around the 'Hungarian sea'.
Hungarian Theme Park Opens In Baranya County
- 2 Apr 2010 12:04 PM
- getting around
"The world’s first historical Hungarian theme park opened in Bikal, Baranya county on Thursday. Construction of Élménybirtok cost close to Ft 2 billion.
Now On: The Ager Of Pieter Bruegel, Museum Of Fine Arts Budapest
- 9 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
At a time of stormy historical events in the sixteenth-century the Netherlands underwent vast changes in its intellectual life and the arts. This century saw a deepening of the divide between medieval and modern cultures with Italian Humanism and Renaissance playing a major role in the formation of the new, humanistic system of values.
Getaway From Budapest To Krakkow With Ryanair
- 17 May 2012 4:35 AM
- travel
This medieval city looks like it has fallen straight out of a fairytale book, with its bustling market square, spiraling gothic towers, castles and legends about dragons. Explore the narrow backstreets, hidden courtyards and the network of underground cellars and tunnels. Krakow is known as the cultural capital of Poland through its love of music, poetry and theatre. After years of occupation and ...
Getaway From Budapest To Pisa With Ryanair
- 3 May 2012 10:35 AM
- travel
Pisa is strategically located in the central part of Italy. It is only 12 km from the Ligurian Sea, 20 km from the harbour of Livorno and the ferries heading to the Elba Island, Sardinia and Corsica, 80 km from Florence. This city is closely associated with the Leaning Tower. But Pisa also preserves, with the whole complex of Piazza dei Miracoli - cultural patrimony of all humanity - and its ...
Weekend Trip From Budapest To Manchester
- 20 Feb 2012 10:30 AM
- travel
When expats chat about taking a weekend break in the UK, London is usually the city on their itinerary. Now Malev Hungarian Airlines is history the number of flights to the English capital has decreased, prompting more travellers to consider exploring Manchester, the 'second city of the UK'.
'Hungarian Busójárás' In Mohács, 16 - 21 February
- 9 Feb 2012 11:35 AM
- community & culture
"Held in Mohács, the 'Busójárás' is a spectacular traditional event that has become a popular attraction in Hungary. It is both a celebration of the end of winter and of the occasion during the Turkish occupation when the villagers put on frightening masks to drive away the invaders. Children go along shaking feather and sawdust filled stockings. A medieval cannon is taken along and a huge fire ...
Mikulás: Saint Nicholas’s Day Traditions In Hungary On 6 December
- 6 Dec 2010 8:00 AM
- community & culture
According to Hungarian custom it is Saint Nicholas (Mikulás) who comes bearing gifts for children on his name day, December 6th.
Biblia Scripta Exhibition, Pannonhalma Archabbey, Until 11 November
- 11 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"The theme of this exhibition is to explore medieval writing and the codex making process through two codices preserved at Pannonhalma. The works of scribes, various writing materials and mediums, the artistry of codex illustration, the migration of codices and the characteristics of medieval reading are presented.
Video: Memories Of Balaton
- 8 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- video
"The Balaton and its surroundings are Hungary's most popular holiday area. Rest and recreation on the shore, historic and cultural heritage, folk traditions, bicycle and water tours, rare natural treasures, gastronomic specialities and spectacular programmes - all of these things are offered by and around the 'Hungarian sea'.
Hungarian Theme Park Opens In Baranya County
- 2 Apr 2010 12:04 PM
- getting around
"The world’s first historical Hungarian theme park opened in Bikal, Baranya county on Thursday. Construction of Élménybirtok cost close to Ft 2 billion.