166 result(s) for medieval
Savaria Historical Carnival, Szombathely, 24-27 August
- 24 Aug 2023 10:38 AM
- community
From 24-27 August, the western Hungarian city of Szombathely hosts its annual Savaria Historical Carnival, the largest of its kind in Central Europe, dating back to 1961.
Some 300 events await an estimated 100,000-120,000 visitors at 25 venues, with legionnaires in Roman combat gear, fearless gladiators, medieval knights and Hungarian heritage preservers in authentic costume.
Insider’s Guide: Hungarian National Museum in Budapest
- 17 Aug 2023 9:06 AM
- getting around
Predating Budapest’s many landmarks unveiled in the later 1800s, the Hungarian National Museum was built in the ten years before the Uprising of 1848 – in fact, it is indelibly linked to those momentous events. In our continuing series proving the backstories to Budapest’s great landmarks, we look at this former seat of government, now housing a comprehensive display showing the history of ...
Gergely Hnatyszyn, General Manager, Monastery Boutique Hotel Budapest
- 14 Aug 2023 5:34 PM
Gergely is a motivated leader with nearly 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry in Hungary. He has a strong strategic thinking, focusing to reach continuous profitability and guest satisfaction.
Insider's Guide: Top 7 Castles in Hungary
- 11 Aug 2023 12:06 PM
- getting around
Set in picturesque countryside, Hungary’s historic array of castles reflect the country’s colourful history. Most are national symbols of courage, many are perched on pretty hilltops, one is nestled by a lovely lake and another is the guardian of the Danube Bend.
Quick Guide: What's On in Hungary in August
- 9 Aug 2023 7:23 AM
- entertainment
With so many things going on this month, we thought it best to cherry pick the highlights for you, rather than overload you with suggestions. So, starting with Sziget of course, here is a great range of 7 events for your interest.
Insider’s Guide: Top 7 Statues in Budapest with Fascinating Backstories
- 11 Jul 2023 7:29 AM
- getting around
Poets, composers and statesmen proudly stand around Budapest, their likenesses centrepiecing the city’s main squares and boulevards. But what about the more unusual figures, the statues and installations whose stories have you wondering how and why they got there?
Insider’s Guide: Heroes’ Square in Budapest
- 10 Jul 2023 1:53 PM
- getting around
Of Budapest’s many landmarks, few make a statement as bold as Heroes’ Square, Hősök tere to Hungarians, bookending Andrássy út before the greenery of City Park.
Gulácsy Exhibition, National Gallery Budapest
- 10 Jul 2023 11:28 AM
- community & culture
The retrospective exhibition of Lajos Gulácsy, one of the most unique figures of twentieth-century Hungarian art, is now displayed in the National Gallery.
International Palace Games, Visegrád, 7 - 9 July
- 9 Jul 2023 12:00 PM
- community
Celebrating royal get-togethers of centuries past, this three-day event of knightly battles and medieval music takes place in the very place where Central European nobility met back in the day, Visegrád, overlooking the Danube from its lofty vantage point.
Savaria Historical Carnival, Szombathely, 24-27 August
- 24 Aug 2023 10:38 AM
- community
From 24-27 August, the western Hungarian city of Szombathely hosts its annual Savaria Historical Carnival, the largest of its kind in Central Europe, dating back to 1961.
Some 300 events await an estimated 100,000-120,000 visitors at 25 venues, with legionnaires in Roman combat gear, fearless gladiators, medieval knights and Hungarian heritage preservers in authentic costume.
Insider’s Guide: Hungarian National Museum in Budapest
- 17 Aug 2023 9:06 AM
- getting around
Predating Budapest’s many landmarks unveiled in the later 1800s, the Hungarian National Museum was built in the ten years before the Uprising of 1848 – in fact, it is indelibly linked to those momentous events. In our continuing series proving the backstories to Budapest’s great landmarks, we look at this former seat of government, now housing a comprehensive display showing the history of ...
Gergely Hnatyszyn, General Manager, Monastery Boutique Hotel Budapest
- 14 Aug 2023 5:34 PM
Gergely is a motivated leader with nearly 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry in Hungary. He has a strong strategic thinking, focusing to reach continuous profitability and guest satisfaction.
Insider's Guide: Top 7 Castles in Hungary
- 11 Aug 2023 12:06 PM
- getting around
Set in picturesque countryside, Hungary’s historic array of castles reflect the country’s colourful history. Most are national symbols of courage, many are perched on pretty hilltops, one is nestled by a lovely lake and another is the guardian of the Danube Bend.
Quick Guide: What's On in Hungary in August
- 9 Aug 2023 7:23 AM
- entertainment
With so many things going on this month, we thought it best to cherry pick the highlights for you, rather than overload you with suggestions. So, starting with Sziget of course, here is a great range of 7 events for your interest.
Insider’s Guide: Top 7 Statues in Budapest with Fascinating Backstories
- 11 Jul 2023 7:29 AM
- getting around
Poets, composers and statesmen proudly stand around Budapest, their likenesses centrepiecing the city’s main squares and boulevards. But what about the more unusual figures, the statues and installations whose stories have you wondering how and why they got there?
Insider’s Guide: Heroes’ Square in Budapest
- 10 Jul 2023 1:53 PM
- getting around
Of Budapest’s many landmarks, few make a statement as bold as Heroes’ Square, Hősök tere to Hungarians, bookending Andrássy út before the greenery of City Park.
Gulácsy Exhibition, National Gallery Budapest
- 10 Jul 2023 11:28 AM
- community & culture
The retrospective exhibition of Lajos Gulácsy, one of the most unique figures of twentieth-century Hungarian art, is now displayed in the National Gallery.
International Palace Games, Visegrád, 7 - 9 July
- 9 Jul 2023 12:00 PM
- community
Celebrating royal get-togethers of centuries past, this three-day event of knightly battles and medieval music takes place in the very place where Central European nobility met back in the day, Visegrád, overlooking the Danube from its lofty vantage point.