17 result(s) for medieval hungarian king in Community & Culture
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.
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: Top 10 Highlights at the Hungarian National Museum
- 5 May 2025 5:28 PM
- community & culture
Go to journey through Hungary’s rich history, as few cultural experiences in Budapest are as essential for expats living in Hungary as visiting the Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum, as it’s called in Hungarian. Founded in 1802, it is the oldest public museum in the country and remains a centrepiece of local identity.
Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Highlights at the Hungarian National Gallery
- 24 Apr 2025 12:56 PM
- community & culture
Discovering your host country’s cultural depth and identity is one of the real joys of living abroad. For expats living in Hungary, there’s perhaps no better place to do this than at the Magyar Nemzeti Galéria, perched proudly atop Buda Castle Hill with sweeping views over the Danube and Pest.
Special HUF 50,000 Coin Issued by National Bank
- 21 Nov 2024 1:57 PM
- community & culture
Yesterday the 'Magyar Nemzeti Bank' issued a particularly valuable gold collectors coin named The Golden Florin of Laduslaus V (László aranyforintja V.) in single and in piedfort version, which is four times the weight of a normal coin. These coins represent the eighth addition in the Hungarian medieval gold florin series.
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.
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: Top 10 Highlights at the Hungarian National Museum
- 5 May 2025 5:28 PM
- community & culture
Go to journey through Hungary’s rich history, as few cultural experiences in Budapest are as essential for expats living in Hungary as visiting the Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum, as it’s called in Hungarian. Founded in 1802, it is the oldest public museum in the country and remains a centrepiece of local identity.
Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Highlights at the Hungarian National Gallery
- 24 Apr 2025 12:56 PM
- community & culture
Discovering your host country’s cultural depth and identity is one of the real joys of living abroad. For expats living in Hungary, there’s perhaps no better place to do this than at the Magyar Nemzeti Galéria, perched proudly atop Buda Castle Hill with sweeping views over the Danube and Pest.
Special HUF 50,000 Coin Issued by National Bank
- 21 Nov 2024 1:57 PM
- community & culture
Yesterday the 'Magyar Nemzeti Bank' issued a particularly valuable gold collectors coin named The Golden Florin of Laduslaus V (László aranyforintja V.) in single and in piedfort version, which is four times the weight of a normal coin. These coins represent the eighth addition in the Hungarian medieval gold florin series.