54 result(s) for sand in Getting around
Xploring Hungary: Orfű Lakes
- 15 Feb 2024 12:19 PM
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The municipality of Orfű is located on three man-made lakes (Orfűi-tó or Kis-tó, Pécsitó and Herman-Ottó-tó). While the first two lakes are suitable for swimming and sailing, the Herman-Ottó-tó is a nature reserve where only fishing is allowed.
Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names
- 12 Feb 2024 5:23 PM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
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A third of Budapest’s 8,598 streets and squares have been renamed at least once in their history. A third of those now bear the name of a real or fictitious person, the most popular being Attila József. A look at the reasons for renaming and the issues of political memory it spotlights.
Budapest Castle Hill Funicular (Budavári Sikló)
- 15 Jan 2024 4:27 PM
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Travelling by the Buda Hill Funicular is a pleasant and a fairly cheap way to save your legs a hike when you want to get up to the Buda Castle Hill from the river level on Adam Clarke square. Enjoy the ride on a historical cable car.
Panoramic Posta Lookout Tower in Buda Open to Public
- 4 Jan 2024 12:30 PM
- getting around
The lookout tower soaring above the historic Postapalota building overlooking Buda hub Széll Kálmán tér is open to the public.
Top 7 Free Attractions in Budapest
- 22 Sep 2023 9:02 AM
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As the song says, the best things in life are free. And this is just as true in Budapest, where there are plenty of free options for folks on a budget. Many museums, parks, and landmarks can be enjoyed without spending a single forint, here’s a look at seven choices around this beautiful city – while most of these are free things to do in Budapest, a very affordable option is also included.
Insider’s Guide: Hungarian National Museum in Budapest
- 17 Aug 2023 9:06 AM
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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 ...
Danube Embankment in Central Budapest Becomes “Leisure Terrace”
- 15 Aug 2023 11:27 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
The eastern embankment of the River Danube between the Chain and Elisabeth bridges in central Budapest will be turned into a “leisure terrace” for pedestrians and cyclists for a month starting on July 15, Mayor Gergely Karácsony said.
Top 7 Beautiful Bridges in Budapest
- 1 Aug 2023 7:18 AM
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As you may know, the capital of Hungary is divided by the Danube, with hilly Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east. Seven bridges that span the river are notable architectural sights in their own right - the focus this quick guide is on what makes each of them special.
Insider's Guide: Hiking Around Hungary - Special Signs Explained
- 5 Jul 2023 9:47 AM
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Expats who love the great outdoors will be delighted to know that Hungarians are enthusiastic hikers, and there are plenty of lovely landscapes to choose from here for a hike. The so-called National Blue Trail, a network of routes past Hungary’s key natural and historical assets that dates back to the 1930s, is a key feature of the local hiking scene.
Xploring Hungary: Orfű Lakes
- 15 Feb 2024 12:19 PM
- getting around
The municipality of Orfű is located on three man-made lakes (Orfűi-tó or Kis-tó, Pécsitó and Herman-Ottó-tó). While the first two lakes are suitable for swimming and sailing, the Herman-Ottó-tó is a nature reserve where only fishing is allowed.
Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names
- 12 Feb 2024 5:23 PM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- getting around
A third of Budapest’s 8,598 streets and squares have been renamed at least once in their history. A third of those now bear the name of a real or fictitious person, the most popular being Attila József. A look at the reasons for renaming and the issues of political memory it spotlights.
Budapest Castle Hill Funicular (Budavári Sikló)
- 15 Jan 2024 4:27 PM
- getting around
Travelling by the Buda Hill Funicular is a pleasant and a fairly cheap way to save your legs a hike when you want to get up to the Buda Castle Hill from the river level on Adam Clarke square. Enjoy the ride on a historical cable car.
Panoramic Posta Lookout Tower in Buda Open to Public
- 4 Jan 2024 12:30 PM
- getting around
The lookout tower soaring above the historic Postapalota building overlooking Buda hub Széll Kálmán tér is open to the public.
Top 7 Free Attractions in Budapest
- 22 Sep 2023 9:02 AM
- getting around
As the song says, the best things in life are free. And this is just as true in Budapest, where there are plenty of free options for folks on a budget. Many museums, parks, and landmarks can be enjoyed without spending a single forint, here’s a look at seven choices around this beautiful city – while most of these are free things to do in Budapest, a very affordable option is also included.
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 ...
Danube Embankment in Central Budapest Becomes “Leisure Terrace”
- 15 Aug 2023 11:27 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
The eastern embankment of the River Danube between the Chain and Elisabeth bridges in central Budapest will be turned into a “leisure terrace” for pedestrians and cyclists for a month starting on July 15, Mayor Gergely Karácsony said.
Top 7 Beautiful Bridges in Budapest
- 1 Aug 2023 7:18 AM
- getting around
As you may know, the capital of Hungary is divided by the Danube, with hilly Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east. Seven bridges that span the river are notable architectural sights in their own right - the focus this quick guide is on what makes each of them special.
Insider's Guide: Hiking Around Hungary - Special Signs Explained
- 5 Jul 2023 9:47 AM
- getting around
Expats who love the great outdoors will be delighted to know that Hungarians are enthusiastic hikers, and there are plenty of lovely landscapes to choose from here for a hike. The so-called National Blue Trail, a network of routes past Hungary’s key natural and historical assets that dates back to the 1930s, is a key feature of the local hiking scene.