39 result(s) for statues in Getting around
Photos: Top 10 Viewpoints in Budapest
- 11 Apr 2024 5:15 PM
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It is great to look at Budapest from everywhere, be it on the ground or below it, on the water or high above. We curated 10 viewpoints in the city from where you may look down, but surely always look up to mesmerizing Budapest. The selection includes natural spots, lookouts, church spiers and hidden places. Let’s get on top of things in Budapest :-)
Xploring Budapest: Cave Church
- 21 Mar 2024 6:34 AM
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This very special church in Budapest is inspired by Our Lady of Lourdes in France, and built into the rocks and caves of the Gellért Hill - as the video below shows.
Xploring Budapest: Heroes' Square
- 19 Mar 2024 1:49 PM
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Heroes' Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic Millennium Monument with statues featuring the Seven chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders, as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes, often erroneously referred as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Soviet-Era Statues in Budapest’s Memento Park May Soon Collapse
- 27 Nov 2023 11:25 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
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Some statues in Budapest’s Memento Park of Soviet-era statuary may soon collapse due to deterioration, in part because the operator does not have enough income to restore the monuments that have been rusting for three decades, HVG reports.
You Can Now Reserve Seats on Hungarian Trains Via a New MÁV App
- 5 Sep 2023 6:00 AM
- getting around
A new app offered by MÁV Hungarian state rail application allows passengers to select reserved seats. The service applies to InterCity trains in Hungary – for which reservations are compulsory – and international routes.
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 ...
Chain Bridge Reopens with a Free Picnic
- 2 Aug 2023 9:26 AM
- getting around
On Friday, 4 August, the beautifully renovated Chain Bridge reopens in time to mark Budapest’s 150th anniversary as a united city. To celebrate, from 6pm to midnight, the Chain Bridge Picnic brings together live street music, free snacks and children’s activities. After dark, the lights are turned on and the bridge will regain its former glory.
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.
Top 7 Underrated Towns in Hungary Worth Visiting
- 27 Jul 2023 10:04 AM
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Those coming to Hungary for the first time may enjoy venturing out to Eger or Lake Balaton, while longer-term visitors are always on the look-out for a new destination to discover. Here are seven great suggestions for days out or overnight stays.
Photos: Top 10 Viewpoints in Budapest
- 11 Apr 2024 5:15 PM
- getting around
It is great to look at Budapest from everywhere, be it on the ground or below it, on the water or high above. We curated 10 viewpoints in the city from where you may look down, but surely always look up to mesmerizing Budapest. The selection includes natural spots, lookouts, church spiers and hidden places. Let’s get on top of things in Budapest :-)
Xploring Budapest: Cave Church
- 21 Mar 2024 6:34 AM
- getting around
This very special church in Budapest is inspired by Our Lady of Lourdes in France, and built into the rocks and caves of the Gellért Hill - as the video below shows.
Xploring Budapest: Heroes' Square
- 19 Mar 2024 1:49 PM
- getting around
Heroes' Square is one of the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic Millennium Monument with statues featuring the Seven chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders, as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes, often erroneously referred as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Soviet-Era Statues in Budapest’s Memento Park May Soon Collapse
- 27 Nov 2023 11:25 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
Some statues in Budapest’s Memento Park of Soviet-era statuary may soon collapse due to deterioration, in part because the operator does not have enough income to restore the monuments that have been rusting for three decades, HVG reports.
You Can Now Reserve Seats on Hungarian Trains Via a New MÁV App
- 5 Sep 2023 6:00 AM
- getting around
A new app offered by MÁV Hungarian state rail application allows passengers to select reserved seats. The service applies to InterCity trains in Hungary – for which reservations are compulsory – and international routes.
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 ...
Chain Bridge Reopens with a Free Picnic
- 2 Aug 2023 9:26 AM
- getting around
On Friday, 4 August, the beautifully renovated Chain Bridge reopens in time to mark Budapest’s 150th anniversary as a united city. To celebrate, from 6pm to midnight, the Chain Bridge Picnic brings together live street music, free snacks and children’s activities. After dark, the lights are turned on and the bridge will regain its former glory.
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.
Top 7 Underrated Towns in Hungary Worth Visiting
- 27 Jul 2023 10:04 AM
- getting around
Those coming to Hungary for the first time may enjoy venturing out to Eger or Lake Balaton, while longer-term visitors are always on the look-out for a new destination to discover. Here are seven great suggestions for days out or overnight stays.