90 result(s) for tradition in Getting around
Organisers Of European Mobility Week In Hungary Awarded
- 11 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
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It was thanks to the organisers’ outstanding performance among others that a record number of Hungarian local authorities registered on the international website of the one-week campaign this year. There were 129 local authorities altogether to join the series of events in September, whereby Hungary came third among the 47 registering countries, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner ...
Travel Back In Time At The Bikal Renaissance Theme Park, Hungary
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Middle Ages and Renaissance Theme Park in Bikal (close to Pécs city) opened its doors in 2010 for visitors who want to discover life in the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance periods in Hungary. The 7.5 hectare park is divided into five large parts – the Village, the Old Town, the Main Square, the Knight’s Palace, and the Jousting Arena – where visitors can explore 35 amazing buildings, learn ...
Design Tours Exploring Treasures Of Budapest, 27 September - 6 October
- 26 Sep 2013 10:45 AM
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Design Tours are traditionally very popular features of Budapest Design Week, so organised between 27th September and 6th October, the festival asked some renowned city tour organisers to join the jubilee program series. The Hungarian, English and Italian language tours help us experience the amazingly colourful, exciting world of Budapest, and how the inhabitants of the city strive to preserve ...
Central Europe’s Longest Pedestrian Bridge Opens In Szolnok, Hungary
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Central Europe’s longest (444m) pedestrian and cyclist bridge has been opened in the Eastern Hungarian city of Szolnok, marking a shift in priorities: instead of building yet another car-bridge the decision was made to create a crossing entirely dedicated to "soft" mobility (such as walking and cycling) – significantly improving the short-distance mobility situation and the social, cultural and ...
Framework Conditions Set For A Continuous Development Of Railway Passenger Transport In Hungary
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Ministry of National Economy has entered into ten-year public service agreements on railway passenger transport with MÁV-START Ltd. and GYSEV Ltd. At the signing ceremony, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner said that the agreements created a more predictable framework for both the state as contractor and service companies, making planning easier as well.
Car-free Day In Budapest On Sunday
- 19 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- getting around
Vintage trams, kindergarten soccer fields, tours by BKK (Centre of Budapest Transport) – are just a few of the numerous programs this year’s 'European Mobility Week' in Budapest has in store from now until 22 September.
Within this series which aims to promote the advantages of eco-travelling, one of the most important days is Sunday 22 September, 'Car-free day', when millions of people ...
Public Transport Festivals In Budapest And Szeged, Hungary
- 3 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Public transport festivals can brighten the worn-out brand of public transport. This kind of relatively low-budget marketing tool can win the hearts and minds of the general public – and not just children! Building on great traditions, especially vintage vehicles are beloved.
Xpat Opinion: Living In The Hungarian Countryside
- 21 Feb 2013 10:35 AM
- getting around
Once upon a time, László and Linda Kondor would have been greatly entertained by the idea that urbanites such as themselves would be happy retiring in Kapolcs Village on a vineyard estate in the Hungarian countryside. Both had lived, and worked for decades in both the city of Chicago and Budapest, but late 2007 found them doing just that - walking away from all they owned and retiring to the ...
Introducing Festetics Palace, Keszthely, Hungary
- 23 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Helikon Palace Museum in Keszthely is a museum complex consisting of four buildings housing five permanent and several temporary exhibitions. The palace that belonged to the Festetics Family for 200 years has been built and extended continuously since the middle of the18th century and is now one of the most significant monuments of Hungary. The building is surrounded by a nature reserve park. ...
Organisers Of European Mobility Week In Hungary Awarded
- 11 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
It was thanks to the organisers’ outstanding performance among others that a record number of Hungarian local authorities registered on the international website of the one-week campaign this year. There were 129 local authorities altogether to join the series of events in September, whereby Hungary came third among the 47 registering countries, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner ...
Travel Back In Time At The Bikal Renaissance Theme Park, Hungary
- 15 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Middle Ages and Renaissance Theme Park in Bikal (close to Pécs city) opened its doors in 2010 for visitors who want to discover life in the Late Middle Ages and Renaissance periods in Hungary. The 7.5 hectare park is divided into five large parts – the Village, the Old Town, the Main Square, the Knight’s Palace, and the Jousting Arena – where visitors can explore 35 amazing buildings, learn ...
Design Tours Exploring Treasures Of Budapest, 27 September - 6 October
- 26 Sep 2013 10:45 AM
- getting around
Design Tours are traditionally very popular features of Budapest Design Week, so organised between 27th September and 6th October, the festival asked some renowned city tour organisers to join the jubilee program series. The Hungarian, English and Italian language tours help us experience the amazingly colourful, exciting world of Budapest, and how the inhabitants of the city strive to preserve ...
Central Europe’s Longest Pedestrian Bridge Opens In Szolnok, Hungary
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Central Europe’s longest (444m) pedestrian and cyclist bridge has been opened in the Eastern Hungarian city of Szolnok, marking a shift in priorities: instead of building yet another car-bridge the decision was made to create a crossing entirely dedicated to "soft" mobility (such as walking and cycling) – significantly improving the short-distance mobility situation and the social, cultural and ...
Framework Conditions Set For A Continuous Development Of Railway Passenger Transport In Hungary
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Ministry of National Economy has entered into ten-year public service agreements on railway passenger transport with MÁV-START Ltd. and GYSEV Ltd. At the signing ceremony, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner said that the agreements created a more predictable framework for both the state as contractor and service companies, making planning easier as well.
Car-free Day In Budapest On Sunday
- 19 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- getting around
Vintage trams, kindergarten soccer fields, tours by BKK (Centre of Budapest Transport) – are just a few of the numerous programs this year’s 'European Mobility Week' in Budapest has in store from now until 22 September.
Within this series which aims to promote the advantages of eco-travelling, one of the most important days is Sunday 22 September, 'Car-free day', when millions of people ...
Public Transport Festivals In Budapest And Szeged, Hungary
- 3 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Public transport festivals can brighten the worn-out brand of public transport. This kind of relatively low-budget marketing tool can win the hearts and minds of the general public – and not just children! Building on great traditions, especially vintage vehicles are beloved.
Xpat Opinion: Living In The Hungarian Countryside
- 21 Feb 2013 10:35 AM
- getting around
Once upon a time, László and Linda Kondor would have been greatly entertained by the idea that urbanites such as themselves would be happy retiring in Kapolcs Village on a vineyard estate in the Hungarian countryside. Both had lived, and worked for decades in both the city of Chicago and Budapest, but late 2007 found them doing just that - walking away from all they owned and retiring to the ...
Introducing Festetics Palace, Keszthely, Hungary
- 23 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Helikon Palace Museum in Keszthely is a museum complex consisting of four buildings housing five permanent and several temporary exhibitions. The palace that belonged to the Festetics Family for 200 years has been built and extended continuously since the middle of the18th century and is now one of the most significant monuments of Hungary. The building is surrounded by a nature reserve park. ...