Helyszín címkék: countrywide Culture The unique abbeys of Hungary part II. In the second part of our series parading the curiosities of the abbeys, we present another unusual rainbow of events at these special places.
Helyszín címkék: Eger region Culture From vinegar factory to exhibition space – the “Hatvani Galéria” (Hatvan Gallery) The former Doktay House in the city centre, which once housed a vinegar factory, is an art establishment today.
Helyszín címkék: Eger region Culture ‘Vitkovics Alkotóház’ (Creative retreat Vitkovics) is the arts centre in downtown Eger, where anyone can express their creativity. Vitkovics Alkotóház is such a colony of artists, where handicrafts, literature, acting, fine arts and applied arts take place, moreover it is a home for youth and adult’s workshops.
Helyszín címkék: Eger region Culture The Empire of the Light at the Kepes Institute The Kepes Institute in Eger is located in the city centre of the county seat, where you can visit the permanent and temporary exhibitions, contemporary art shows and programmes.
Helyszín címkék: Gyula region Culture Following the people from Békés, in other words, historical celebrity spotting If you thought that only marble tablets can remind us of former celebrities, it’s time we proved: historical celebrity spotting is great fun, wherever you are in the world. Even in Békés county!
Helyszín címkék: Győr and Pannonhalma Culture The Locations of Győr’s Artistic Exhibitions The János Xantus Museum in Apátúr-House is Hungary’s first countryside museum. In the neighbourhood the Vastuskós-House and the Fruhmann-House complete a real artistic experience for visitors.
Helyszín címkék: Culture Six churches of Kecskemét The historic and spiritual past of each city is told by local churches. Let's take a virtual walk in the six churches of Kecskemét.
Helyszín címkék: Danube bend Culture Comics of the Middle Ages - exciting activities at the ‘Keresztény Múzeum’ (Christian Museum) in Esztergom
Helyszín címkék: Győr and Pannonhalma Culture The famous library of Pannonhalma Abbey Pannonhalma in Győr-Moson-Sopron County is one of the most outstanding historical memorials in Hungary, and its library is a collection of religious and secular masterpieces unique in the world.
Helyszín címkék: Sopron region Culture The forgotten people of Sopron The "Forgotten people of Sopron" project includes an exhibition, two books, a blog and a sightseeing tour, and which was started by Dr Sándor Tárkányi, architect and Sopron's heritage inspector.
Helyszín címkék: Eger region Culture The stories of the “ Magyar Vadászati Múzeum” (Hungarian Hunting Museum) in Hatvan As a former hunting nation, it is important that a museum dedicated to the subject was established. The institution used to be housed in the Grassalkovich Castle in Hatvan.
Helyszín címkék: Eger region Culture Gárdonyi Géza Theatre, the “theatre of hope” We talked to Balázs Blaskó, director at the Gárdonyi Géza Theatre in Eger, and his wife, actress Kinga Saárossy, about the theatre's capabilities and the cultural needs of theatregoers.
Helyszín címkék: Lake Balaton Culture Wine, Bakelite, Sensation of life A truly unusual place has opened in the main square of Veszprém: “Wine & Vinyl borbár és lemezbolt” (Wine & Vinyl wine bar and record shop) is the perfect pairing of unique wines and records.
Helyszín címkék: countrywide Culture From here to beyond the donut: Frenetic carnival folk customs and traditions Farsang (Carnival) Costumes and donuts. But a carnival is much more than that, here is what you need to know about it.
Helyszín címkék: countrywide Culture Fabulous rural buildings that deserved the Europa Nostra Award The award for the protection of monuments is given to projects that safeguard Europe’s cultural heritage. Here are some of the fabulous rural buildings from Hungary that have earned the prestigious aw
Helyszín címkék: Culture The meeting of culture and beer: Zirc Abbey Manufactory The centre of the Cistercian Order in Hungary is now not only a religious and cultural pilgrimage site, but also a popular destination for beer lovers. We visited the Manufactory of the Abbey of Zirc.
Helyszín címkék: Gyula region Culture Secrets of the main squares – old stories from Békés County Town’s main square always tells us something about the town in which we find it: it tells us about its past, it makes its present visible. After all, the real secret of the main squares is that they a
Helyszín címkék: Gyula region Culture A rainy day: the best museums in the Viharsarok (Land of Storms)
Helyszín címkék: Lake Balaton Culture Design shop and community space beyond the capital: KUNST! Veszprém
Helyszín címkék: Debrecen and surroundings Culture Jewish legacy of Debrecen Jewish culture, heritage and architecture in Debrecen city
Helyszín címkék: Greater Budapest Culture Precious heirs – the Hungarian aristocracy’s homes around Buda
Helyszín címkék: Pécs region Culture The secret of eosin There are certain valued Hungarian treasures Hungarians are extremely proudly of. We have a look at the top of the national value pyramid to present the most exciting stories.
Helyszín címkék: countrywide Culture Unique abbeys of Hungary I. In our series concerning abbeys, we present unique monasteries in Hungary, which can be attractive tourist attractions thanks to their vibrant programme of activities.
Helyszín címkék: countrywide Culture Super Christmas gift ideas – 2nd edition In our first article, we showed you five great ideas, now we have collected some new ones.
Helyszín címkék: Eger region Culture The Metamorphosis of Eger's “Bad Church” It has already served as a cinema, as a bunker and hospital during the war, while it functions as an art gallery. Eger's “Bad Church” currently showcases gigantic pieces of fine art.