Helyszín címkék: Culture The renovated Csokonai Theatre in Debrecen welcomes opera lovers again The Csokonai Theatre in Debrecen is reopening with almost doubled capacity – the first performance will be staged in the renewed, modernised complex at the beginning of October.
Helyszín címkék: Lake Balaton Culture Design shop and community space beyond the capital: KUNST! Veszprém
Helyszín címkék: Greater Budapest Culture The Platán and what lies behind it – interview with Vivien Varga We talked to Vivien Varga, the manager of Platán, about the concept behind the complex Platán -located between Tata Castle and Esterházy Castle- and the environment and branding of the area.
Helyszín címkék: Pécs region Culture The Californian artist who throws a lifeline to the forgotten Hungarian textile art Betsy Fields fell in love with Hungarian folk textile art during a trip with her friend. He was captivated by centuries-old materials, colours, and techniques that are almost forgotten.
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: Szeged region Culture History and repertoire of the “Katona József Nemzeti Színház” (Katona József National Theatre) in Kecskemét The Katona József theatre was built in 1896 in an eclectic Neo-Baroque building in the heart of Kecskemét. Today it offers prose, ballet and music to the public.
Helyszín címkék: Danube bend Culture Comics of the Middle Ages - exciting activities at the ‘Keresztény Múzeum’ (Christian Museum) in Esztergom
Helyszín címkék: Danube bend Culture Amrita Sérgil: The lover of love in Zebegény How did the marvellously beautiful Indian woman end up at the Danube Bend? Amrita, who loved Zebegény, was not only one of the pioneers of Asian painting but an artist who was in love with love itself
Helyszín címkék: Culture Hungarian novels that tempt you to travel When we set our minds to travel, most of us don’t leave without a book or two.
Helyszín címkék: countrywide Culture Hungary’s eastern treasures, the Orthodox churches The hidden jewel boxes of the Greek Catholic Church sometimes turn up where you least expect them. Let’s see some examples.
Helyszín címkék: Greater Budapest Culture The Kindergarten Museum in Martonvásár is not only for families A unique tourist attraction in Martonvásár is the Kindergarten Museum, which is housed in the old kindergarten building, and the recently added museum wing near the Brunszvik Castle.
Helyszín címkék: Győr and Pannonhalma Culture A millennial cultural environment: the “Pannonhalmi Apátság” (Territorial Abbey of Pannonhalma) and the Benedictines The “Pannonhalmi Apátság” (Territorial Abbey of Pannonhalma) is one of the most important religious centres in Hungary.
Helyszín címkék: Culture A meeting of a yeast factory and fine art: let’s go to Torula! If we would rather escape from the summer heat to the art pieces of a progressive contemporary exhibition, Torula's industrial space could be an exciting destination for us.
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: 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: 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: Culture Ráday museum in Kecskemét, which is packed with treasures of sacred art The Ráday museum is located in the old building of the Reformed school, in ‘Ókollégium’ (Old college), where the exhibit displaying the reformed sacred art of Dunamellék can be seen.
Helyszín címkék: Pécs region Culture Explore the history of the Bauhäuslers in Pécs, in the cradle of style! In the case of the Bauhaus and Pécs, we can immerse ourselves in the world of early modern architecture and learn about the cultural history of the movement and the roots of the "Bauhäuslers".
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: Szeged region Culture The park of Hungarian adventures in Ópusztaszer The Ópusztaszer National Heritage Park awaits its visitors on more than 55 hectares with nearly 40 different programmes: from the youngest to the eldest, there is something exciting for everyone.
Helyszín címkék: Greater Budapest Culture The region of Etyek on the cinema screen Matt Damon, Jeremy Irons, Keira Knightley, Gabi Gubás and Ervin Nagy. Foreign and Hungarian film stars who have (also) worked away from Budapest. But where was the camera rolling during each scene?
Helyszín címkék: Culture The jewel of Pizzaland, with a thousand links to Hungary A long, romantic stretch of sandy beach, with clean, tidy surroundings, a jewel-box old town, a wealth of attractions and friendly people characterise Grado, also known as the Island of the Sun.
Helyszín címkék: Culture From rabbits to Easter eggs: here is what you need to know about Easter traditions and customs Easter, like Carnival, is a moving holiday. It is considered the most important and largest celebration of Christianity, but in many ways, its traditions go beyond religion.
Helyszín címkék: Gyula region Culture Visiting the palace in the Puszta: the Wenckheim manor house in Szabadkígyós Since the spring of 2022, one of Hungary’s most beautiful castles in Szabadkígyós, Békés County, has been welcoming visitors back to its former splendour.