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: Tokaj and Nyíregyháza Culture On a boat to the other world The image of the otherworldly boat appears in different parts of the world in different time zones and cultures. Perhaps the cemetery with boat-shaped headstones in Szatmárcseke could also belong here
Helyszín címkék: Sopron region Culture If you are curious about the everyday life of a bourgeois family from the 19th century, you are in the right place at Villa Lenck! If you are curious about the everyday life of a bourgeois family from the 19th century, you are in the right place at Villa Lenck!
Helyszín címkék: countrywide Culture Fabulous places to bring the atmosphere of Christmas! If you are looking to get into the festive spirit, eat good food, go sightseeing, gift hunting or just relax, the following ideas and places are sure to bring Christmas to your heart!
Helyszín címkék: Eger region Culture Painters will not just be famous after their deaths We visited painter GBeaArt and the Artiszt Wine & Spirit Bar in Eger The Artiszt Wine&Spirit Bar, operating for six years – taking advantage of the downtown’s potential – wishes to provide quality both in the field of beverages and art.
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: countrywide Culture Luca Day superstitions optimised for the 21st century, or tradition in a modern guise
Helyszín címkék: countrywide Culture Luca Day tricks, or how to unmask your witchy friends A truly spooky day in Hungarian tradition! Maybe someone you know goes to work on a broom? Here are some Luca’s daily tricks on how to recognise witches.
Helyszín címkék: countrywide Culture Is sustainable fashion an illusion or an achievable reality? What can we do to dress with a slightly smaller ecological footprint, and what are global brands and manufacturers doing about it?
Helyszín címkék: Sopron region Culture The Cobblestone of Sopron – the children’s museum The ‘Macskakő Gyermekmúzeum’ (Cobblestone Children's Museum) is a real wonderland in Sopron, this place immediately steals itself into our hearts.
Helyszín címkék: Tokaj and Nyíregyháza Culture CoolTour in Szatmár – In the footsteps of the greats of Hungarian literature Several great Hungarian literary figures connected to Szatmár, including Ferenc Kölcsey and Zsigmond Móricz, and this region played an important role in their life.
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: countrywide Culture 4 wonderful art exhibitions around the country Here are four permanent exhibitions that can be visited at any time of the year and will almost certainly not disappoint art lovers.
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: 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: 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: Danube bend Culture Time travellers in Vác: mummies beneath the church Although the history of Vác is quite exciting, no one thought that all of a sudden from a secret crypt in the depth the cold breath of past would hit our face.
Helyszín címkék: Sopron region Culture Go around the centre of Sopron as never before - through narrow alleys, a Roman walk! Sopron is a romantic small town in the westernmost part of the country: its centre is characterized by many monuments, beautiful buildings, cobbled streets, narrow passages and gateways.
Helyszín címkék: Eger region Culture Remains after mining: the Apc Tarn and the Rózsaszentmárton Memorial House
Helyszín címkék: Tokaj and Nyíregyháza Culture Encounters at the Mádi Synagogue: Let’s visit the Footsteps of Wonder Rabbis! The Footsteps of Wonder Rabbis, the most famous Jewish pilgrimage in Hungary, is an authentic and experiential account of the customs of the former Hasidic Jewry. Explore the iconic memorials!
Helyszín címkék: Győr and Pannonhalma Culture “God’s athlete” and the herm of Saint Ladislaus in Győr In Győr, Káptalan Hill is located in the historic downtown on the Moson arm of the Danube and the Rába river, a memorial for both the city and the country.
Helyszín címkék: Greater Budapest Culture Why was Martonvásár selected as home to the Beethoven Museum? The Brunszvik Manor in Martonvásár is home to a memorial museum which gives us some valuable insights into the relationship between Ludwig von Beethoven and the Brunszvik family.
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 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: Pécs region Culture In the footsteps of an almond tree of Methuselahian age, or gastronomic trekking in the Transdanubian region Visit the Church of Our Lady of the Snows in Pécs, where the tree that inspired Janus Pannonius is located. Of course, if we are in Baranya, we should also try the local flavours!