Great Synagogue
The 19th-century Eclectic Great Synagogue, which was used as a German barracks during WWII, is once again gleaming after a total reconstruction. It is now used as a conference and cultural centre. Theres a large Orthodox Jewish cemetery in Bodrogkresztúr, 6km northwest of Tokaj.
Memento Park
Home to some 40 statues, busts and plaques of Lenin, Marx, Béla Kun and others whose likenesses have ended up on trash heaps elsewhere in the former-socialist world, Memento Park, 10km southwest of the city centre, is a mind-blowing place to visit. Ogle the socialist realism and tr
Benedictine Abbey Church
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Siklós Castle
Though the original foundations of the castle date back to 1249, what you see when you look up from the town is an 18th-century baroque palace, girdled by 15th-century walls and bastions. Reach it either from Kossuth tér via Batthyány Kázmér utca, or up Váralja utca from the bus st
Esterházy Palace
Esterházy Palace is Fertőd’s only sight, but what a sight it is! When originally completed, this horseshoe-shaped baroque and rococo palace boasted 126 rooms, a separate opera house, a hermitage (complete with a real-live cranky old man in a sack cloth who wanted to be left alone),
Castle Hill
Any tour of Castle Hill, Veszepréms elevated walled castle district, should begin at at the foot of hill at Óváros tér, the medieval market place. Of the many fine 18th-century buildings in the square, the most interesting is the late-baroque Pósa House , built in 1793 and now a ba
Discover Prague & Budapest
The Hungarian Parliament Building on the bank of the Danube. Photo © Martin Dimitrov/123rf.
Renowned for their storied pasts, Prague and Budapest have also established themselves as steadfast beacons of a brightly burning future. A visit here will expand your mind and enrich your soul.
Prag
Where to Go in Prague and Budapest
Prague from Powder Tower, with Our Lady before Týn, St. Nicolas, and St. Vitus Cathedral. Photo © Jiuguang Wang, licensed Creative Commons Attribution and ShareAlike.
Prague & Budapest travel maps by region.Wondering where to go in Prague or Budapest? Kick-start your trip planning with this o
A Primer on Hungarian Paprika
Dried paprika for sale in Budapest. Photo © Christine Zenino, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
If you weren’t aware of paprika’s popularity before landing in Hungary, you most certainly will be when you get here. Strung up and sold everywhere, Hungarian paprika is the national ingredien
Sightseeing in Budapest on the Number 2 Tram
The magnificent Parliament building in Budapest. Photo © Mararie, licensed Creative Commons Attribution & ShareAlike.
One of the nicest ways to see most of Budapest’s major sights is to hop on the fabled number 2 tram and enjoy the ride, all for the price of a regular ticket! The route itself
Treat Yourself in Budapest
The remarkable Gellért Baths has a lavish indoor pool as well as luxurious steam rooms and saunas. Photo courtesy of Gellért Baths.
BudapestThose who like to treat themselves to something extra special while on holiday will find no shortage of opportunities to do so in Budapest. Whether it’s upsca
Going Local with Budapesting
Budapesting is a family-run affair that provides apartments and private rooms to travelers looking for a personal touch during their stay in the capital. All accommodations are centrally located and include free bedding, towels, Internet access, parking, coffee, tea, a welcome bottle of wine, and
The Best of Prague and Budapest
The Hungarian Parliament Building on the bank of the Danube. Photo © Martin Dimitrov/123rf.
Ten days is enough time to take in all the major sights both cities have to offer, but it does mean sticking to a tight schedule and forgoing a few museums. Be prepared to do a lot of walking, and get
Strange Brews: Prague & Budapest's Local Liquors
Becherovka is very popular among Czechs, but it is really an acquired taste. Photo © CT M, licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
Everybody knows that a surefire way to make good with the locals is to imbibe the local brew. But what if it looks funny, smells weird, or you’
The Perfect Night Out in Prague & Budapest
Budapest at night. Photo © Botond Horváth/123rf.
While there is certainly no shortage of things to do at night in either capital, it is this same dizzying array of choices that can leave some travelers overwhelmed. But fear not: Below you’ll find the perfect recipe for a successful night on
Budapest Staples: Ron Kocsma (Ruin Pubs) and Pálinka
A stoppered bottle of Pálinka. Photo © Roland Molnár, licensed Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike.
Almost always served as a shot, pálinka is an integral part of Hungarian drinking culture. The word’s origin comes from the Slavic word páliť (distill). Typically made from plums, apples,
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Hungary: Doing business & staying in touch
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Hungary Weather, climate and geography
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Hungary History, Language and Culture
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