Tradition & History
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Kossuth Radio launches program to promote Hungary’s heritage
Kossuth Radio’s new 200-part radio series, “I Believe in a Home” (“Hiszek egy hazában”), will focus on Hungary’s cross-border heritage,…
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New priorities for castle developments
Late last year, the government decided to reallocate resources in the National Castle and Fortress Program. A decree was issued…
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The “lions” of Budapest
Thousands of years ago, the habitat of lions ranged from southern Europe through to India. Lions became a symbol of…
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Hungary’s longest forest railway was built over 100 years ago
The Csömödér State Forest Railway stretches some 109 kilometers through the scenic forests of Zala County: the Göcsej pine region,…
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Áron Gábor’s copper cannon to remain in Budapest until next summer
One of the most famous pieces of the Székely National Museum in Sepsiszentgyörgy, Áron Gábor’s copper cannon is to remain…
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Visegrád becomes popular tourist destination
The town of Visegrád in Hungary has become a popular tourist destination throughout Europe, but not by chance. Visegrád is…
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Várkert Bazár to launch Advent celebrations on December 1
Várkert Bazár will open its annual Advent celebrations for the fifth time between December 1 and 22, 2019. The program…
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The wonders of Palócföld
The Palóc area lies deep within northern Hungary, between the Great Plain and the Hungarian-Slavic language border. Palócföld is worth…
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On St. Martin’s day in Hungary, you must eat goose
The saying in Hungary is that if you don’t eat goose on St. Martin’s day (Márton nap), you’ll starve all…
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Komárno fortification system undergoes complete renovation
The Budapest Liget Project has contributed HUF 6 million worth of funding to restore the Komárno fortification system comprising of…
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