Colors of Budapest - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Local people impress travelers with their cheerfulness and positive attitude. Despite funny and playful nature, they are distinguished by high spirituality. People here devote much time to self-education and cherish all old traditions of their ancestors. Many people call Budapest the city of dance and music as during a year the city hosts numerous national holidays and festivals.
Fans of gastronomic tourism will find some very fine restaurants in Budapest, each of which offers to its customers a unique selection of author dishes and delicacies. Karpatia restaurant is … Open
Buda Castle is one of the most striking sights of the city. This is a unique historical monument, which was built in the 15th century. The castle is located on a fortifying hill. There are … Open
Hundreds of thousands of tourists go and go to Budapest to swim by ships across the Danube river, to photograph the panoramas included into various lists of UNESCO, to examine Bud's palaces, to study a general architecture of parliament in Budapest. While at the same time, in some small village on the border with Romania absolutely selflessly Hungarians walk at a wine festival, celebrate the beginning of sowing works or the end of harvesting, a day of summer solstice, the first snow, the last rain - yes anything! In this country, and in this city there is no limit for celebrations. In April, in Budapest starts the "Titanic Film Festival". In 10 days its guests will see a set of the most different pictures: from the French melodramas to South Korean thrillers, from the Japanese animes to the American fighters. This festival is considered the largest event in cinema life of Hungary. So why not to combine acquaintance to sights and visit of some film premiere? It, undoubtedly, diversifies your Hungarian weekend.
Budapest is a great city for families, who will find here really large selection of high quality entertainment complexes. Do not forget to make a ride on a funicular, which connects … Open
The annual interesting and informative event is the Festival of Folk Arts. If you are lucky enough to appear in Budapest during these days (at the end of August), then, come and have a glance at this celebration. Here you can get acquainted with the brilliant models of the Hungarian national crafts, works of artists, and in general, with national traditions of the country. One more interesting event - the Veszprem Summer Festival. It is interesting, first of all, by the venue because it takes place in a historical city fortress - Veszprem. The fortress is located in 110 kilometres from Budapest, and in only 15 kilometres from the Lake Balaton. Turrets of the baroque episcopal palace are an excellent background for a picturesque national festival at the heart of which - folklore compositions, popular music, dances, exhibitions, displays of movies.
1. Travelers are highly recommended to purchase a special discount card. It entitles you to have discounted rates on public transport, museums, amusement parks, zoos and other cultural … Open
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Budapest
♥ Szent István király bazilika társszékesegyház, Budapest-Szentistvánváros, 2.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Kisboldogasszony-templom, Máriaremete, 12.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nagyboldogasszony Bazilika, Máriabesnyő, 26 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nagyboldogasszony székesegyház, Vác, 30.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nagyboldogasszony és Szent Adalbert főszékesegyház, Esztergom-Vár, 42.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Szent István székesegyház Bazilika, Székesfehérvár, 61.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nagyboldogasszony Bazilika, Matraverebély-Szentkut, 75.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Szent István király bazilika társszékesegyház, Budapest-Szentistvánváros, 2.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Kisboldogasszony-templom, Máriaremete, 12.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nagyboldogasszony Bazilika, Máriabesnyő, 26 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nagyboldogasszony székesegyház, Vác, 30.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nagyboldogasszony és Szent Adalbert főszékesegyház, Esztergom-Vár, 42.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Szent István székesegyház Bazilika, Székesfehérvár, 61.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Nagyboldogasszony Bazilika, Matraverebély-Szentkut, 75.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Budapest
♥ Castle 'Buda Castle Budapest' , 3.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Visegrád Castle' , 32.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Esztergom Castle' , 40.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Drégely Castle' , 57.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Buda Castle Budapest' , 3.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Visegrád Castle' , 32.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Esztergom Castle' , 40.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Drégely Castle' , 57.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Budapest. Learn the best periods to visit Budapest to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Budapest.