Flórián Albert, Hungary’s Ballon d’Or prize-winning football player, died on Monday at the age of 70 after complications following heart surgery, his club Ferencváros said on its website. Albert played 537 matches for Ferencváros, scoring 383 goals and winning four Hungarian championships. He also played 75 times for Hungary, tallying 31 goals. He took part [...]
Prague may come as no surprise as a spooky city due to its turbulent history and the many myths and urban legends that surround its top attractions. Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, visiting these so-called “haunted places” make for a fun way of discovering the city. You can find many tour groups [...]
Hungarians living abroad often have difficulty accessing information directly from Hungary. As well, most publications or websites from Hungary are not available in English. An online service called Hungarian Register now aims to bridge this gap. Officially unveiled last week by the Public Administration and Justice Ministry, the Hungarian Register aims to provide the latest [...]
Split’s fish market, known locally as “Ribarnica“, is located along Marmontova street, and is one of the main points of interest within the city. Fresh fish are brought in by local fishermen and the daily offer depends heavily on weather conditions. It opens early in the morning and closes around lunch time, giving locals enough [...]
If you’ve got a craving for lángos, you may want to visit the Fény utca market in Budapest which sells the deep-fried snack. There are two lángos stands in the market, one of the upper floor and the other on the bottom floor. Both offer a wide variety of sweet and savory toppings including the [...]
Hungary has a vast array of alcoholic beverages including quality wines and beers, as well as liqueurs and brandies that are made exclusively in the country. Here are a few suggestions of various drinks to try. Egészségedre! (Cheers!) Pálinka Produced in both Hungary and Transylvania, this traditional brandy is made from various kinds of fruit such [...]
Located in the heart of Budapest, the First Strudel House of Pest is a unique café and restaurant dedicated to preserving the art and tradition of strudel making. The menu features a variety of both sweet and savory strudel including cottage cheese, apple, sour cherry, and cabbage. There is also the option to select speciality [...]
Few people visit Budapest without getting at least one amazing view, usually from a high point. Providing skies are relatively clear and there are less crowds depending on the time of the day, here’s where to go for the best panoramic views of the city. Just don’t forget your camera! Gellért Hill (Gellért-hegy) Visible from almost [...]
Enter your email address below to receive updates each time we publish new content.
