Dolac, is Zagreb’s biggest and most popular market. Established in 1930, the daily market has been a central focus for farmers and traders from surrounding villages to sell their goods. Today, the market consists of a raised open square lined with colorful stalls of fruit, vegetables, nuts, and eggs. At street level is an indoor market for meat, cheese, spices, breads, [...]
In 1913, the 7th Congress of the International Women’s Suffrage Alliance (IWSA) met in Budapest. The aim of the convention was to raise public awareness of women’s issues in Hungary. In particular, the alliance wanted to work with city council to establish a women’s aid office as well as day care centers. Here’s a look [...]
Budapest has eight bridges that extend across the Danube. Each of these bridges have played an important role in the development and infrastructure of the city. Some have even become icons because of their influence and engineering wonder while others are known for their remarkable beauty. Széchenyi Chain Bridge Year opened: 1849 Length: 202 meters Type: [...]
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 [...]
As one of Europe’s oldest transportation systems, the Budapesti Közlekedési Vállalat (BKV) has many fascinating and unique elements about it. Here’s a photo gallery with a bit of history and background information.
For the past four years in early February, the locals in Budapest have gathered at Vajdahunyad Castle to celebrate the Mangalica Festival. This unique event surrounds a curly-haired pig which is indigenous to Hungary and is known for its rich and fatty meat. Just about everything can be sampled from the mangalica pig at this [...]
Every year before Christmas, Vörösmarty Square is transformed into a festival of light and colour. More than 100 wooden pavilions are set-up offering handmade porcelain, wooden boxes and toys, jewelry and traditional weavings. The market also has a variety of food and drink specialities such as forralt bor (mulled wine), kürtoskalács (sweet Hungarian pastry), roast [...]
Oktoberfest celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2010 and we were there to enjoy in the festivities. Here are some highlight photos of the event that year.
I live in Erzsébetváros, Budapest’s 7th District and, for part of it, historical Jewish District. I love to walk the streets next to my building, wandering randomly on Wesselényi utca, Dob utca or Kazinczy utca. I have been to the places more times than I can count, and yet they never lose their appeal, their [...]
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