Budapest is filled with places to enjoy an excellent cup of coffee with a sumptuous dessert. Here are just a few of the best historic coffeehouses and confectionery shops in the city.
Ruszwurm
Located in the castle district of Budapest, this charming cake shop was built in 1827 by Ferenc Schwabl. Its original furnishings are still intact [...]
Here’s a collection of Christmas photos from Central and Eastern Europe. Merry Christmas!
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and what better way to go sightseeing around where the wall once stood than in a Trabant!
Besides the many events and activities celebrating its infamous destruction, there is a unique phenomenon taking place in the region – the popularity of Trabant tours.
The [...]
If you’re planning to visit Budapest during the holiday season, here are just a few of the festive things you can see and do in this charming city.
Budapest Christmas Fair – Vörösmarty Square
Vörösmarty Square is home to the annual Budapest Christmas Fair, one of the most spectacular markets in Europe.
It offers a non-commercialized and [...]
The Hungarian Girl will now be featuring various chefs, foodies, writers, bloggers, artists and people who are connected to Central and Eastern Europe. This means I get to interview lots of exciting and interesting people from around the world!
Today’s featured interview is with author & tour company owner Carolyn Bánfalvi located in Budapest, Hungary.
Enjoy!
Who are you?
Carolyn Bánfalvi, originally from [...]
The Hungarian Parliament Building is one of the most iconic landmarks in Budapest.
It is currently the largest building in Hungary and the second largest Parliament in Europe.
The neo-Gothic structure was built between 1885 to 1902 by the designs of architect Imre Steindl for the millennium celebrations of 1896.
Construction of the building involved the efforts of nearly a thousand workers with 40 [...]
The Central Market Hall (Nagy Vásárcsarnok) is great place to enjoy the local food and culture in Budapest. It’s also one of the best places to buy authentic Hungarian souvenirs in the city.
Here are some photos from my last visit.
Capital Market Board and the Municipality Hall – PiacOnline (Hungarian only but you can use Google translation)
http://www.csapi.hu
Emporion Online – Association of [...]
Stacked with several layers of chocolate buttercream and topped with a thin crust of caramel, Dobos Torte is a rich and elegant cake. It was invented by Hungarian confectioner József C. Dobosin in 1884.
These photos were taken at the famous Gerbeaud Confectionery in downtown Budapest. The café was established by Henrik Kugler in 1858 and features [...]
Hi everyone,
I will be travelling to Central and Eastern Europe for the month of September. That means I won’t be making as many postings on the website. However, I will be returning with a wealth of information to share including lots of great photos, exclusive articles, and new recipes.
Just in case anyone is interested. Here’s [...]
