The 2010 National Gallop will be happening from June 2 – 6th in Budapest. The five day event is a celebration of Hungarian horsemanship dating back thousands of years when the Magyars first settled into the region. It includes traditional Hussar races, show jumping, dressageas, processions, historical parades, as well as children’s horse riding shows. Visitors can get a glimpse into [...]
Proclaimed as one of Europe’s most beautiful and majestic cities, Budapest has become a major travel destination that attracts over 20 million visitors a year. It boasts a wide range of things to see and do including museums and churches, coffee houses, Turkish baths and Roman ruins, historical sites, nature parks, as well as shopping [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 of Taste Hungary, Carolyn Bánfalvi. Enjoy! Who are you? Carolyn [...]
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 [...]
Dobos torte is a traditional Hungarian cream cake. It was created by Hungarian confectioner József C. Dobos in 1884. This photo was taken at the famous Gerbeaud confectionery in Budapest. If your looking to indulge in fine pastries – this is the place to be!
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