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21/04/2025

Egg shoeing is an egg decorating technique. According to Hungarian oral traditions, egg shoeing was invented by village blacksmiths to prove their skills by creating an egg which was shod by miniature horseshoes. This technique is currently in decline due to the decreasing number of blacksmiths; it is mainly practiced in arts and crafts workshops, fairs and in the Szentendre open-air museum.

The current world record holder of egg shoeing is the Hungarian József Koszpek, who used 1119 pieces in decorating an ostrich egg. He also holds various related records: 34 pieces of iron on a shoed parrot egg, 146 pieces of iron on shoed chicken eggs, 35 pieces of iron on shod goose eggs, 598 pieces of iron on shoed emu eggs.

18/04/2025

In the heart of Buda Castle, the Matthias Fountain rises like a living legend—an exquisite blend of sculpture and story. King Matthias stands tall among hunters and hounds, frozen mid-moment in a dramatic royal hunt. Water flows gently over weathered stone, bringing motion to stillness, and echoing the grandeur of Hungary’s past. It’s more than a fountain—it’s a moment in time, eternally captured in art and elegance.

15/04/2025

It is the largest synagogue in Europe, seating 3,000 people, and is a centre of Neolog Judaism. The congregation worships in the Ashkenazi rite. The synagogue was built between 1854 and 1859 in the Moorish Revival and Romantic Historicist styles with the decoration based chiefly on Islamic models from North Africa and medieval Spain (the Alhambra). The synagogue's Viennese architect, Ludwig Förster, believed that no distinctively Jewish architecture could be identified, and thus chose "architectural forms that have been used by oriental ethnic groups that are related to the Israelite people, and in particular the Arabs

15/04/2025

The iconic building of Budapest, the Fisherman’s Bastion, is an important part of the Buda panorama. The main structure of the monument can also be admired from the Danube bank, and a visit to the Fisherman’s Bastion offers a truly special view. 🌇❤
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11/04/2025

Buda Castle at night is a fairytale come to life. 🏰🌙

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One of the most beautiful bar and sunset spot near the Danube river. 😍🐋balnaterasz This is the kind of view to begin an unforgettable Budapest moments! With a unique panoramic view and the Danube air, it is a special experience for Budapest natives and tourists alike, a perfect place to unwind at the end of the day with a refreshing drink. 🍹🥗🍔🍸🍾
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11/04/2025

11 April: the Day of Hungarian Poetry
Events celebrating Hungarian poetry began in 1956, but they were originally held during the summer. Attila József’s birthday became Hungarian Poetry Day in 1964. The communist regime hailed him as a proletarian poet: although it is true that he had ties to the underground communist movement, his poetry goes beyond ideology. Hungarian Poetry Day is one of the few dates that were first celebrated during the communist era and lived on after the change of regime. The biography of Attila József
Attila József was one of the most famous Hungarian poets of the 20th century. Born to a poor family, he had a troubled childhood. He was expelled from university for his provocative poem Tiszta szívvel: this event is mentioned in another one of his poems, Születésnapomra. He was a profilic poet who also wrote prose and translated the works of many authors, most notably Arthur Rimbaud and François Villon. (If you would like to read more Hungarian poetry, we recommend the English translations published in the Babel Web Anthology.)

Ever since his childhood, Attila József showed signs of mental illness and attempted to commit su***de several times. It is believed that he was suffering from borderline personality disorder. He died at the railway station of Balatonszárszó, aged just 32. Although some claim that his death was an accident, the most accepted view is that he committed su***de.

10/04/2025

Budapest’s current look was heavily influenced by the Art Nouveau style that became popular around the turn of the 20th century.

10/04/2025

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie...that's Piarista köz in Budapest. photo by John Fannin

08/04/2025

Kedvenc budapesti sétányom hamarosan ismét virágba borul.
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08/04/2025

Matthias Church Sanctuary: The main altar features Romanesque and Gothic elements, with a central figure of the Virgin Mary, but also and scenes related to Hungarian coronation.The present crown on Mary"s head was a present of Saint John Paul from 2000.

08/04/2025

Matthias Church is one of the finest churches in Budapest and one of the most unique churches in Europe. Located atop the Buda Castle hill, it has been serving the citizens of Buda Castle Hill since 1015, its foundation by the first Hungarian king. Bored with churches? Not this time.

Full of surprises, mysteries, and treasures, the church has a breathtaking interior with colours inspired by orientalism and romantic historicism. Its mystically exotic atmosphere paired with its Neo-Gothic features differentiates it from any other church. If you love classical music, do not miss out on the beautiful concerts in Matthias Church.

25/02/2025

https://hungarytoday.hu/112-meter-long-dobos-cake-sets-guinness-world-record/

The attempt for the Guinness World Record took place in honor of the 100th anniversary of the death of confectioner József C. Dobos.

25/02/2025

https://hungarytoday.hu/new-series-about-the-communist-dictatorship-our-historical-burden/

Writers, historians, church figures and filmmakers will uncover the past from both a professional and an individual perspective.

23/02/2025

Enjoy a tour in Budapest closed with a coctail on one of Budapest"s skybars. www.budapestdaytrips.com

23/02/2025

20/02/2025

An aerial view of Budapest showcases the majestic Parliament Building on the banks of the Danube River, its neo-Gothic spires rising above the city’s grand architecture. The river gracefully winds through the city, separating the historic Buda and vibrant Pest sides, all bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun. The city’s stunning skyline, with its mix of classical and modern buildings, creates a breathtaking panorama.

19/02/2025

https://hungarytoday.hu/hungarian-film-editor-nominated-for-oscar/

In addition to The Brutalist, biographical drama Maria and Dune: Part Two also featured a number of Hungarian filmmakers.

19/02/2025

The journey of Matild Palace back in time starts during the Belle Époque era, where the vision of one extraordinary woman, Her Imperial and Royal Highness Maria Klotild of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, came to life in the form of two magnificent palaces mirroring each other, also know as Klotild Palaces. This historical gem was crafted to serve as the social hub of the city, a place where people could gather and revel in the opulence of the era. The Duchess’s vision was brought to life by the famous architects Kálmán Giergl and Flóris Korb, who created two breathtaking English Baroque palaces on either side of the road. The palaces acted as a gateway to those entering the ‘Pest’ side of the city, greeting them with their awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur.