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FREE ENGLISH MAY-DECEMBER, 2013

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Publisher: Budapest Festival and Tourism Center Non-profit Ltd. 2013 Executive publisher: Vitézy Anna Zsófia, Managing Director Publication closed: 25 April 2013 Cover design: KGB Stúdió Production Management: AVM Stúdió Maps: A&Z 1.1 Térképműhely Press: Crew Nyomdaipari Kft. Budapest Festival and Tourism Center Non-profit Ltd. H-1066 Budapest Mozsár u. 16. Tel: +36 1 486 33 00 | Fax: +36 1 486 33 10 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.budapestinfo.hu; www.facebook.com/visitbudapest

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Welcome W We e elc llc co om me to o Budapest! Bud udap apesst! t! Budapest is the largest and most exciting metropolis in Central-Eastern Europe. It receives more than four million visitors a year, and is one of the ten most popular destinations

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publication reveals why. Budapest Guide helps you fi nd the most beautiful sights and discover where and how to relax, shop and have fun. I hope you fi nd the Guide useful and enjoy your time in Hungary’s capital, which celebrates the 140 th anniversary of its unification this year.

István Tarlós Mayor of Budapest

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Budapest is the city of cultural diversity, festivals and thermal waters! Besides its unparalleled beauty, it is best known for its built heritage witnessing several thousand years of history, for its medicinal and thermal waters and for the fantastic Danube panorama. However, the modern districts, alternative pubs and Sziget Festival are all equally integral parts of this exciting, dynamic capital city.

The city can be crossed by public transport on land, on water and even beneath the earth, travelling on, for instance, the continent’s very first underground railway. No other capital in the world operates so many different forms of public transport, from the metro through trolley buses to a cogwheel railway. Tram No. 2, ranked one of the most attractive transport routes in the world by National Geographic, takes the traveller past sights such as the second largest Parliament building in Europe, the headquarters of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and Chain Bridge. On the way there are magnificent views of major tourist attractions set in the hilly Buda side: Buda Castle with Matthias Church, Fishermen’s Bastion and the Royal Palace, as well as the Citadel atop Gellért Hill. In the meantime the Danube panorama, a Unesco World Heritage site, flashes by. At the end of the journey one can buy Hungaricum (classically Hungarian) food in what CNN has declared to be the most beautiful market hall in Europe. The city is home to historical monuments dating back several thousand years. Roman-period remains are located in Aquincum, while medieval Turkish baths can be enjoyed today in all their original glory. Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance and Art Nouveau built heritages are all waiting to be discovered. Beyond the fascinating permanent and temporary exhibitions of European standing arranged at the Museum of Fine Arts, the National Gallery, the National Museum and the Ethnographical Museum, Budapest’s wealth of museums and galleries offers virtually everything from transport collections to military history, from ancient times to the modern age.

Two of the best known churches in the city, St.  Stephen’s Basilica and Matthias Church, are not only remarkable for their scale and beauty but they are also focuses of the Catholic faith. The Inner City Parish Church by the Danube, which according to legend was shifted from its site during the construction of the bridge, the Church of St. Michael on Váci Street, famed for its concerts, or the popular wedding venue of the Church of St. Anne are all sights that should not be missed out. Budapest not only has a great Christian heritage but a remarkable Jewish culture, too; in fact, the largest functioning synagogue in Europe is located in Budapest, and it regularly hosts concerts and a festival. This fabulous city is hallmarked by a thriving cultural life. International music celebrities are on stage at the Palace of Arts virtually every day of the season, classical works have a permanent place in the Opera House, and the Budapest Spring Festival in March has signalled the opening of the cultural tourism season for the past 33 years. The range of venues continues to expand with the addition of, for instance, the brand-new Budapest Music Center and the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, which reopens this autumn after extensive renovation. A Lonely Planet survey of readers found that Budapest boasts the world’s best bar: the A38 ship; furthermore, there are around 100 clubs, bars or pubs that run live music programmes each evening. We have put together a listing of those sights that one simply cannot omit on a stay here, but if you really want to get a full sense of the heartbeat of the city then it is worth following where the locals go in order to uncover even more exciting and hidden gems.

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MATTHIAS CHURCH Matthias Church (also known as the Church of Our Lady, or the Buda Castle Coronation Church) is located on Holy Trinity Square (Szentháromság tér). It took on its current form (resembling its earlier, Gothic design) on the basis of the plans of Frigyes Schulek between 1874-1896. There has been a church on this site ever since the House of Árpád. During the Ottoman occupation it functioned as a mosque. From the reigns of Béla IV to Charles IV, every king of Hungary had some kind of connection to the church; some built extensions to it and some were crowned here.

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STATUE OF LIBERTY AND CITADEL The Italian word citadel means fortress, and this was the original purpose of the building constructed by the Habsburgs in 1854. Today, the rondella is a popular lookout point since virtually the entire city can be viewed from the top of Gellért Hill. The Citadel houses restaurants and a museum. The 40-m-high Statue of Liberty is topped by a woman holding aloft a palm branch, visible from nearly everywhere in Pest. 1118 Budapest, Citadella sétány 1. 18, 19, 41, 47, 49

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HUNGARIAN NATIONAL GALLERY This is the largest public collection presenting the past and present of fine arts in Hungary. It has operated as an independent institution since 1957. The Gallery moved to its present location, the former Royal Palace of Buda, in 1975. The permanent exhibitions provide a comprehensive picture of the history of Hungarian art from the founding of the state to the present, from the earliest Hungarian memories to contemporary works of art. 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2., Budavári Palota A, B, C, D épület +36 (1) 201 90 82 | [email protected] 16, 16A, 116 www.mng.hu

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BUDAPEST HISTORY MUSEUM (CASTLE MUSEUM) Castle Museum is located in the wing of the former Royal Palace facing Gellért Hill. Visitors can explore the medieval palace halls, learn about the unique treasures, and stroll through the Renaissance garden from spring to autumn. The exhibitions document the key events and personalities in the history of Budapest as well as the daily life of the inhabitants of the city.

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1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2., E épület +36 (1) 487 88 00 | [email protected] www.btm.hu

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MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY Located in an imposing building on the northwest corner of Buda Castle – in the west wing of the neo-Classical, former Nádor army barracks (1847), which itself was transformed into a museum in 1926 – the extensive collection traces the history of war in Hungary. The collection includes weapons and uniforms, flags, medals and maps. Statues and memorials are to be found in the attractive courtyard, while cannons guard the entrance to the museum. 1014 Budapest, Kapisztrán tér 2–4. +36 (1) 325 16 00 | [email protected] www.militaria.hu

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HOSPITAL IN THE ROCK MUSEUM – SECRET NUCLEAR BUNKER AND HOSPITAL Life-like waxwork figures, original furnishings and hospital equipment – this is the facility located deep under Buda Castle Hill and classified top secret until 2002. Here we can experience events from the Second World War, the 1956 Revolution, the Cold War era, and – in the latest exhibition area – the lifesaving activities of specialized corps. Travel back in time on thrill-packed guided tours that depart every hour. (X) 1012 Budapest, Lovas út 4/c. + 36 (70) 701 0101 www.sziklakorhaz.eu

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SPY MUSEUM – SPIES! DO OR DIE Secrets…Who did what, when, where and how? And above all: who knew about it? Now you can find out all you wanted to know but never dared to ask. This remarkable exhibition reveals the exciting history of espionage and the lives of numerous famous, or notorious, spies. A whole range of dramatic, original gadgets and equipment bring you close up to the routine of spies and secret agents, particularly those who operated in the First and Second World Wars as well as during the Cold War period. (X) 1014 Budapest, Palota út 1. + 36 (70) 700 7008 | www.kemmuzeum.hu

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INVISIBLE EXHIBITION AT MILLENÁRIS The Invisible Exhibition is a unique, interactive journey into the world of the blind, where in total darkness you have to find your way using touch, sounds and scent only. An hour-long adventure in complete darkness, accompanied by a blind guide. 1024 Budapest, Kis Rókus u. 16–20. Millenáris B épület +36 (20) 771 42 36 [email protected] www.lathatatlan.hu

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NATIONAL DANCE THEATRE The first permanent theatre of the city, Castle Theatre at Buda Castle, celebrated its 225th anniversary in 2012. As of 2001, this historical building is the home of the National Dance Theatre, which is dedicated to presenting all forms of domestic and international dance art from folklore to classical ballet and modern dance. Dance-related exhibitions are staged in the galleries. 1014 Budapest, Színház u. 1–3. +36 (1) 201 44 07 | [email protected] www.tancszinhaz.hu

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HUNGARIAN HERITAGE HOUSE This national institution preserving and promoting Hungarian folk traditions comprises three units: the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, the László Lajtha Folklore Documentation Center and the Applied Folk Arts Department. Hungarian Heritage House welcomes all those interested in authentic folk music concerts, dance house for adults and children, folk dance performances and dance theatre productions based on folklore. 1011 Budapest, Corvin tér 8. +36 (1) 225 60 00 | [email protected] www.hagyomanyokhaza.hu

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MUSIC-WINE – GALA CONCERT OF THE BUDAPEST GYPSY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Every 30 December is the day of the MUSIC-WINE Festival, the grandiose concert of the totally unique Budapest Gypsy Symphony Orchestra in the Budapest Congress Center. A folklore show and wine tasting before the concert allow the audience to learn about folk traditions and sample the finest wines of Hungary. Guests seated on the ground floor can take in the concert while enjoying a pleasant dinner. (X) Budapest Kongresszusi Központ 1123 Budapest, Jagelló út 1–3.

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ÓBUDA ISLAND The shaded pathways and playground of Óbuda (more commonly known as Shipyard) Island are a great place for families and kids, while adults will enjoy the upmarket clubs here. In mid-August, for one whole week the island turns into the venue of one of the greatest European music festivals, Sziget.

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The tomb (türbe) of Gül Baba, a 16th century Turkish dervish poet, is the northernmost site of Islamic pilgrimage, and the only Muslim holy site in Christian Europe. According to legend, the dervish is said to have introduced roses to Hungary, hence the beautiful rose garden surrounding his tomb.

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AQUINCUM MUSEUM AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK The 10-hectare Archaeological Park and exhibitions of the museum reveal the Roman past of Budapest. The world-famous Aquincum water organ and relics of the governor’s palace are showcased in a separate exhibition. The virtual experience space, the mythological playground and house furnished according to Roman design are the latest exciting tourist attractions.

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CSOPA – CENTRE OF SCIENTIFIC WONDERS CSOPA is the first interactive science exhibition in Hungary, which offers all ages the experience of learning while playing. More than 100 exciting devices over 1500 sqm and mind-blowing presentations every two hours introduce us to the wonderful world of physics. A packed day of fun for the whole family. (X)

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TROPICARIUM See huge sharks, stingrays, alligators, marmosets leaping around, exotic birds, snakes, insects, reptiles, and hundreds of colourful freshwater and sea fish at Tropicarium. Witness the awesome sharks’ feeding time on Thursdays, at 3 pm. (X)

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The artificial lake in the leisure park located south of Rákóczi Bridge is great for kayaking and canoeing, and the green oasis around the water hides many restaurants, bars and clubs. Ideal for a romantic stroll, a bike tour or a picnic, it is also the perfect spot for families.

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Direct Bus Transfer to Memento Park From Deák tér (Metro No 1, 2,3) in the city centre every day at 11 a.m. (return at 1 p.m.) Departure from the bus stop bearing a “Memento Park” timetable. Tickets: 4900 HUF /pers (with Budapest Card 3900 HUF /pers, with ISIC student card: 3500 HUF /pers) including the return fare and admission to Memento Park. Tickets can be purchased on the bus.

Information: Open every day from 10 a.m. till sunset. Public transport connection from Újbuda Központ (corner of Bocskai út - Fehérvári út; Allee Shopping Center, tram No 4, 18, 41, 47) by bus No 150 to Memento Park stop. Departing every 20 minutes (30 minutes at the weekend). 1223 Budapest, Balatoni út – Szabadkai utca Tel.: +36 (1) 424 75 00 | www.mementopark.hu

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HUNGARIAN NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM A two-ton whale skeleton greets visitors in the building of the former Ludovika Military Academy. Geology and natural history enthusiasts and families are particularly recommended to see the collection of the Hungarian Natural History Museum, one of the most comprehensive in the world. The interactive exhibitions are a fun way of learning about the animal kingdom, the world of minerals, palaeontology and anthropology.

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This unique combination of classical elements with modern architectural solutions arranged into a prow-like form is a magnificent sight, day and night. And there are plenty of things to do before and after the evening performances: climbing up the spiral tower, wandering the maze or strolling through the statue park of legendary Hungarian actors in the theatre grounds.

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CENTRAL MARKET HALL This covered, multi-storey market decorated with Zsolnay tiles is a favourite with locals, and is the most beautiful market hall in Europe according to CNN. The selection ranges from fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and dairy products to gifts as well as special spices and ingredients. There is also a restaurant, and if you get tired after wandering around the stalls, take a few minutes out at the row of typical buffets upstairs, where you can sample Hungarian lángos and other solid market fare.

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PARLIAMENT The 17,745 sqm neo-Gothic Parliament (built to the designs of Imre Steindl between 1885-1904) is the largest administrative building in the country and the second largest parliament in Europe. The symbol of Hungarian statehood, the Holy Crown and the royal regalia, are exhibited under the central dome of the building. This visionary synthesis of Hungarian architecture with its lavish gilded stucco, 242 statues, broad staircases, frescoes and paintings, is not only home to the National Assembly of Hungary but it is also a popular tourist attraction, which can be visited by anyone by prior arrangement and after undergoing a security check.

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SAINT STEPHEN’S BASILICA The second tallest building in Budapest is not only much visited for its beauty but also because the mummified right hand of the founding king of Hungary, Saint Stephen, is preserved in a reliquary in the Holy Right Chapel. Built originally to the designs of József Hild between 1851-1905, the Basilica has a lookout platform at 65 metres offering a breathtaking panorama over the city. The area around the Basilica is rated as a culinary hub with excellent restaurants, ice cream parlours, wine bars and souvenir shops.

1051 Budapest, Szent István tér 1. +36 (1) 311 08 39 www.bazilika.biz

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HUNGARIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM 3,500,000 art objects, finds from a period stretching over 400,000 years and the nation’s history of 1000 years. The country’s premier museum boasts many world-famous exhibits, such as the Byzantine crown of Monomachos, the bodice of Queen Elisabeth (Sisi), the Hungarian Coronation Mantle and the Nobel Prize of Albert Szentgyörgyi. Permanent exhibitions: The History of Hungary from the Foundation of the State to 1990; Archaeology from Prehistory to the Fall of the Avar Empire. It is generally considered that the 1848 War of Independence was launched from the steps of the museum, and this moment is celebrated each 15 March.

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MUSEUM OF ETHNOGRAPHY The Chariot of Victory drawn by three horses depicted on the facade of the former Ministry of Justice is driven by the guiding spirit of the Enlightenment. In the interior of the museum splendid staircases and marble columns, frescoes and gilded ornamentation adorn the home of 200,000 works of folk art, historical photographs, folk song recordings, films and videos of Hungarian and international ethnography. 1055 Budapest  Kossuth Lajos tér 12. +36 (1) 473 24 00 | [email protected] www.neprajz.hu

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MUSEUM OF APPLIED ARTS Founded in 1872, Budapest’s Museum of Applied Arts was the third such institution to be opened in Europe, after London and Vienna. From its earliest days, the museum collected applied art from both Hungary and abroad, historical and contemporary objects alike, and its treasures now include splendid works of art from the collection of one of the wealthiest aristocratic Hungarian families, the Esterházys.

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DOHÁNY STREET SYNAGOGUE Europe’s largest functioning synagogue in Dohány Street was built between 1855 and 1859, to the plans of Frigyes Fessl and Ludwig Förster. Situated at what were the gates of the old Jewish quarter, it was part of the Budapest ghetto during World War II. The complex also includes the Jewish Museum, whose rich Judaica collection is renowned throughout Europe.

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URANIA NATIONAL CINEMA PALACE This charming, 110-year-old historic building in the city centre, equipped with the latest digital projection technology, is the second home of cinema-lovers. Besides film festivals and premier screenings the cinema also hosts opera (for instance, Metropolitan Opera), ballet and theatre broadcasts. (X) 1088 Budapest, Rákóczi út 21. +36 (1) 486 34 00 www.urania-nf.hu

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VAJDAHUNYAD CASTLE This striking fairytale castle housing the Museum of Agriculture showcases elements of major architectural periods from Romanesque to Baroque. Beyond the history of agriculture, the museum also displays a collection of hunting trophies and hunting weapons. The Millennium historical grouping displays copies of the finest of Hungarian architecture in miniature. 1146 Budapest, Városliget +36 1 422 07 65 | [email protected] www.mezogazdasagimuzeum.hu

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KUNSTHALLE (ART HALL) Standing opposite the Museum of Fine Arts, the Kunsthalle is one of the largest centres of contemporary art in the country. Leading contemporary artists from Hungary and abroad present solo and group shows over an exhibition floor space of 2,300 sqm. 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 37. +36 (1) 460 70 00 | [email protected] www.kunsthalle.hu

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HUNGARIAN MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSPORT One of Europe’s oldest museums of transport history, the collection includes more than 20,000 exhibits, including veteran cars, motorbikes, trains, trams and models. The Aerospace Exhibit, open on summer weekends, is located in a separate building. The exhibition continues outside: locomotives, carriages, engines and bridge elements all serve to draw visitors in.

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Szentendre, the gateway of the Danube Bend, is a true cultural paradise. Galleries and museums, charming confectioneries, romantic cobbled streets, buskers and artisans make this small town an ideal day trip destination. The small Baroque town of Vác on the eastern bank of the Danube boasts a Bishop’s Palace, cathedral, synagogue, numerous churches and historical monuments, a finely restored Baroque main square and the largest botanical garden in Hungary (at Vácrátót). Nature is part of everyday life in Visegrád. Besides its most popular attraction, the Citadel, its spa is also worth a visit.

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Esztergom is home to the largest ecclesiastical collection in the country, the Christian Museum, and the largest cathedral of Hungary. A beautiful bridge leads from here to our Slovakian neighbours. You can even stroll across for a plate of strapacky and a beer. Lying only 30 kilometres from Budapest, Gödöllő is home to one of the largest Baroque palaces in Hungary. The Royal Palace, which housed Hungary’s EU presidency, is considered to have been the favourite residence of Queen Elisabeth (Sisi). South of Budapest in Etyek you will find atmospheric wine cellars, but if you fancy doing something more active there are tours of the Korda Filmpark located by a golf course.

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The glorious creations of Michelin starred and Gault et Millau-classified restaurants, fusion cuisine now also popular in Hungary in the wake of the Western culinary movements, and the international standard masterworks of bistro cooking are all made from fresh, traditional ingredients sourced locally: Hungarian Grey beef, Mangalica pork, goat’s cheese, legendary tasty Hungarian fruit and vegetables. There is a culinary revolution afoot in Hungary at this very moment. Slowly, the 20th century is coming to an end in kitchens and restaurants, creativity, quality, beauty and open-mindedness are winning ground, and in the meantime a respect for seasonality and the revised presentation of traditional, local tastes are becoming increasingly important. Hungarian dishes can be sampled in restaurants, even those that recall the flavours, settings and milieu of the 1970s and 80s, and several places still serve the very finest of Jewish cooking. Soup and pasta bars representing both Hungarian and international cuisine, and staffed by skilled chefs, reinforce the street-front dining culture. For the most honest, freshest lángos (fried dough), doughnuts, sweet chimney cake and local cheese check out the markets in town, while the local butcher’s shop is a great place for a stand-up bite to eat with baked sausage, blood pudding or liverwurst on the menu. One will come across delicious strudels, Zserbó cake,

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GERBEAUD CAFÉ Legendary Gerbeaud is a sweet spot in the heart of Budapest. It has been treating its guests to unique and extraordinary cakes since 1858. The years and centuries may fly by, but the sweet island of Gerbeaud has always meant a luxurious journey into the world of flavours in all ages, for all ages. Enjoy remarkable culinary moments tasting cakes, foie gras, coffee or hot chocolate at a round marble-top table in an elegant setting. The selection combines tradition with constant renewal, since that is one of the secrets of unbroken popularity. (X) 1051 Budapest, Vörösmarty tér 7–8. + 36 (1) 429 9000 | [email protected] www.gerbeaud.hu

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ONYX RESTAURANT Since it opened in 2007, Onyx Restaurant has been committed to quality and progress. A mainly home-trained team staff the Hungarian-owned restaurant, where the emphasis is on local, high-quality ingredients and a matching Hungarian wine selection. Chefs Szabina Szulló and Tamás Széll take you on a culinary journey showcasing renewed Hungarian cuisine and international flavours. Their rating in the Gault et Millau restaurant guide and the Michelin star they won in 2011 prove that they are on the right track. (X)

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BISTRO Bistro is the latest addition to Gerbeaud House. With its youthful vibe and classic elegance, it is an ideal venue for enjoying wine or cocktails with your friends, business lunches or family dinners. Szabina Szulló’s bistro menu features classic Hungarian dishes, such as goulash soup or foie gras, but the half-meter white sausage prepared by their butcher accompanied with a glass of the bubbly house beer is also an excellent choice. (X) 1051 Budapest, Vörösmarty tér 7–8. + 36 (1) 429 9022 | [email protected] www.gerbeaud.hu

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Several taxi companies operate in the city, marked by a yellow “taxi” sign and yellow registration plates. In authorized taxis the photo ID of the driver and the tariff table are clearly visible, and the meter starts with the relevant tariff at the beginning of the journey. We suggest you call a taxi in advance as the driver will pick you up only upon hearing your name, and the tariff will be cheaper. Avoid hailing a taxi on the street, and using unmarked taxis parked near railway stations and other busy intersections. We recommend: Főtaxi: +36 (1) 222 22 22, City taxi: +36 (1) 2 111 111, Taxi4: +36 (1) 444 44 44

PARKING TIP: Budapest is divided into zones, so you might encounter different tariffs when parking in public spaces. You have to find the nearest parking meter and insert coins, then place the receipt clearly visible behind your windscreen. You can opt to pay the parking fee via your mobile phone by sending an SMS to the number on the parking meter. Besides tariffs, parking hours also vary from zone to zone, but usually you have to pay from 8 am – 8 pm on weekdays. Weekends are usually free, except for special areas (such as the Castle District). We recommend parking tourist coaches in the car park behind Kunsthalle (short-term parking), and P+R car parks.

ARRIVAL, GETTING INTO TOWN Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport » by public transport: bus No. 200 to KÖKI terminal, then metro line M3 » by train: by bus to the nearby railway station, then by train to Nyugati Railway Station » Főtaxi: the official taxi service of the airport. Buy your ticket in advance at the airport counter. » Airport shuttle minibus service: buy your ticket in advance at the airport counter. » Car rental: Sixt Rent-a-Car www.sixt.hu Railway stations » Nyugati +36 (1) 349 01 15 (M3 Pest–City Centre) » Keleti +36 (1) 313 68 35 (M2 Pest) » Déli +36 (1) 355 86 57 (M2 Buda) Tip: Non-stop information: +36 (1) 371 94 49 (MÁV railway company) www.mav.hu; www.elvira.hu Coach terminals » Népliget +36 (1) 219 80 30 (M3 Pest) » Stadionok +36 (1) 220 62 27 (M2 Pest) » Árpád-híd +36 (1) 412 25 97 (M3 Pest) Tip: Information: +36 1 382 08 88 (VOLÁN coach company) www.volanbusz.hu International boat station: www.mahartpassnave.hu | +36 (1) 484 40 13 Motorways Compulsory fee on motorways M1, M3, M5, M6, M7. Electronic vignettes (e-matrica) can be purchased at larger petrol stations. The highway code based on the Vienna and Geneva Convention on Road Traffic Regulation applies to Hungary, similarly to most European cities. www.autopalya.hu | +36 (1) 345 17 77, road emergencies: 188, Auto Club Assistance: +36 (1) 345 18 00

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Hungarian Restaurant and Carvery Wine bar, pub, terrace, bistro, restaurant and carvery in Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest. ÉS is not about conforming to traditional dining customs. The menu features snacks for sharing, typical dishes of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and grilled meats. All this complemented by an exciting wine and craft beer selection. (X) 1051 Budapest Deák Ferenc utca 12. [email protected] | www.esbisztro.hu www.facebook.com/ESBISZTRO

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FUJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT Traditional Japanese flavours in the heart of Rózsadomb. Cooked and raw delicacies, new, surprising and intensive combinations of flavours. Fuji Restaurant greets flavour hunters with sashimi, sushi, tempura, teppanyaki, miso, Fuji Bento and over 200 Japanese specialities in authentic Tatami rooms and on the green terrace. (X) 1025 Budapest, Csatárka út 54. + 36 (1) 325 7111 www.fujirestaurant.hu

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SZAMOS GOURMET HOUSE Confectionery, coffeehouse and chocolatier on Vörösmarty Square, where Szamos allows a glimpse into the art of making pralines by hand. Visitors can study the skills of bonbon creation at Chocolate School courses. Guests are served a menu that changes daily. (X) 1052 Budapest, Deák Ferenc utca 5. + 36 (30) 570 5973 www.csokoladeiskola.hu www.szamosmarcipan.hu 2

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The exclusive interior with a Western European feel offers guests a wide range of opportunities. At lunchtime they await you with a weekly-changing 3-course midday menu (for HUF 1500) on our sunny terrace, and in the evening we arrange various regular or one-off programmes. At night, the club’s awesome parties provide for your weekend entertainment. (X)

RUSTICO A traditional Hungarian restaurant in the centre of Budapest

1062 Budapest, Teréz krt 55–57. (Eiffel tér) +36 (70) 466 4691 | [email protected] www.mix3.hu

1056 Budapest, Váci utca 71. + 36 (1) 327 0075 | www.rustico.hu M3

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The restaurant on Kopaszi Dam has seating for 240 together with two enormous terraces, a delightful interior venue and regularly changing menu. There are evening music programmes from Wednesday to Saturday, making the pleasant summer dinner an unforgettable experience. Whether for a wedding, birthday, hen night or stag party, Le Bistro is the ideal choice for all the family. (X)

Next to the church and Seminary on Egyetem Square there’s a 1960s retro venue in the form of Táskarádió Espresso/Bar/Bistro. Original Hungarian cult furniture, objects, photos and games take you back to the past in the blink of an eye. The homely flavours of traditional Hungarian cuisine are revived to modern quality standards, and home-made iced teas, lemonades, excellent Hungarian wines and beers are guaranteed to quench your thirst. (X)

1117 Budapest, Kopaszi gát 4. www.lebistro.hu www.facebook.com/lebistro.hu

1053 Budapest, Papnövelde utca 8. + 36 (1) 266 0413 www.taskaradioeszpresszo.hu

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for breakfast, lunch, dinner and parties Café Jubilee is a place with a unique 1920s French café atmosphere. It has an air-conditioned interior plus an outside terrace. The menu will entice fans of both Hungarian and Mediterranean cuisine. Don’t miss the concerts on Friday and Saturday evening! (X) Show Budapest Guide and you will receive a 10% discount. 1055 Budapest, Szent István krt. 13. + 36 (1) 789 3357 www.cafejubilee.hu

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Rustico Restaurant is a must-see for lovers of Hungarian traditions. It offers an unequalled collection of folk art on the walls, a full range of the “eternal classics” from traditional Hungarian cuisine, and authentic flavours from fresh local ingredients. The wide choice of wines are carefully selected from the wine regions of Hungary. Every evening the Salasovics Gypsy Band play. (X)

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VAKVARJÚ RESTAURANT A must-try! Vakvarjú offers you the tastiest masterpieces of Hungarian cuisine with a modern-day twist. Their speciality is fried bread dough (kenyérlángos), a simple yet delicious traditional Hungarian dish. They look forward to greeting you with an intimate milieu, kids’ corner and live piano music in the evening, every day in central Budapest. If you feel more at home here than at your own home, then they’ve accomplished their goal! (X) 1061 Budapest, Paulay Ede utca 7. + 36 (1) 268 0888 | www.vakvarju.com

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The meeting point of Hollywood stars in Budapest Yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno peppers, shrimp tempura with spicy cream sauce, or the famous grilled Alaskan black cod with miso – these are just a few of the well-known dishes of the w restaurant empire. The Japanese high cuisine restaurant is located in the heart of the city, in Hotel Kempinski. Nobu is a popular destination with celebrities staying in Budapest, so why not meet them while sampling the restaurant’s iconic dishes? (X)

- authentic Tuscan cuisine in the heart of Budapest for 12 years. Pop in and taste our Chef's offer or choose from our menu which contains 117 dishes.

1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér 7–8. www.noburestaurants.com/budapest

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H-1056 Budapest, Belgrád rkp. 13. Phone: +36-1 327 0045 • www.toscana.hu

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A38 SHIP “The World’s Greatest Bar” – according to readers of Lonely Planet and Electronic Beats Converted from a former Ukrainian barge, A38 is a cool and stylish panorama restaurant with modern Hungarian bistro cuisine and daily offers. One of the most scenic restaurants in Budapest, complete with a concert hall, music club, terraces and public boat transport stop over the Danube. (X) 1117 Budapest, Petőfi híd budai hídfő + 36 (1) 464 3940 | www.a38.hu

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TRATTORIA LA COPPOLA United Tastes of Sicily Everyone who steps onto the island of Sicily leaves bearing the memory of a lifetime. Tasting the best of Sicilian cuisine - fresh fish from the sea, fruits and vegetables mellowed under the sun, sipping the noble wines – in the shadow of colourful bougainvilleas, oleanders and hundred-year-old olive trees… these are unforgettable experiences. This is what they have brought to you in Budapest: Baciamo le mani! (X) 1056 Budapest, Károlyi Mihály utca 19. www.lacoppola.hu 5, 7, 7E, 8, 112, 173, 173E, 178, 233E, 239

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Shopping Budapest fashion, art, design and markets

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There is no end to the number of one-offs and special gear that can be bought in Budapest. In short, it is a great shopping city. The art market in Gozsdu courtyard is known the world over. Towards the end of the week the place is taken over by antique dealers, book sellers, artisans, jewellers, designers and street theatre players.

Not far from here, on Erzsébet Square, there is

of selected, reliable products, whether spices or

another art market, WAMP, which sets up shop at

preserved produce from distant shores, or a source of

the weekend to parade the wares of the best known

superb quality Hungaricum products.

young fashion designers and applied artists: clothes,

Pálinka and wine are best sought in specialist shops

shoes, bags, jewellery, recycled objects, furniture.

where there is often the chance to taste before

There are also representatives of the Hungarian

buying.

gastro-world:

gastro-bloggers.

Then, if you should be hankering for a genuinely

Honey, jam, chutney and spices are all for sale, not to

special milieu and delicacies, there are always the

mention the many different snacks that can be tasted.

alternative pubs in which, on certain days, local

Just a short walk away, Király Street is often simply

smallholders turn up with the very best produce from

termed “design street”: it is worth going here

Börzsöny, Pilis, Naszály and surroundings: milk, sour

for fashion items, shoes, jewellery and interior

cream, cheese, sausage, ham, pesto, jam, fruit juices,

design. Nonetheless, the downtown is packed with

snacks, compote, pickled vegetables, fresh fruit and

tiny fashion houses, all selling one-off or limited

vegetables, herbs and even seedlings.

series items.

There are producer markets of differing sizes in all

Vörösmarty Square market, which tempts in shoppers

districts, fine market halls such as Vámház Boulevard

with its winter and spring fairs and pavilions set up for

market, and also more intimate locations holding out

Book Week, is one of the shopping and pedestrian

a surprise in every corner e.g. Hold Street market.

venues recognized internationally. These seasonal

For those who seek, rather, valuable antiques, or

fairs offer everything from felt hats to embroidered

maybe quirky objects and even cheap and cheerful

blouses from Kalocsa, from fine pálinka fruit brandy

bargain knick-knacks, and wish to breath in the air

to ceramic cookware.

of the past, there is only one place in town: Ecseri

And if something vital is still missing, there are plenty

Street flea market. Legends abound about people

of gourmet outlets in Pest and Buda, with a range

who found here what they had sought over a lifetime.

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NEROLI LUXURY PERFUMERY Cult, underground & luxury NEROLI aims to present the legendary perfume specialties of exclusive perfume houses to Hungary. For instance, Amouage, often cited as the most expensive perfume in the world, is available here, as well as CREED, the favourite of European royal families and American First Ladies. These perfume rarities are available for everyone in the NEROLI store on Régiposta Street in central Budapest. (X) 1052 Budapest, Régiposta u. 19. www.neroli.hu

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WAMP For the past near seven years WAMP has been the virtually compulsory weekend place of pilgrimage for a public hungry for the hottest, the very freshest designer objects. Browsers can meet up with young applied artists and designers whose works represent an attractive alternative to the somewhat uniform shop offer and clichéd souvenirs. Enthusiasts of quality gift objects and design art will find nearly 100 creators gathered close to Erzsébet Square in the heart of Budapest right up until the middle of September. For dates and further information: www.wamp.hu (X)

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GOUBA – GOZSDU BAZAAR Gozsdu Bazaar arranged every Sunday placed Budapest on the world’s art markets’ map: every weekend the six courtyards of the long passage between Király Street and Dob Street fill up with stalls of antique dealers, book sellers, artists and designers. While looking for the perfect gift, enjoy the street theatre shows and ad hoc concerts. (X) 1061 Budapest, Király utca 13. és Dob u. 16. között (Gozsdu-udvar) 47, [email protected] 9, 15, 49 109, 115 www.gouba.hu

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By night Pest is worth at least one evening…

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The composer of this old melody really meant that it was worth being out in Pest or Buda every evening. The best wines and pálinkas from the Carpathian Basin can be sampled in elegant wine bars. DiVino, Egykettő fröccsliget, Kadarka in Pest, Boryou, Szalonspicc in Buda not only serve famed Hungarian numbers but also the nectar from the world’s top wine regions.

Pest has two truly great wine restaurants (Borkonyha

National Theatre puts on classical and modern works;

and Borbíróság) and a wine bistro (Bock Bistro) where

Madách Theatre and Operetta Theatre are renowned

the service matches the quality of the product. Alabár-

for musical presentations.

dos Restaurant in the Castle district brings traditional

There is no ignoring Akvárium and A38 ship* for those

Hungarian cuisine to the table in the spirit of fine

wishing to hear leading edge, quality, live pop-rock,

dining. Those visitors landing in Pest have a long list

world music, underground or jazz. Akvárium is a

of bistros that can match or surpass their counterparts

concert venue spreading out onto Erzsébet Square

anywhere on the globe: Mák, LaciPecsenye, Pesti

and includes a café, vast terrace, benches, tiny buffets

Disznó, Zóna Bistro, Apacuka, Két szerecsen café and

and pálinka pavilion. A38** (at the foot of Petőfi

bistro, Baldaszti’s, Borssó and Almárium.

Bridge) has been transformed from a decommissioned

Tickets are available for classical opera and ballet

Ukrainian stone barge to the foremost Budapest

performances in the Opera House, while the Palace

concert venue.

of Arts lays on everything from classical music,

If jazz is your thing, head straight for Budapest Jazz

contemporary music, folk music and world music

Club, Take5 or Columbus ship. The hottest Hungarian

performances to pop concerts. The programme of

DJs are booked each weekend at Egykettő fröccsliget,

Millenáris spans the gamut from classical to jazz

Apacuka and Instant. For something that rates as really

by way of folk and world music. There are regular

unusual, Cinetrip Sparty is a disco with laser show and

folk dance shows and dance house evenings in the

artists... organized in a thermal bath.

Hungarian Heritage House and Fonó, but one will also

Finally, every evening the restaurants along Római

find folk dance, ballet and contemporary pieces being

Embankment ring to the sound of music, there are

staged in the National Dance Theatre in the Castle.

families out having fun, lovers, cyclists and rowers on

Trafó is a premier centre for contemporary dance. The

the terraces, and rowing boats on the water.

*The world’s best bar according to a survey by Lonely Planet in 2012 **The best venue according to a survey by German online magazine ElectronicBeats

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MORRISON’S 2 Searching for a club with full-house parties all round the week? Then Morrison’s 2 is your place! Whichever music style you’re into, you’ll surely find your favourite at the city centre’s biggest night spot, attracting young party people with its five different dance floors and daily beverage promotions. Morrison’s 2 is always the number one place to meet – from Monday to Sunday! (X) 1055 Budapest, Szent István krt. 11. +36 (1) 374 3329 26, 91, 109, 190, 206, 234, 291 www.morrisons.hu/morrisons2

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MORRISON’S OPERA The atmospheric English-style pub is located in the heart of Budapest – close to Andrássy Avenue and the Opera House. With its unique design and special features, for instance the vintage train passing above the central bar, it attracts a great number of locals and tourists, even over the age of 30. Discover a real friendly night spot in the perfect location! (X) 1065 Budapest, Révay u. 25. +36 (1) 269 4060 www.morrisons.hu/opera 105

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LIGET Are you up for an awesome party at a really fancy club? Then put on your best party gear and head to Morrison’s Liget, one of Budapest’s biggest and hottest clubs, with five dance floors, twelve bars, big name DJs, world-class sound and lighting technology and a highly elegant VIP section - all this only a short cab ride away from the city centre! (X) 1101 Budapest, Népliget út 2. +36 (70) 527 5272 www.morrisonsliget.hu 103, 254E, 901, 914, 914A, 937, 950, 950A

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INSTANT The Enchanted Forest Instant is two houses transformed into an enchanted forest, where you’ll feel at home any time of the day, regardless of the weather. Twenty-three rooms, six bars, two gardens, three dance floors, exhibitions, constant music, and a huge, breathtaking, absorbing installation create an otherworldly unity amidst the constantly shifting ‘forest dwellers’. Programmes every day until 6 am; admission free at all times! (X) 1065 Budapest, Nagymező utca 38. instant.co.hu www.facebook.com/instant.art.bar.wood

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FOGASHÁZ AND GARDEN One of the biggest and liveliest venues in Budapest’s most happening district: a two storey party palace with huge dance floor, three bars, surprising nooks and crannies, a garden that is green and lush in summer and covered in winter, fantastic interior design plus exhibitions, theatre performances and film clubs. There is something happening every day at Fogasház, and programmes are free. (X) 1073 Budapest, Akácfa u. 51. + 36 (1) 783 8820 | www.fogashaz.hu www.facebook.com/fogashaz

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GÖDÖR CLUB An underground club above ground, with a decade of history behind it. There are concerts and parties every night (except for Sundays) with incredibly low ticket prices. If you want to get closer to the artists of Budapest, head for Gödör. (X) 1061 Budapest, Király utca 8–10. (Central Passage) www.godorklub.hu www.facebook.com/godorklub 9, 15, 109, 115

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BUDAPEST PLAYGROUNDS FOR ADULTS: ALTERNATIVE PUBS

STO E R I R A B I CLUB

Many come to Hungary specifically to experience the famous alternative pubs and retro-style garden scene that began flourishing in buildings marked for demolition and in empty plots from the end of the 1980s. Things move fast in these venues, it’s easy to meet people here, get a bite to eat with a drink, shop, dance and maybe find oneself in the middle of a brilliant concert. The pattern is based on similar projects in Berlin, but the seeds were already there in Pest in the 1980s. Young Hungarian intellectuals, stymied by not finding their own place in the ‘official culture’ sanctioned at the time, made new venues and new communities for themselves. Unoccupied flats, vacant gardens and condemned buildings were given new

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life as alternative pubs (the term in Hungarian translates as ruin pub), complete with often extremely eclectic furnishings: chairs, tables, cupboards, sofas, carpets and musical instruments rescued from skips or picked up cheap at flea markets. The ‘home from home’ feel, long opening hours, buzz and spontaneity of alternative pubs is just as appealing to the local youth as it is to foreigners looking for a laid back and open attitude, and of course experiences, concerts, parties and friends. Food and drink served here is good and reliable; there is always cooked food, mainly bistro-type dishes, available as well as sandwiches and salads. Szimplakert on Kertész Street is Budapest’s longest established alternative pub. It functions as a local producer market, bike exchange and cinema, and of course there is no shortage of live concerts, either. The Kazinczy Street Kék Lófény is a fantastic spot to pick up handmade clothes and specialized jewellery crafted by applied artists. Kertem in City Park recreates the lido and beer garden milieu of the 1970s. Look closely and you’ll find bars, dance floors and quiet spaces amidst the enchanted forests of Instant on Nagymező Street. The list goes on and on: Tündérgyár, Púder, Filter Club, Corvintető, Gondozó Garden, Fogasház, Dürer Garden, Ellátó Garden, Kőleves, Anker’s, Super8, Kolor. It sometimes seems that a new place opens virtually every day.

ÖTKERT An upgraded local not only for locals Zrínyi u. 4., Budapest 1051 | facebook.com/otkert | +36 70 330 8652

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PROGRAMME SELECTION Budapest Pálinka Festival

16-19 May

Gourmet Festival of Buda

31 May - 2 June

Beer Festival at Buda Castle

13-16 June

Budapest Summer Festival Budapest Wagner Days

8-23 June

SZIGET Festival

Palace of Arts

17-20 August

Sweet Days

8 September Heroes Square

Budapest International Marathon

Városliget

www.budapestmarathon.com

www.vagta.hu www.aborfesztival.hu

13 October

Buda Castle

Városliget

October

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throughout the City

Budapest Christmas Fair Middle of November - 31 December www.budapestinfo.hu/xmas Budapest Spring Festival

zsidonyarifesztival.hu

www.edesnapok.hu

3-6 October

Café Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival www.cafebudapestfest.hu

throughout the country

Buda Castle

Buda Castle

Budapest Pálinka and Sausage Festival www.palinkaeskolbasz.hu

www.zoobudapest.com

mestersegekunnepe.hu

Jewish Quarter

11-15 September

Middle of September

Budapest Zoo

19-20 August

25 August - 1 September

20-22 September

International Wine Festival

www.hungaroring.hu

1 Jun 14 unee 20 2013 1 , 8 pm 13 pm..

www.sziget.hu/fesztival

Buda Castle

Budapest International Half Marathon National Gallop

National Dance Theatre

Wednesdays in July and August

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Városliget, Vajdahunyad Castle

Hungaroring (Mogyoród)

20 August Public Celebrations and Fireworks augusztus20.kormany.hu Jewish Summer Festival

http://muzej.hu

11 July - 8 August

Óbuda Island

www.szabadter.hu

www.mupa.hu

30 July - 16 August

25-28 July

5-12 August

Festival of Folk Arts

www.budavarisorfesztival.hu

Margaret Island, Városmajor

throughout the country

Dance in the Carmelite Courtyard www.tancszinhaz.hu

Evening Concerts at the Zoo

www.sziget.hu/gourmetfesztival

Buda Castle

Summer Music Festival at Vajdahunyad Castle www.vajdahunyad.hu

Hungarian F1 Grand Prix

www.budapestipalinkafesztival.hu

Millenáris

June - September

22 June

Night of Museums

Erzsébet tér

Vörösmarty square

www.btf.hu

The organisers reserve the right to make changes.

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Lifestyle Budapest over water and on land

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Thermal water at a temperature of between 21-76 °C wells up under the city in vast quantities. Medicinal waters are available for bathers in Lukács Bath, Gellért Bath, Széchenyi Bath, one of Europe’s largest spa complexes with 21 pools, the 10-pool Dagály, as well as two 500-yearold baths from the period of Ottoman occupation: Király Bath and Veli Bej Bath.

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Historical bathing establishments have all the latest facilities including saunas, wellness services, lazy river rides, jacuzzis, indoor and open-air swimming pools. The Rudas, for instance, still follows a custom that during the week, on separate men’s and women’s days, bathing costumes do not have to be worn, but instead a small cotton apron is handed out. We can also launch out on the water onboard a cruise ship, morning, afternoon or evening. In fact, there are so many famous sights close to the embankment that a boat sightseeing tour is a great idea. An apparently normal, albeit slightly oldfashioned yellow coach departs from in front of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and then to the shock of many it plunges straight into the Danube. Of course, it is actually an amphibious vehicle. This aquabus also does city sightseeing tours in the surroundings. Budapest has three-wheeler rickshaws plying the streets. Stops are located at top tourist attractions and another rickshaw will always be along in 5 minutes; tickets are valid for 24 hours. Attractions can also be accessed by the

hop-on hop-off double-decker red bus that halts at all the important sites. A pedal-powered bringóhintó is the ideal way to get around Margaret Island, while Segways can be hired from the corner of Erzsébet Square. You can even tour the city in a souped-up Trabant, which is one way of going back in time to the days of Socialism, and you are guaranteed to get some amused looks from passers-by as well. On uneven days a walking tour (10 am) leaves Szentháromság Square in the Castle district, stopping off at the architectural sights of Buda, and on even days the departure is from Sütő Street in downtown Pest. These tours dig down deep into the city’s architectural and historical roots. Figures from the Palace quarter written into the novels of Hungarian author Gyula Krúdy are conjured into life. In Buda, the cogwheel railway takes excursionists from Városmajor to Széchenyi Hill, the funicular operates to a schedule between the Castle and Clark Ádám Square, and the chairlift is a dramatic platform from where to view Zugliget and János Hill.

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Ramada Resort – Aquaworld BudapestSuperior

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The Lukács Bath offers thermal pools, swimming pools, an adventure pool, wellness section, saunas and various services to its guests. Visitors can enjoy the lazy river ride, underwater bubbling, neck shower, underwater back-massaging water jets, whirlpool, hot springs and jacuzzi bed in the outdoor pool. Its waters are considered to have among the greatest therapeutic effects in Budapest.

The greatest indoor water theme park of Central-Eastern Europe awaits its fun and relaxation seeking guests all-year-round. Our family-friendly services, a wellness world and thousands of other expe eriences! experiences!

• 309 rooms, family apartments • Bongo Kids Club playhouse • 3 restaurants • extreme sports – surf, diving, adventure • 11 giant slides park • 17 experience pools • sauna world • peaceful, green environment • children’s waterworld

LUKÁCS THERMAL BATH AND SWIMMING POOL

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The Rudas Bath was built during the period of Turkish rule, which means that the building is more than 500 years old. It is special because men and women traditionally use it separately on weekdays. It is open for both sexes on weekends, and mixed night bathing is available on Friday and Saturday nights. The temperature of the water in the swimming pool is uniquely high, at 29 °C.

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1013 Budapest, Döbrentei tér 9. +36 (1) 356 13 22 | [email protected] www.rudasfurdo.hu

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VELI BEJ BATH Built during the Turkish occupation of Hungary, the bath, which is located on the site of the Hospital of Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God, has reopened to the general public in a modernized form. The bath features five Turkish pools of different temperatures, a jacuzzi, two steam cabins, a Finnish and an infra sauna, massage showers and other wellness services.

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The Széchenyi Bath, which has 21 pools, is one of the biggest bathing complexes in Europe. Its leisure pool offers a channel lazy river ride, underwater bubbling, neck shower and underwater back-massaging water jets. In addition to the traditional therapeutic services, numerous wellness services are also available.

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GELLÉRT THERMAL BATH AND SWIMMING POOL The Gellért Bath has both indoor and open-air pools. Visitors can take advantage of the therapeutic services, lava rock massage, SPA pedicure, chocolate treatment, Cleopatra bath and medicinal herb bath. The following services are included in the admission price: steam cabins and Finnish sauna. Special features: pyrogranite Zsolnay detailing, male and female thermal sections and a wave pool.

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DAGÁLY THERMAL BATH, LIDO AND SWIMMING POOL Besides all the facilities of a lido, Dagály Bath also offers a wide range of medical services. Its ten pools include thermal pools, paddling pools, adventure pools, swimming pools, steam cabin and sauna. The adventure pool offers various services, for example lazy river ride, jacuzzi bed, whirlpool, neck showers, hot spring and wet sun terraces.

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For those with the interest and desire, there are the most beautiful places to swim, run, play tennis and ride in Budapest. There are swimming pools on Margaret Island at the Hajós Alfréd Sport Swimming Pool, at the Császár-Komjádi Béla Sport Swimming Pool in Buda or in Dagály Bath. Perhaps the most convenient place to run is the Margaret Island Athletics Centre, where there are built tracks available, but one will find no shortage of people jogging on the streets, too. It is particularly pleasant to run on the broad pavements of Népliget and under the trees of City Park. For anyone considering going into the Hármas-határ Hills, the Fenyőgyöngye to Solymár route is recommended, and of course all the area around Normafa is similarly ideal for hill running. For tennis, try out the Rákosszentmihály Metrosport Centrum with 13 hard courts and an Australian Open court as well. Tennis courts can be booked at Városmajor, in the middle of City Park and on Margaret Island. Golfers might consider turning their attention to the St. Lőrinc Golf Club, Petneházy Golf Club or Golftanya on Shipyard Island. In the past few years no less than 200 km of cycle paths have been constructed in Budapest, and this network is likely to be extended even further. The No. 6 route of the Eurovelo network crosses the city. In 2011, Budapest received the tenth best points positioning from Copenhagize Index, and the achievements of CriticalMass are much spoken of and acknowledged around the world. It is possible to travel on two wheels from the city along the wonderful Danube embankment, through forests and past meadows, all the way to Visegrád or as far as Szob on the other side of the river. Along the way cyclists will come across buffets, restaurants, ice cream parlours and grill terraces. There are ferries at several points along the Danube, and a bridge at Tótfalu. Each summer the City Park ice rink is transformed into a romantic boating lake, where four-seater rowing boats can be hired. Of course, the Danube is also a great place to row. Two-, three- and four-seater kayaks, canoes and rowing boats can be hired out (even for tours lasting several days) from Kalóztanya at Gubacs Bridge. Canoes and kayaks can also be rented from the boating houses and rowing clubs on Római Embankment, for instance Rómaifürdő SE. Single-seater craft are also available here. It is possible to ride in the centre of town or on the fringes of the city. Horse riders will find a steed at the National Riding School on Kerepesi Road, the Petneházy Equestrian Centrum in Ady-liget, and at Airport Ranch near the airport. The Akadémia Horse Riding School located in a wooded part of the XVII district organizes pony riding, riding classes and cross-country tours. The city and surroundings do not close for sportsmen and women in the winter, either: there is organized skiing at Normafa on Szabadság Hill, and a skating rink in City Park.

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CAVES A vast cave system comprising some 100 caves threads its way under the Buda Hills. One of these caverns, the Molnár János cave, is considered the world’s largest thermal water cave. The Budapest entrance to the Labyrinth opens in the Buda Castle district, a World Heritage site. The cave runs 10-15 metres below the surface, and can be visited daily between 10 am – 7 pm. 12 km of the Pál-völgy stalactite cave has been explored, of which 500 m is open to the public. The Szemlő-hegy cave – which has been found to be effective for the treatment of people with asthma and respiratory diseases – has been explored to a length of 2 200 m, of which 250 m is a tour route made of a convenient built walkway suitable for wheelchairs. Some of the more remote sections of the cave are also accessible with safety helmet, headlamp and an expert guide. The cave has a stable temperature of 12 °C; the visitor centre features an interactive exhibition and gift shop.

Pál-völgyi Cave 1025 Bp., Szépvölgyi út 162. +36 (1) 325 95 05

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AQUAWORLD This is the biggest indoor water theme park in Central Europe, with 15 indoor and outdoor pools. Its slides of all shapes and sizes, suspension bridge, paddling pools and surf pool as well as a complete adventure centre make this a guaranteed favourite with children. There are plenty of entertainment options for the whole family; total rest and relaxation come in the form of massages, a sauna world, and hotel and restaurant integrated into the complex. It is easy to reach Aquaworld by public transport; just take bus No. 230 from Keleti Railway Station. (X)

1044 Budapest, Íves út 16. +36 (1) 231 37 60, 772, 778 | [email protected] www.aqua-world.hu

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CITY PARK SKATING RINK AND BOATING LAKE Crown Prince Rudolf inaugurated the City Park Skating Rink in January 1870. The rink proved incredibly popular, all the more so because this was the largest contiguous skating rink in the world at that time. The first stone-built construction, with skate-binding room, orchestral arena and heated waiting room, was built on the designs of Ödön Lechner in 1874. This was extended in neo-Baroque style in 1895 (Imre Francsek). Further reconstruction has just been concluded. Each summer the new skating rink functions as a boating lake, with four-person rowing boats for hire, which can get as far as Vajdahunyad Castle and the flower borders of Liget Park.

1146 Budapest, Olof Palme sétány 5. +36 (1) 363 26 73 | [email protected] www.mujegpalya.hu

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TROPICARIUM – THE SHARK ZOO 6 huge SHARKS, special RAYS in a “touch-tank”, thousands of colorful FISH ri in front of you. Lazy ALIGATORS, exotic BIRDS, interesting REPTILES, right tiny MONKEYS live in the “rain-forest” in ourr special ZOO. ay at 3. p.m. Amazingg SHARK FEEDING everyy Thursday

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