by budaguide | Dec 18, 2023 | Food & Drinks
Hungarian cuisine is renowned for its hearty meals, spicy dishes, and flavorful wines, but it also offers a variety of traditional Hungarian sweets that go beyond the well-known Chimney Cake, or “Kürtőskalács”. The rich history, diverse influences, and...
by budaguide | Dec 9, 2023 | People
Count István Széchenyi is widely acknowledged as the most eminent figure in Hungarian history. His significant contributions as a statesman played a pivotal role in shaping the modern landscape of Hungary. Alongside Lajos Kossuth, Ferenc Deák, and Ferenc Wesselényi,...
by budaguide | Nov 15, 2023 | People
The Austrian Empress Sisi (nickname for Elisabeth) captivated hearts as a figure of inspiration, revered for her athleticism, fashion sense, wanderlust, poetic talents, and charity work. Even in the modern era, her legacy continues to evoke admiration and spark...
by budaguide | Nov 14, 2023 | Food & Drinks
The awe-inspiring beauty of the Great Hungarian Plain (Alföld) is truly remarkable! Stretching from the Carpathians in the north and east to the Dinaric Alps in the south, its vastness is simply overwhelming. Here, hills and trees are nowhere to be found, creating an...
by budaguide | Nov 12, 2023 | People
Hungarian history is long and diverse and stretches back through the ages, and at the heart of this remarkable narrative stands the figure of Stephen I, the nation’s first king. Stephen I was a forward-thinking leader who transformed Hungary from a collection of...
