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The Rubik’s Cube is a 3-D mechanical puzzle invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik.
Originally called the “Magic Cube”, the puzzle was licensed by Rubik to be sold by Ideal…
After the Árpád dynasty was established, the region of today’s Ráckeve belonged to the Hungarian king.
In the Middle Ages, there was a settlement here called Ábrahámtelke, and also a…
The Cave Bath is a thermal bath in a natural cave in Miskolctapolca, which is part of the city of Miskolc, Hungary, and is unique in Europe.
The thermal water…
Tony Curtis (June 3, 1925 – September 29, 2010) was an American film actor whose career spanned six decades, but had his greatest popularity during the 1950s and early 1960s.…
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The Széchenyi Medicinal Bath in Budapest (Széchenyi-gyógyfürdő) is the largest medicinal bath in Europe. Its water is supplied by two thermal springs, their temperature is 74°F/23°C and 77°F/25°C, respectively.…
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Victor Vasarely, born Hungarian: Vásárhelyi Győző (9 April 1906, Pécs – 15 March 1997, Paris) was a Hungarian French artist whose work is generally seen aligned with Op-art. Zebra, created…
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Hungary has one of the most important thermal spring culture in Europe. The country boasts no less than 1,500 spas, typically featuring Roman, Greek and Turkish architecture. Some of the…
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St. Stephen’s Basilica (Hungarian: Szent István-bazilika) is an ecclesiastic basilica in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary (c 975–1038), whose mummified fist…
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The so called “Füvészkert” in Budapest is the oldest botanical garden of Hungary, the official name of which is ELTE Botanical Garden. The garden flaunting more than 7000 plant species…
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The biggest GOA party in Hungary at every August. Check otu the officinal website for the program and locatio info here: http://ozorafestival.eu/…
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Gresham Palace or Gresham-palota, located in Budapest, Hungary, is an example of Art Nouveau architecture in Central Europe. Built in the early 1900s, it is now owned by an Irish…
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Hungarian wine has a history dating back to at least Roman times. The best-known wines are the white dessert wine Tokay (Tokaji) and Bull’s Blood (Egri Bikavér), a full-bodied red…
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Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi ( born September 29, 1934, in Fiume, Italy – now Rijeka, Croatia) is a Hungarian psychology professor, who emigrated to the United States at the age of 22.…
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We have updated our Balaton gallery. Check it out now!…
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Pedal Bar provides a unique way of discovering Budapest. Renting this special bike gives an unforgettable experience to their traveler.…
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Johnny Weissmuller (born Janos Weißmüller; June 2, 1904 – January 20, 1984) was an Austrian-Hungarian-born American swimmer and actor best known for playing Tarzan in movies. Weissmuller was one of…
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Larry Richard Csonka (born December 25, 1946) is a former collegiate and professional American football fullback and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
One of six children,…
Eugene Fodor ( October 14, 1905 – February 18, 1991) was an American writer of travel literature of Hungarian origin.
Biography
Fodor was born in Léva, Hungary (then Austria-Hungary; now…
Enikő Mihalik (born May 11, 1987) is a Hungarian model who rose to prominence after placing 4th in the Elite Model Look 2002 and is known for her work with…
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Ernő Rubik ( born July 13, 1944) is a Hungarian inventor, architect and professor of architecture. He is best known for the invention of mechanical puzzles including Rubik’s Cube (1974),…
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Eva Striker Zeisel (born Éva Amália Striker, November 13, 1906 – December 30, 2011) was a Hungarian-born industrial designer known for her work with ceramics, primarily from the period after she…
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Thomas Peter “Tom” Lantos (February 1, 1928 – February 11, 2008) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1981 until his death, representing the northern…
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Steven Ferencz Udvar-Házy (István or Steve Hazy; born 1946, Budapest, Hungary) is the CEO of Air Lease Corp. He is the former Chairman and CEO of International Lease Finance Corporation…
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Szaloncukor (literally: “parlour candy”) is a type of sweets traditionally associated with Christmas in Hungary. It is usually made of fondant, covered by chocolate and wrapped in shiny coloured foil,…
Read the full articleWe are very happy to introduce our very first photo book about Budapest from Blurb.
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