The following is an adapted version of an article written by Barnabás Leimeiszter originally published in Magyar Krónika In the suburbs of Gödöllő lives a former Viet Cong partisan girl who spent three years in the jungle and then walked the Ho Chi Minh Trail in the middle of the rainy season she settled and started a family in Hungary and today she is trying to spread indigenous Hungarian chicken breeds in her homeland The Vietnamese people’s stubborn insistence on independence is nothing new Historical events such as long battles with China and the successful repulsion of Genghis Khan’s invasion attempts have shaped Vietnamese identity This millennia-old desire for national independence was also at work when Vietnamese people tried to shake off the colonial yoke in the 20th century; the rejection of the Western powers played a decisive role in the increasingly communist character of their movement doing nothing more than continuing the family tradition She is from an intellectual background: her grandfather was a Mandarin and her parents were illegal revolutionaries who fought first against French colonial rule then against the South Vietnamese leadership which relied on American military presence Xuan was born in the jungle shortly before the French gave up the war in Indochina studying in a French school and regularly visiting her parents ‘No wonder I didn’t like Americans,’ she says with a smile she decided to join the Viet Cong fighters She received military training and learned to shoot but ultimately did not participate in guerrilla fighting: her parents feared for her and thanks to their connections in the intellectual circles managed to find her a relatively secure job in the hinterland In the late 1960s the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam was created to promote the international recognition of the Viet Cong who made his name as a composer of patriotic songs and a researcher of folk songs was appointed Minister of Information and Culture The office was based in a self-sufficient camp near Tây Ninh in the jungle on the Cambodian border it had a wide range of duties: as an intelligence and administration centre and also ensured that the texts of Viet Cong novelists were sent north—much of Xuan’s work was ‘They were very careful about the safety of the minister and his staff hence our camp was informed well in advance of the movement of American troops and the approaching B-52 bombers so I saw little fighting: by the time the Americans had landed and only luck saved my life,’ Xuan remembers we did our share of the work needed to maintain the camp: digging bunkers I was called back to the office to type up a text Those who went on were bombed a little further on Xuan was sent to study in North Vietnam in 1971 The journey took her along the famous Ho Chi Minh Trail which proved to be the toughest part of her partisan life: she contracted malaria marched uphill with a fever of 40 degrees for three months Not to mention the repeated US bombings—Xuan was again lucky as she was at the front of the several small groups marching after one another and hers was not directly attacked; however The Vietnam War ended with the victory of the communist North in 1975 She was one of those chosen by the regime to form a new elite thus sent to study at Eastern Bloc universities where she thought the universities were of the highest quality but she had no more choice about where she would study than about what she would major in the Vietnamese Independence Day,’ she says Hungary was the most liberal state of the socialist bloc’ One of the things the Vietnamese state needed was agricultural engineers so Xuan went to the University of Agriculture and Life Sciences in Gödöllő and lived the ordinary life of the youth fearing that many students would remain abroad they strictly forbade the students to develop close relations with Hungarians; and the more ambitious Vietnamese students were happy to report the others’ budding romances to those back home Getting to know each other was not the easiest as they were not allowed to be seen on the street together and had to arrange for other friends to join them on each date their Hungarian classmates covered for them as best they could Hungarians are not racist,’ Xuan stresses when I ask her about the reception of Vietnamese students in Hungary in the 1970s and in the more than four decades she spent here have the hard-working Vietnamese who now live in Hungary in significant numbers been subjected to atrocities Xuan also says that if she hadn’t come here she might have had a very different career but also a very different view of the world Hungary was the most liberal state of the socialist bloc: the way Hofi made fun of the government was a sharp contrast to what I had experienced before This relatively permissive atmosphere has also had an effect on us We began to think more freely than those who were sent to other socialist countries and this was clearly evident when we met them.‘ Of course was already used to a more relaxed lifestyle than people in the north of the country ‘The north is synonymous with the ancient Vietnamese spirit: mountainous The determination and iron discipline of the people there were probably essential to winning the war but the cultural differences between the two parts of the country are still evident today.’ Whether the plane lands in Hungary or in Vietnam Xuan also holds a PhD and has worked as a poultry scientist at the university in Gödöllő with a long list of scientific publications to her credit and not just to visit her elderly mother in Saigon; she also has to carry out official duties Since 1996 there has been close scientific cooperation between the two countries and Xuan is a senior researcher at the Association of Hungarian Small Animal Breeders for Gene Conservation where she is investigating how to translocate indigenous Hungarian chicken breeds to tropical environments The association has also been present in Szeklerland since 2014 through the Gene Ring gene rescue programme so Xuan also travels a lot to Transylvania Transylvanian hens are highly adaptable: they can tolerate temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius ‘Whenever we are in Szeklerland and the Szekler anthem is sung but it’s natural for me,’ Xuan laughs Click here to read the original article. 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The H5 HÉV suburban train line runs here from Batthyány tér station in the center of Budapest. In summer months, boat services also run up the Danube to Szentendre Once the summer residence of Emperor Franz Josef and his wife Elizabeth, Gödöllő Royal Palace carries all the hallmarks of Habsburg extravagance accented with flecks of gold on the facade houses a network of rooms decked out with upholstered silk in burgundy How to get to Gödöllő from Budapest: Gödöllő lies east of Budapest take a direct train (40 minutes) from Budapest’s Budapest-Keleti station in the east of the city Esztergom is Hungary’s most sacred city. The town’s enormous basilica rising high above the town and the Danube River appearing unexpectedly in a stretch of green countryside You might have to pinch yourself to be sure you're not imagining it Esztergom has a handful of great cafes – try the dramatic courtyard at Padlizsán or inventive Prímás Pince The town also boasts a dusting of good hotels and campsites How to get to Esztergom from Budapest: Esztergom is located northwest of Budapest It takes about an hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 20 minutes on the direct trains from Budapest-Nyugati station In summer, Lake Balaton (the largest lake in central Europe) is the go-to destination for locals seeking a break from the city hustle The elegant and historic resort town of Balatonfüred is an ideal taster for lake life just a couple of hours' train ride away from the capital The town was once frequented by artists, writers and scientists – you’ll find the names of illustrious past visitors inscribed on the placards embedded into the wall of the Pantheon. It overlooks Gyógy tér a leafy square with a natural spring at its center Balatonfüred remains a very popular resort which meanders past yachts docked in the small marina with hazy views over to the Tihany peninsula in the distance Make sure you take a boat trip around the lake from the jetty for the best views How to get to Balatonfüred from Budapest: Balatonfüred is southwest of Budapest some direct trains run from Kelenföld Railway Station in the south of Budapest to Balatonfüred in around two hours or go to Lepsény (one hour) where you can catch a direct bus to Balatonfüred (one hour) Visegrád is a small town on the Danube Bend famous for its big views. An intense hike on a rocky woodland trail will take you up to the 13th-century citadel above town for dizzying views over this scenic kink in the Danube River you can also take the City-Bus taxi service from the ferry pier up to the castle Down in Visegrád town, go for a ramble around the romantic ruins of the handsome Renaissance palace learn about how Hungary’s famous pálinka (fruit brandy) is made – and how it tastes – in Visegrád’s small pálinka museum Germany sliced down their giant pool of homegrown talent into a list of 35 names that are still fighting for a place on that final 23-man World Games roster They were finally able to whittle it down to 35 men after an extensive training process that included many sessions across Europe and North America The process took Germany as far as New England for trials including practice sessions in Gillette Stadium They spent a week in the Boston area competing and working with an array of NCAA Division 1 The list will have to be narrowed down to 28 in the coming months no easy task when it comes to a group so well prepared (Check out the FULL list of FIL rosters HERE.) Germany placed 9th in Denver’s 2014 World Games and as high as 6th (1998 2010) in the world in previous competitions and Lukas Tophoven) from the 2014 team are included on the 35-man cut Copyright at Laxallstars.com Grow the Game® Williams duo keen to 'play with strategies' as they target strong result in Miami after impressive Qualifying Cadillac unveil their team logo and brand during dazzling Miami launch event ahead of 2026 entry STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the tactical options for the Miami Grand Prix Verstappen vs Norris into Turn 1 and Antonelli after redemption – What To Watch For in the Miami Grand Prix What the teams said – Sprint day and Qualifying in Miami the suburban railway line H8 will operate with increased capacity accommodating hundreds of passengers on each green train The Volánbusz will provide a complimentary fan bus service between Kerepes suburban railway station and Gate 3 of the race track the Szilasliget suburban railway station will offer access to the race track gates following a brisk 30-minute walk the MÁV-VOLÁN Group suggests utilizing the modern air-conditioned motorized trains from the special buses to Gödöllő The KISS and double FLIRT motorized trains depart every quarter of an hour from Keleti station offering the quickest route to the capital The MÁV-HÉV suburban railway services are primarily recommended for passengers disembarking between Mogyoród and Örs vezér tere From Hungaroring Gate 3 dedicated bus service will transport spectators to Gödöllő Railway Station spectators can take the H8 HÉV to Örs vezér tere the MÁV-START trains to Keleti Railway Station in Budapest and other parts of the country can also be reached by trains from Gödöllő (destinations outside Budapest are subject to additional charges) The H8 HÉV will run more frequently and with increased number of carriages MÁV-START trains with increased capacity and Volánbusz service will be adjusted to the HÉV timetable during the 2024 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend (Friday we suggest the Pest County 24-day ticket or the 30-day Pest County pass which can also be procured as an F1 Travel Pass for the Hungarian Grand Prix and 120-hour Budapest Cards are valid for vehicles commuting to and from the 2024 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix between July 19-21 The Budapest Card is valid for the entire route detailed above between 21-23 July ‘It's not what you want to see’ – Verstappen rues pit lane incident in Miami Sprint after losing further ground to McLaren VideoHIGHLIGHTS: Norris pips Piastri in incident-filled Miami Sprint with help from late Safety Car VideoWATCH: Verstappen handed penalty for pit lane collision with Antonelli in eventful Miami Sprint WATCH: Compare Antonelli and Piastri’s fastest SQ3 laps from Miami Sprint Qualifying with our new ‘Ghost Car’ feature © 2003-2025 Formula One World Championship Limited scenario by david remsey + zoltan turny the park of royal palace hungarian graphic designers david remsey + zoltan turney have collaborated to create ‘scenario – baroque space installations’ located at the park of royal palace in godollo ten panels measuring 1.2 meters wide and 2.5 meters high are arranged to create a modified baroque theatrical staging on the palace’s grounds light printed canvases produced with graphic design instruments form the outdoor installation amidst a grove of fir trees each artist generated five unique panels positioned in two clusters which support a parallel theatrical theme installation located on the palace grounds zoltan turnys five panel series evokes a mythological compilation of images forming a dream sequence symbols incorporate baroque patterns and display an allegorical snake forging through the exhibit birds and zodiac objects float overhead representing a convergence of earth and sky the adjacent series conceived by david remsey portrays windows into an imaginary world depicted with an engraving style typical of 17th century art masqueraders with lavish white wigs and nature scenes are graphically composed with stitched fragments of clothing and body parts a compilation of grotesque and twisted elements form a compelling creation an abstract story of an introspective journey to a fairyland is revealed printed canvas panels are hung amidst a grove of fir trees ten 1.2 meter wide panels feature baroque theatrical graphics (left) series of five panels created by zoltan turny (right) whimsical baroque patterns and allegorical representations (left) mythological snake (right) zodiac derived graphic david remsey’s series of panels depict engravings from the 17th century (left) masked man illuminated at night (right) nature scene illuminated at night baroque space installations location: royal palace of godollo anna guba installation: gabor boros – solution sponsors: national cultural found (nka) AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style The government will provide 4.6 billion HUF for the construction plans of the connection between Metro line 2 and the suburban railway line to Gödöllő on Örs vezér Square beyond modernising the suburban line – announced Gergely Gulyás The minister noted that the government's decision creates a real possibility for the investment to be completed within the 2021–2027 EU financial cycle Render of the Örs vezér Square metro station on metro line 2 (Source: MTI/Prime Minister's Office) Gergely Gulyás said that despite many disagreements Budapest and the government have been forced to collaborate The reason behind the disagreements is that the government believes Budapest's development has stalled in many areas where the capital’s council has significant influence worse traffic jams and more homeless people on the streets of Budapest," he explained the Minister emphasized that there are areas where they are forced to co-operate to develop Budapest One of the most important of these is the development of public transport in the city Egyenes Street housing estate stop of the suburban railway with transfer options to the souther ring railway render (Source: MTI/Prime Minister's Office) Gergely Gulyás said that this is why the government has decided to support the connection of the suburban railway line to Gödöllő and metro line 2 An agreement was reached between the government and the city council In the Budapest Public Development Council following which the Budapest Development Centre will take over the planning and preparation of the renovation of the suburban railway lines to Gödöllő and Csömör and connecting the tracks of the suburban railway with metro line 2 the Budapest city council halted the preparation of the investment in the autumn of 2019 The Public Development Council agreed that the government would take over the project in October 2020 Rendered image of the Jókai Street stop (Source: MTI/Prime Minister's Office) Rendered image of the Rákosfalva stop (Source: MTI/Prime Minister's Office) said that the government's decision brought the realisation of the most important transportation development in eastern Pest into sight The government's decision to provide the funds is expected to be published on Tuesday or Wednesday “We have a year and a half of wasted time behind us,” said the MP noting that the project began with the Budapest City Council but ground to a halt in 2019 The new government decision pushes the 10–15 year development plan one step further along render of a unique level crossing (Source: MTI/Prime Minister's Office) He also mentioned that the plans for the entire route would be completed by 2023 but construction plans for the first phase up to Cincota could be completed by the beginning of 2022 The complex suburban transportation development includes connecting the metro and the suburban railway line the complete reconstruction of the affected suburban railway lines and rebuilding a certain section underground Mr Szatmáry said that the railway and metro would be connected on the surface as originally planned Gergely Gulyás said that the developments are estimated to cost more than 200 billion Cover photo: Visual of the plans for the Cinkota stop of the suburban railway (Source: MTI/Prime Minister's Office) © 2025 Látóhatár Kiadó Lap-és Könyvkiadó Kft We told you about Germany’s lengthy preparations to build the best squad possible for the 2018 FIL World Lacrosse Championships that took them all the way to the Patriots of the NFL’s Gillette Stadium and beyond but there was still a ways to go before the coaching staff could agree on the final roster Germany is now ready to show the world the list of 23 athletes that will attempt to make their first run into the Blue Division (Check out the FULL list of FIL rosters HERE.) Germany placed 9th in Denver’s 2014 World Games and as high as 6th (1998, 2010) in previous competitions. Is this there year to climb to the top of Europe, and maybe even the world? We will know soon enough and you can be there to witness it in person The planning for the renovation of the Gödöllő and Csömör suburban railway lines and their connection with metro line 2 will resume The work started earlier by the Budapest City Council and then stopped in early 2020 now continues by a consortium of the Budapest Development Centre (BFK) and MÁV-HÉV Zrt The government has already decided on the continuation of the work now the support contract has been signed - Budapest Development Centre (BFK) announces.  The entire suburban railway line in Gödöllő and Csömör will be renovated new accessible stops will be established (Source: Budapest Development Centre) The largest part of the investment is the complete renovation of the suburban railway line in Gödöllő and Csömör during which the track will be modernised and car passages crossing the suburban railway line will be eliminated Taking into account the changes in the settlement structure the location of the stops will also change: they will be placed where a significant number of people live or where it will be possible to transfer to the railway and more P + Rs and so-called B + R (bike and ride) parks will be built a transfer-free connection to Metro 2 would also be established That is planned to be solved by the metro driving up an ascent in front of today's Örs Vezér Square terminus which leads over the Kerepesi and Nagy Lajos Király Road and would reach the new Örs Vezér Square stop above the current suburban railway terminal The suburban railway line would be connected to the metro above the surface (Source: Budapest Development Centre) every second of the trains of Metro 2 would go to Rákosfalva every second of those would go further to Cinkota and every second of those would go to Gödöllő and Csömör The transfer-free connection can take place in 6-7 years The development can be realised in 6-7 years (Source: Budapest Development Centre) certain bus terminals will be moved from Örs Vezér Square which will allow buses to take up less space in the square and the area of the Zugló terminus will be landscaped That will also be planned by Budapest Development Centre (BFK) Cover photo: The suburban railway lines would be connected to the metro at the Örs Vezér Square - design render (Source: Budapest Development Centre)  The real Ravka - Where was Shadow and Bone filmed Hungary is home to a wide range of productions from big Hollywood films to smaller-budget European arthouse movies so there isn’t a time of year when you don’t have the chance to bump into a celebrity during a stroll around town “Shadow and Bone” series has recently debuted on Netflix It was filmed in Hungary and is clearly Netflix’s biggest hit so far in this year The first season of “Shadow and Bone” takes place across three fictional countries but all feel like distinctly different settings The vast bulk of filming took place in historical sites in Budapest Hungary’s capital and its surrounding areas with the production lasting from October 2019 until March 2020 – just before pandemic restrictions first came into practice They filmed major parts at ORIGO Studios in Budapest, which is one of the biggest film studios in Europe, known for hosting big-budget productions such as “Blade Runner 2049” and “Atomic Blonde” Now let’s get started to explore the main locations “Shadow and Bone’s” Keramzin orphanage scenes were filmed at Amadé Bajzáth-Pappenheim Castle in Iszkaszentgyörgy In the series this was the place where Alina and Mal grew up and hid in the grass to avoid the Grisha assessment The audience with the King of Ravka at the Grand Palace (the ugliest building ever was filmed at the big hall of the Ethnographic Museum of Budapest We can see the Budapest Royal Palace courtyard in exterior shots and its halls were used in certain scenes as well This was where Alina was presented by Kirigan to the Tsar and Tsarina as the Sun Seer and it was here where the writer Leigh Bardugo made her cameo A Ravkan symbol is added to the marble floor Several scenes were filmed at the iconic Buda Castle Perhaps this is one of the most identifiable location in the series because it is indeed known by many and appears in its full glory without alterations the Dregs are looking for the blueprints of the Little Palace to steal them after crossing the Fold Kaz disguises himself as a sculptor and uses this as a pretext to get the details of the gates from the archives which are later broken into by Inej and Jesper Medieval Buda Castle is also the palace courtyard for the travelling fair in Episode 5 It’s all part of the Winter Fete – the Ravkan citizens’ celebrations while the King and Queen of Ravka’s ball takes place at the Little Palace at General Kirigan’s behest the interior of the Royal archives was filmed in another very popular filming location in Budapest The old Budapest Stock Exchange Palace in Liberty Square (also known as the MTV building) is a monumental complex that has been empty since 2009 It served as the abandoned casino in Las Vegas in “Blade Runner 2049” The Little Palace in Os Alta is the headquarters of Ravka’s Second Army composed entirely of Grisha – with a few CGI turrets added to the palace’s own elegant architecture Many sections of the palace were featured in the series, including the library, the corridors, and the staircase with oak paneling. The room in episode five where the demonstration takes place is the concert hall. The Festetics Palace was also used as a filming location in the 2018 movie “Red Sparrow” The Grishas’ Little Palace is first seen when General Kirigan brings Alina there after the incident on the Shadow Fold This place is also used when General Kirigan leads Alina to her new residence We see the rooms and corridors again when Genya prepares her to meet the King and Queen of Ravka The wood-paneled staircase the Grishas descend is also part of the same Little Palace filming location General Kirigan’s room is also found at Festetics Palace has called General Kirigan’s war room his favorite Little Palace filming location with the room’s dramatic decor matching the character perfectly Grassalkovich Palace provided the Little Palace’s stables Jesper finds the groom he flirted with earlier at this place The church sequence where Inej defeats Pavel was also filmed in the Royal Palace of Gödöllő’s Baroque Chapel The village in ruins north of Chernast from episode four was filmed at the Szentendre Skanzen Village Museum the windmill and the houses were CGI’d in post-production to reflect the destruction of the conflict when General Kirigan sends Mal and a band of First Army troops north of Chernast And this was where Kirigan’s carriage stops during Alina’s research Fantasy fans might have recognized the windmill from another series (though “Shadow and Bone” has given it a make-under to provide war damage). “The Witcher” and “Shadow and Bone” share the same studio but their distinct aesthetics mean there’s not many overlaps in filming locations This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The 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unsubscribing or deleting your account When Andrea Vigh sits down at her trusty harp at 7pm this evening to open the International Harp Festival for the 20th time of asking as the applause slowly ripples away in the splendour of the gala hall of the Royal Palace in Gödöllő she might well reflect on the enormity of her achievement It was back in 1999 that accomplished harpist Vigh first mooted the idea of a festival focused on this most elegant of instruments the piano was my first instrument,” begins Vigh “When I was at music school I switched to the harp At the time there was no tuition across Hungary at elementary level That was why relatively few youngsters here were choosing to take it up.” In order to rectify this problem, to promote the instrument she loved, to bring world stars to Hungary and to take advantage of the complete renovation of the Gödöllő Royal Palace, Vigh hit upon the idea of setting up a festival that focused on purely on the harp. Having already played sold-out solo shows at Budapest’s Franz Liszt Music Academy What she needed was a name to establish the event on the international stage I’m eternally grateful to Marielle Nordmann for accepting our invitation to appear at the inaugural festival,” says Vigh.“It set the tone and the standard for all festivals to come.” The famous French harpist also performed for Hungarian audiences in 2001 2008 and 2013 as the festival gained its global reputation Another returning guest has been elite Czech harpist Jana Boušková Boušková will be joining Andrea Vigh and the Budapest Strings Chamber Orchestra for the gala night at the Liszt Music Academy on 14 October to bring the festival to a close Boušková is also the face of Lyon & Healy the world-famous harp makers based in Chicago October’s annual festival provides manufacturers with a showcase to present their wares – harps come in various shapes The famed concert grand is only produced in limited numbers “For all the stars who have appeared here every year,” says Vigh “I’m equally proud of the fact that the harp is now taught in Hungary at elementary level and more and more young musicians are coming through” the Fiatal tehetségek hárfakoncertje offers the stage to these talented youngsters it is the turn of beginners to shine at the Kezdő Hárfások Tücsökfesztiválja Mention should also be made of Ben Creighton Griffiths and Gyula Fekete who has performed at harp festivals in Rio takes the stage for the Concert for Harp Ensembles in the afternoon and a solo show in the evening And for the gala night at the Music Academy Gödöllő Royal Palace Liszt Music Academy District VI HÉV 5: Batthyány tér/Margit híd-Szentendre Crossing the M2 red metro line at Batthyány tér and the number 4-6 tram line on the Buda side of Margaret Bridge this most frequented of HÉV trains echoes the earliest days of suburban expansion this line even predates the HÉV acronym – the Budapest Railway Railroad Company (BKVT) responsible for these rapidly needed surburban routes unable to find agreement with its horse-drawn counterpart Today this busy train scoots up to Szentendre in 40 minutes Batthyány tér a blur of transit-changing commuters during rush hour Services otherwise run at more leisurely 20-minute intervals allowing sightseers to enjoy the visual companionship of the passing Danube before exploring the cobblestoned streets and Serbian churches of Szentendre Sziget visitors pack the carriages to Filatorigát by the music festival site the scheduled 4:30am train back to Budapest awash with post-party flotsam rubbing shoulders with bleary shift-workers the HÉV train to Ráckeve runs for a full 40 kilometers before it reaches its final destination a former Serbian settlement that straddles a bucolic branch of the Danube fishermen gather on lazy riverbanks and gaggles of rowers glide by a world away from the HÉV terminus in town beside a busy traffic hub in south Pest facing the millennial arts complex Közvágóhíd is also the end station for Budapest’s celebrated number 2 tram that serves the Pest embankment The HÉV keeps parallel watch on Csepel Island as it heads south on the Pest side passing the city limits after Millenniumtelep and over the M0 orbital motorway first settled by the original Hungarian tribe and named after the horse groom of their leader Once you reach Ráckeve, all is explained at the modest Árpád Museum (closed Mondays) at Kossuth Lajos utca 34. Other attractions include a clutch of Serbian Orthodox churches, the Baroque Savoy Castle of military hero Prince Eugene, and Aqualand thermal spa Csepel is off the beaten track as far as mainstream tourism is concerned the frequent HÉV train takes ten minutes to reach the heart of District XXI part of Budapest since 1950 yet an island community separated by geography and social history Csepel was chosen by the Weiss brothers in the late 1800s as the location for their armaments factory the factory had more than 15,000 employees ‘Red Csepel’ became a model workers’ paradise a sprawling complex incorporating a nursery rows and rows and rows of workshops and production lines Today you’ll still find the main gates of the Csepel Works (‘Csepel Művek’ signposted above in authentic retro blue neon) by the Szent Imre tér HÉV stop providing access to a strange lost world of neglected warehouses Part of the complex is still in use, manufacturing the gleaming Bubi bikes lined up for public hire in prominent spots around Budapest – and as occasional host of a crazy themed escape game devised by the team at Rent A Trabant tours Perhaps the most surprising realization for those unfamiliar with the HÉV network is that it goes all the way to Gödöllő Gödöllő is a 26-hectare nature park centerpieced by the largest Baroque mansion in Hungary Line 8 continues to Mogyoród, site of the Hungaroring Formula 1 racetrack and its year-round family-friendly events. Ten minutes and you’re at Szabadság tér in Gödöllő, closest stop to the Royal Palace confidant of Habsburg Empress Maria Theresa this vast Baroque pile passed to the Hungarian state which in turn gifted it to Emperor Franz Josef and Queen Elisabeth after the coronation of 1867 would escape for months at a time here from Vienna inviting Gypsy bands and staging Christmas parties This era is now reflected in the Royal Suites The beautiful gardens switch to winter closing times of 6pm after November 1st HÉV line 9 via Cinkota runs to the age-old village of Csömör ten minutes away Csömör has been settled since the Stone Age Avars and Turks have also called it home – though the local Village Museum at Vörösmarty utca deals more with local peasant traditions These days there’s more to Csömör than rural survival expansion out of Budapest has caused a need for improved transport infrastructure this time in the shape of the M0 ring road that passes alongside it Last year's Garden of Lights was a hit, so they're back this year with a theme that will fill you with nostalgia: Smurfs. That's right, you can catch Smart Smurf, Smurfette, and even Gargamel in the Botanical Gardens ensuring the plants stay happy and healthy and are not damaged by the heat coming from the installation's lightbulbs there's a fun app to learn about community and sustainable farming Find out more  here Ever wondered what it's like to step into Sissi's world This stunning palace was a favourite of Austro-Hungarian Empress Elisabeth (Sissi) herself Find out more here. Lumina Park took over Palatinus Open-air Baths on Margaret Island Dive into a fairytale film festival and admire the light installations: you can experience the worlds of Captain Nemo explore never-before-seen parts of the massive glass structure illuminated by 30 stunning installations from 50 artists you'll discover hidden connections in the natural world The Light Art Museum's new exhibition, Phantom Vision offers a unique experience that pushes the boundaries of perception Featuring 35 works by renowned artists like Ólafur Elíasson or famous Hungarian photographer and painter László Moholy-Nagy One of the most beautiful castles in Hungary is the Gothic-inspired, snow-white one at Martonvásár The Brunszvik family owned it from the time of Maria Theresa in the mid-1700s creating an idyllic English garden out of a swampy deepening his tender feelings for one of the Brunszvik girls The heyday of the estate and the expansion of the building in Classicist style came with Ferenc Brunszvik This was how Beethoven would have seen it when he was busy giving piano lessons to Teréz és Jozefin working on his sonatas or even gamboling with Jozefin in the park The castle is alongside Martonvásár station The largest Baroque pile in Hungary is in Gödöllő 40 minutes by car or direct suburban HÉV train from Budapest Made famous by Habsburg Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife Elisabeth the palace is referred to here by the name of Grassalkovich that Antal Grassalkovich rose through the ranks from minor nobility to increase his power and wealth and had Baroque master András Mayerhoffer build a magnificent palace here in the 1740s The Salzburg-born architect was also responsible for the Ráday Palace in Pécel (see below) Antal’s son then squandered his father’s wealth Gödöllő fell into the hands of a Belgian bank Just past the high point of Harmáshatárhegy in the Buda hills the Pesthidegkút estate was bought by Kuno von Klebelsberg and his wife when he was a prominent minister The pair would have enjoyed their afternoon coffee admiring the magnificent view from the terrace of this aristocratic Neo-Baroque residence the main building and outbuildings surrounded by a park full of trees and roses Klebelsberg’s widow lived in the building until her eviction with the Communist takeover Not only did she lose the castle but 4,000-volume library was taken away in a truck Bus 64/64A/164/264 from Hűvösvölgy to Templom utca (Kultúrkúria) Pécel, just beyond Budapest airport in Pest County, is where you find the Ráday Palace who was responsible for the grandiose Gödöllő Palace (see above) the Rádays created a renowned centre of culture and learning writer Gedeon Ráday collating a 15,000-volume library The family would host grand balls and concerts and supported the develop of Hungarian cultural life wars and tragedies to have befallen it since The grounds and property completely renovated in 2018 Teleki-Tisza Castle at Nagykovácsi just past the north-western outskirts of Budapest was the former home of three illustrious Hungarian families the Telekis and the Tiszas all resided here former Governor of Transylvania Count József Teleki marrying one of the Wattay girls One of the Tiszas also tied the knot to further intermarry among the dynasties Two Tiszas later became Hungarian prime ministers assassinated on the eve of Hungarian independence in 1918 Bus 63 from Hűvösvölgy to Teleki-Tisza-kastély (journey time 15mins) Start page News 27 July 2022 - The Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix will be held at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyoród on Friday 29 July BKK Centre for Budapest Transport recommends the use of public transport: a ticket package for the race track can be purchased from BKK ticket vending machines in just a few touches During the race weekend of the 37th Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix tickets can be easily purchased from BKK ticket vending machines (TVMs) in Örs vezér tere and Gödöllő to access the Hungaroring circuit Customers using public transport can add two single tickets along with two suburban railway extension tickets to the basket at the same time for the return trip by selecting "Public transportation tickets to F1" on the initial screen of TVMs at the metro entrances at Örs vezér tere and at the circular building at the suburban railway (HÉV) terminus Szabadság tér stations on suburban railway line H8 Transport service provider MÁV-HÉV operating suburban railway services to the venue will be offering an extended timetable to help you get to the Hungaroring at the weekend of 29-30-31 July H8 trains will run with increased capacity every 10 to 15 minutes during the periods when spectators go to and return from the race track Train departure times can be found at https://bkk.hu/en/timetables/ under H8. To plan your journey, we recommend the BudapestGO journey planner For information on how to buy suburban railway tickets and free bus services connecting to the suburban railway, please visit: https://www.mav-hev.hu/hu/getting-hungaroring-public-transport New organisation to be responsible for increased sense of security and social assistance to passengers Reconstruction works of the overpasses at Flórián tér starting soon: travel changes to be made and throughout information to be provided by BKK It has never been easier to board with a digital pass: the boarding button is now available in BKK’s BudapestGO app Phone: +36 1 3 255 255 E-mail: [email protected] Our website uses cookies for basic functionality, marketing and statistics.For more information about cookies, please click here The cookie stores the login status of the user account The cookie collects information about how our visitors use our website This cookie is used to track sales from ads and free data Cookie is responsible for providing advertising and website analytics services provided to We Love Budapest by the Hungarian Tourism Agency a new promotion showcases the best of Budapest and surroundings during this most beautiful of seasons We follow the camera over the bridges of the Danube into restaurant kitchens and through the rising steam of the city’s legendary spas We then head out of the city to the graceful façades of Gödöllő and the Royal Palace where the Habsburgs spent so much of their free time Visiting the wineries and vineyards of Etyek and Mór we join diners raising a glass and tucking into quality local cuisine before we dramatically soar over the hills of Pilis As daylight saving time ends in Hungary on 27 October meaning more light in the morning and less in the evening Budapest’s enchanting Lumina Park has already opened and Gödöllő’s impressive Light Park is set to open tomorrow This change will bring an earlier sunrise and sunset there’s a chance to brighten your evenings with a visit to Budapest’s Lumina Park “Dazzle your eyes and admire the light sculptures of your favourite fairytale characters and movie heroes”, invites Lumina Park on Budapest’s iconic Margaret Island “Our park will be a huge film festival for the whole family Lumina Park’s spectacular exhibition with over 200 light installations and incredible music will be a lasting memory” Eszter Horvath-Somogyi (@justdiariestravel) által megosztott bejegyzés According to Kiskegyed this is the third year that Lumina Park has opened its gates at Palatinus Beach on Margaret Island more than 350,000 people have visited the park visitors can encounter famous characters from King Arthur and Robin Hood to King Kong as well as enter the world of Narnia and meet the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park The park is designed by the Polish creators Lumina sp A visit to the mesmerising Lumina Park takes around 1 to 1.5 hours allowing visitors to experience over 200 light installations The exhibition will remain open until 2 March and welcomes visitors from sunset until 9:00 p.m The Royal Palace of Gödöllő offers a unique light show and exhibition dedicated to Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria affectionately known as “Sisi.” Opening on 26 October This exhibition will also be open until 2 March and can be visited between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Adult tickets are priced at €8, while discounted tickets are available for €7. A family ticket costs €29. The park’s map can be found HERE. and website in this browser for the next time I comment Y"},"category":false,"taxonomy":{"active":false,"name":"category"}},"markup":{"custom_html":true,"wpp-start":"","wpp-end":"<\/ul>","title-start":"","title-end":"<\/h2>","post-html":"{thumb} {title} {stats}<\/span>{excerpt}<\/p><\/li>"},"theme":{"name":""}} You have successfully joined our subscriber list SupportUs Newsletter © 2025 DailyNewsHungary | All rights reserved The Baroque Palace was built by Antal Grassalkovich (1694-1771) who was a loyal confidant of Empress Maria Theresa (1740-1780) As president of the Neoacquistica Commissio he decided which Hungarian noble family would get back their land in Hungary liberated from the Ottoman rule he took into consideration not only the interests of the Habsburg treasury but his own as well he managed to become one of the most influential Hungarian barons who persuaded the Hungarian Diet to support a young Maria Theresa he became chairman of the Hungarian Chamber and remained a close friend of the queen until his death The construction of the palace began in 1733 with the first U shape building while other extensions were built later: a second U shape building after which the Palace was acquired by György Sina Aromanian banker who supported the construction of the Chain Bridge with large sums after which the state bought it and gave it as a coronation gift to Emperor Franz Joseph and the very famous and beloved Empress Sisi The Bavarian Princess’s Hungarian relations are very interesting she spent months on Madeira and Korfu where she met Count Imre Hunyadi and his sister She started to learn the Hungarian language from them with whom they remained friends until her death She learnt Hungarian History from Mihály Horváth who was sentenced to death and in effigie hanged after Russian and Habsburg troops crushed the Hungarian Freedom Fight of 1848-1849 She dived into Hungarian politics and culture with the help of Miksa Falk who later became the editor in chief of Pester Lloyd and probably only shares a surname with Peter Falk Sisi came to the Palace whenever she could in order to ride, hunt and free herself from the intrigues and strict etiquette of the Royal Court. Allegedly she had more than a friendship with Hungarian PM Gyula Andrássy; gossips went as far as to state that the youngest child of the Queen is that of Andrássy her bedroom had a secret stairway through which she could easily reach the Royal Stables  And it is also a fact that the Empress and the PM regularly wrote encrypted letters to each other with the help of Ida Ferenczy Governor Miklós Horthy received the Palace and used it as his Summer villa in July and August German and Soviet troops looted the building during WWII It is not surprising that its former beauty had vanished and was only restored in the ’90s and 2000s Now it is open to the public between 9 or 10 am and 6 pm every day Audioguides are available in multiple languages and there are many activities with which visitors can get a grasp of the era of the late 19th century Here is a short film about what one can see and do in the Palace today: https://www.facebook.com/GodolloiKiralyiKastely1/videos/627230924277667/ video: facebook.com/pg/GodolloiKiralyiKastely1 Passengers will be able to travel all the way to the Déli railway station in Budapest on HÉV without having to transfer at the current terminus of the M2 metro line at Örs vezér Square This means that it will be less complicated to reach destinations like Gödöllő and Csömör transfer-free transport between downtown Budapest The current metro line will be connected to the HÉV line ensuring more convenient travelling conditions for those living in the outskirts This also means that visiting the Royal Palace of Gödöllő will be much simpler According to Világgazdaság the project concerning the public transportation of four districts of Budapest will be funded by the EU Design contracts may be concluded in the first half of next year and the design process may take two to three years the implementation of the project itself will begin the future developments will solve one of the biggest traffic problems in the district the trains will run underground and on overpasses the investments will also be significant in protecting the environment added that the goal is to improve public transportation in the XVIth district of Budapest It should be implemented in such a way that it creates the most ideal conditions for the people living in the district The investment will have a beneficial effect on the value of real estate and the development of public areas in the district as well improved system of public transportation prices and passes is available in Hungary County and Hungary passes (Vármegye- és Országbérlet) are available to purchase currently which means that you are not able to buy kilometre-based tickets anymore The simplification includes the reduction of the number of discounts available Passengers have two options: either buying a full-price ticket or one with a 90% discount Discounts also include free travel for families raising three or more kids and people under 14 and above 65 can travel freely too young people between 14 and 25 can buy tickets for a 50% discount Students travel with a 90% discount regardless of their age “the project concerning the public transportation of four districts of Budapest will be funded by the EU” almost all of it will be money Hungary had paid into the E.U and is now “graciously” getting it back The government has allocated 2,100 billion forints (EUR 5.8bn) for supporting sports since it came to power in 2010 to save the sector from “withering away” due to lack of funding for infrastructure and training Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday the number of competitive athletes has grown to 560,000 EU trying to intervene in the Hungarian 2022 general election? European Qualifiers for World Cup: Where does Hungary stand? which belongs to the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences but also caters to the needs of the general public is part of a detailed development plan the government has accepted in cooperation with the national swimming association 35 swimming pools have been built and 10 revamped nationwide at a total cost of 180 billion forints Developing universities will contribute to propelling Hungary to the top of European Union countries the head of the board of trusties at the university thanked the government for the investment which “filled a huge gap” in the services in the region High quality sports life is a key element of university training that also serves the general public in the region A mediocre sport attainment is so much more important than a decent A crumbling old hospital where patients have to ask friends and family to supply them with toilet paper soap and edible food is no match for a gleaming new And in Gödöllő’s mayor’s office Her Facebook page has more than 12,000 followers and she is now a tourist attraction in Gödöllő Mr Gémesi was not initially happy about her presence and in fact didn’t even want to hear about her living in the office Bürgi’s story began when she followed Csaba Péteri down the street and was almost hit by a car She was scared and went into the building to rest The office staff surrounded her with love and offered her temporary accommodation and the then-clerk of the office soon allowed Bürgi to stay permanently György Gémesi mayor wasn’t too happy about her stay I didn’t know what the staff and customers would think as it would be an animal in the municipality building But in four years we’ve had nothing but positive feedback Even I love her,” admits Mayor György Gémesi Since then, Bürgi has received the Swedish ambassador and several members of parliament, and once the mayor of Riga sent him a letter of appreciation, Blikk reports the colourful office cat roams freely around the building sometimes taking a moment to walk into a conference the events organiser Ágnes Ruppert in her office always coming and going at the best time she sees fit she gives me ideas and calms me with her presence,” Blikk quotes Ágnes as saying Gödöllő’s Szent István University of agriculture will be taken over by a foundation on February 1 the innovation and technology ministry said on Monday Academy of Sciences members Péter Horn and Zoltán Bedő MP János Lázár will take seats on the foundation’s board as lifelong appointees the ministry said that “ensuring uninterrupted food supplies is a fundamental requirement for national sovereignty and for economic and social stability” which requires “practical experts with skills matching local conditions and demand” strategic foundations for the university’s competitive operations and future development will serve that end,” the document said Several Hungarian agriculture universities and research institutes merged on Monday under the name Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) in Gödöllő 11 research institutes of the Agriculture Research and Innovation Centre and the agriculture research institute of Debrecen University united to form the new facility Innovation and Technology Minister László Palkovics said after the first meeting of the university senate that the step was “long overdue” MATE has a good chance to rank among the best agriculture institutions in Europe Agriculture Minister István Nagy said the competitiveness of Hungarian farmers started with a competitive agriculture education The university will help to draw young people to the sector Gödöllő’s Szent István University of agriculture was taken over by a foundation on February 1 The Hungarian government gave seats on the lifelong membership of the foundation to OTP Bank chief Sándor Csányi, Agriculture Minister István Nagy, Academy of Sciences members Péter Horn and Zoltán Bedő, Fidesz MP János Lázár the wedding season starts and wedding planners offer exceptional and quite unusual locations and services for couples It is no longer a dream to say yes in a magical castle it is also an available option to “hire” a whole village for the special celebration Everything is possible the only obstacle is money According to the research of Pénzcentrum the number of marriages in Hungary rapidly decreased from the 1970s only 35,000 couples decided to walk down the alley Approximately 52,500 couples got married after 2010 until 2016 the number of marriages was above fifty thousand fewer people but still above fifty thousand said yes to each other there were averagely five weddings reflected 1,000 residents Marriage boom has been present in Hungary since 2010 The recent research conducted by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) clearly demonstrates the growth and provides an explanation for the growing number of people committing themselves READ MORE HERE it is no longer a surprise that Hungarians spend millions to one wedding many other features influence the wedding’s price but it is a general fact that no Hungarian weddings are below 1 million HUF (3,000 EUR) There are many types of weddings with different requests starting from 1,5 million HUF (traditional weddings) up to 3,5 million HUF (weddings at unique locations) (4,400–10,400 EUR) Yes, it is possible! Many famous Hungarian baths have special and enormous spaces where the wedding ceremony can be held. The antique and historical walls of the baths make the celebration even more, for example, the beautiful marble hall in Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Budapest This price could also include the full usage of the baths’ facilities and services as well Tropicarium is an exceptional marine zoo located in Budapest where all the unique creatures (including sharks) of the ocean can be seen nearly 80–120 people can be sat with the decoration and the view One of the walls of this hall is actually one side of the shark tank where the incredible predators are swimming in front of you Old factories – 390,000–630,000 HUF (1,165–1880 EUR) Abandoned factories and industrial buildings are also popular wedding locations in the country equipment make the atmosphere extraordinary and can be easily decorated with any styles the organisers would like Museums – 700,000–1,900,000 HUF (2,090–5,670 EUR) Many do not think about museums as wedding locations although these buildings also have spacious halls everything is possible; even to rent the Hungarian National Museum in the capital Castles – 1,000,000–1,100,000 HUF (3,000–3,200 EUR) From the medieval to elegant castles like Vajdahunyad Castle in Budapest or the magnificent Grassalkovich Castle in Gödöllő also can be magical wedding locations for the big day Nature – 1,100,000–2,200,000 HUF (3,200–6,500 EUR) there are several locations across the country to hold the wedding there Village – 1,300,000–2,000,000 HUF (3,800–5,900 EUR) Holding a wedding ceremony and celebration in an entire village has been famous for years the happy couple also has the opportunity to rename the streets of the village for the big day Vineyards – 1,100,000–2,650,000 HUF (3,200–8,000 EUR) Vineyards are also beautiful locations for weddings for wine-lovers Hungary has plenty of excellent ones across the country is building a HUF 4 billion (EUR 10.6 million) global research and development and smart meter production facility in Gödöllő the minister of foreign affairs and trade said on Thursday The brownfield investment, which will be Wasion’s sixth such base, is being supported with a HUF 390 million government grant and will create 300 jobs, Péter Szijjártó said The plant will produce one million smart electricity meters a year starting in 2025 The project will help Hungary continue breaking its export records noting that Wasion exports its products to 50 countries He said the investment proved that “pursuing a foreign policy based on common sense is worthwhile” rather than danger in cooperation with China urging the European Union to also choose cooperation over hostility with the country I’ll bet none of those smart meters Will end up being used in Hungary anytime soon Dávid Vitézy started the project when leading the Budapest Transport Centre (Budapest Közlekedési Központ – BKK) The development connecting metro line M2 and the Gödöllő HÉV will be taken over by the Budapest Development Centre we signed the contract: we took over from BKK the preparations for the development of metro line 2 and the HÉV in Gödöllő,” Vitézy announced on his Facebook page The contract was signed on behalf of BKK by Katalin Walter The aim is to connect metro line M2 to the H8 and H9 HÉV Budapest’s Bosnyák square will be renewed by Zaha Hadid the current metro line would be connected to the HÉV The biggest part of the investment would be to connect the two lines the stops would be equipped with P+R parking and bicycle storage Renovated stops would not necessarily replace the old ones but would be built where most people live or where they can be reached by most people The current line was built back in 1888 when the area was still almost uninhabited the location of the stops and the needs of the people may not overlap The world’s first Bird Theatre to be built in Hortobágy! – VIDEO You can try Hungary’s new tram-trains soon! 1st of all finish fix the “ongoing” repairs of the M3 line (4 years already?!)… More than 200 harassments may have already taken place on the HÉV lines in Gödöllő and Csömör A petition demanding security guards and cameras has already been signed by 3,749 passengers MÁV knows only about one single passenger harassment the number of passengers who have signed a petition demanding cameras and security personnel for suburban railway cars has jumped to 3,749 there may have been more than 200 harassments on the Gödöllő and Csömör suburban railway lines acts of violence and vandalism occur almost weekly on the Gödöllő line of HÉV there was an attempted rape; the woman resisted an investigation has been launched about the case Telex contacted the press department of MÁV-HÉV to get more information on exactly how many violent cases they know about and whether there is an emergency button or a camera in the trains what they are planning to do to increase passenger safety according to a new “practice” introduced this year the company did not answer Telex’s questions and the paper had to submit a public interest data request in which they revealed that to the company’s knowledge there has been only one violent case against passengers in the past year that there were 29 cases of vandalism and 13 cases of attacks against the ticket inspectors after the government declared an emergency situation due to the coronavirus pandemic there was a one-month period of increased inspection with police officers and civilian guards The answer also included that there is a single camera system operating in a three-car train on the Szentendre line The current suburban railway cars are not planned to be equipped with cameras and emergency buttons but they might be part of the standard equipment of the new cars intended to be purchased MÁV-HÉV recommends that anyone in trouble should activate the emergency brakes the emergency brakes are not a viable option there were emergency buttons on the car doors that signalled the driver those buttons were decommissioned about a year or two ago The reason was revealed in another reader’s letter: “I wrote last May because the driver did not see the door of the back car and closed the doors on an elderly man several times It was then that several people noticed that the emergency buttons were missing.” The official response to the inquiry was that the pushbuttons for alarm were decommissioned due to an official decision by the authorities Due to the cost implications of meeting the conditions set out in the decision There are no future plans to install new emergency buttons MÁV-HÉV plans to purchase 54 (42 in the first batch) suburban railway cars for the H5 and H7 suburban railway lines (but not for the problematic H8 Gödöllő line) The total cost of the cars is not yet known it can be estimated to be over HUF 200 billion (€548 million) The first round of the tender for the purchase was announced in September it was already known that two large companies air-conditioned vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi will come sometime in the first half of 2021 after the public procurement procedure as MÁV-HÉV plans to conclude the contract by then But the new cars will only be operational around 2023