and the Tápióbicske battlefield have become historic memorial sites in Budapest's 5th district on the recommendation of the National Memorial and Pardon Committee and based on the decision of the Government of Hungary there are currently sixty historical monuments in Hungary whose professional umbrella organization is the National Heritage Institute (NÖRI) three locations linked to the revolution of 1848 and the subsequent war of independence have become historical monuments where the 12 points formulating the demands of the revolution and the National Anthem were printed the National Anthem and the 12 points were printed in Landerer and Heckenast's printing house without censorship permission graphics by Vinzenz Katzler (Source: FSZEK Budapest Collection) in which Landerer and Heckenast's printing house also operated Carl Vasquez's engraving of the building was made in 1837 (Source: FSZEK Budapest Collection) The former Horváth house on the corner of Kossuth Lajos utca and Szép utca was built in 1817 based on the plans of Mihály Pollack The classicist-style apartment building had two courtyards The printing house of Lajos Landerer and Gusztáv Heckenast operated here which played a major role in the events of 15 March under the pressure of the revolutionary crowd the 12 Points and Sándor Petőfi's poem National Song were printed here The Horváth House in 2020 (Photo: Both Balázs/pestbuda.hu) which preserve the memory of the most brilliant triumphs of the freedom struggle and the Szabolcs castle and church as the site of the synod associated with St a witness to the stormy centuries of Hungarian history which is well known to everyone from the captain of the Tenkes have become historical memorial sites - writes NÖRI the director general of the National Heritage Institute said in connection with the expansion: he considers it extremely important that the famous sites of our history receive as much attention as possible and become part of the public consciousness not only as sites but also as important building blocks of our Hungarianness and national identity The National Heritage Institute pays special attention to the promotion and familiarization of national and historical monuments and therefore provides various forums for the sharing of knowledge and the transfer of the experiences of the maintainers the national and historical memorial sites will be the primary locations of our emerging National Remembrance Pedagogy Program so we can teach high school students about the significant events of our history and their effects on today through experiential experiential learning," added the head of NÖRI According to the Act on the Protection of Cultural Heritage a historical monument is a place of decisive importance in the history of the nation or a nationality living with us which is declared a historical monument by government decree there are sixty historical memorial sites in Hungary Cover photo: The relief commemorating the printing of the National Song and the 12 Points with Petőfi's portrait on the corner of Kossuth Lajos street Szép street (Photo: Both Balázs/pestbuda.hu) © 2025 Látóhatár Kiadó Lap-és Könyvkiadó Kft Isaszeg Historical Days (Isaszegi Történelmi Napok) returns this April offering a unique opportunity to experience one of Hungary’s most significant battles from the War of Independence up close The highlight of the event remains the spectacular battle reenactment dressed in period-accurate uniforms and armed with replicas bring to life one of the greatest victories of the 1848–49 revolution and war for independence As part of the 36th Spring Memorial Campaign Isaszeg Historical Days will kick off on 5 April with a running race and wreath-laying ceremonies held in commemoration a memorial evening will take place at the Reformed Church’s Freedom Struggles Memorial Temple a torchlight procession led by historical and folk reenactors will begin where a citywide wreath-laying ceremony at the Honvéd Memorial will start at 8:00 PM marking the anniversary of the Battle of Isaszeg (isaszegi csata) prompting organisers to expect even more visitors The main events will take place at the Battlefield near Szoborhegy starting at 11:00 AM with a variety of programs for all ages including historical costume and weapon demonstrations a brief commemoration and wreath-laying will be held in front of the Mayor’s Office a grand military and folk reenactment parade featuring Bese Botond and the Aprája Dudazenekar along with the NAV Customs and Finance Guard Band spectators will first witness the military reenactors’ parade followed by a horseback dance performance presented by the Hadak Útja Equestrian Sports Association and the Dányi Ördöngős Folk Dance Ensemble depicting the fierce clashes between the Imperial and Hungarian Honvéd forces the exciting live-action spectacle ensures an unforgettable experience The battle scene not only provides thrilling entertainment but also serves as a heartfelt tribute to those who gave their lives for Hungarian independence in 1849 offering historical insight into one of Hungary’s greatest victories and the Isaszegi Csatangoló Folk Dance Group The event organisers—who have detailed schedules available on their official website, isaszegicsata1849.hu—warmly welcome visitors of all generations to honour one of the most memorable moments of the 1848–49 revolution In addition to historical reenactments and military traditions attendees can also enjoy cultural and gastronomic programs throughout the day If you want to experience the atmosphere of Hungary’s glorious past and learn more about one of the War of Independence’s most pivotal battles Join this special historical journey to celebrate Find pictures and additional information on the battle’s Facebook page To read or share this article in Hungarian, click here: Helló Magyar 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 town of Isaszeg cemented its place in Hungarian history when the Hungarian army scored a decisive victory over imperial forces locals and reenactors from across the country have restaged the triumphant clash each year The period-accurate reenactment offers a vivid living history lesson as the two armies face off once again before the eyes of the public the Battle of Isaszeg marked a turning point in Hungary’s War of Independence It was part of the Spring Campaign between the Austrian imperial army and the Hungarian revolutionary forces the Hungarian army faced off against Austrian troops under Prince Windisch-Grätz as it was the first time Hungary’s military triumphed over Austria’s main forces demonstrating their capacity to stand up to one of Europe’s strongest empires The victory had not only military but also political repercussions Austrian troops were forced to retreat from Hungary’s central and western regions paving the way toward Pest-Buda and Komárom This success played a role in prompting the Hungarian National Assembly to issue its Declaration of Independence against the Habsburgs Windisch-Grätz was dismissed and replaced by Ludwig von Welden the Isaszeg Historical Days were held once again with the central event being a large-scale reenactment of the battle featuring traditional hussars and Hungarian soldiers sizable crowds gathered at the foot of Szoborhegy The main programs kicked off at 3 PM with a ceremonial parade of military and folk tradition groups led by Botond Bese and the financial guard band of the Hungarian tax authority (NAV) the military reenactors performed a demonstration Mayor Árpád Budaházi and State Secretary Lőrinc Nacsa delivered official addresses The event continued with a horseback and dance performance featuring the Hadak Útja Equestrian Sports Association and the Dányi Ördöngős Folk Dance Ensemble As part of the Isaszeg Commemorative Battle series military reenactors hosted an interactive history lesson narrated by a historian to help the audience follow the main acts of the battle The two-day celebration concluded with a joyful folk dance led by the Aprája Dudazenekar and the Isaszeg Csatangoló Folk Dance Preservation Group To read or share this article in Hungarian, click here: Helló Magyar Isaszeg will host the 35th Commemorative Spring March marking the victorious Battle of Isaszeg on April 6th 1849 – a significant event in both Isaszeg’s local history and Hungarian heritage Attendees can partake in a diverse array of outdoor activities including torchlight parades featuring military and folk traditions historical quizzes and a vibrant procession of folk traditionalists During the Battle of Isaszeg in 1849 a crucial engagement occurred between the Hungarian and imperial-royal armies (The Habsburg Empire and Croatia) as part of the Spring Campaign The outcome of this battle held significant strategic importance for both sides A victory for the Hungarians would have led to the retreat of the imperial-royal forces and secured the liberation of the Danube-Tisza region a triumph for the imperial-royal army would have compelled the Hungarian forces to retreat and consolidate along the Tisza River The Imperial-royal army which was led by General Windishc-Grätz held numerical superiority and a substantial artillery advantage. However, the Hungarian battle plan aimed to compensate for this disadvantage by employing a risky strategy involving diversionary tactics and encirclement manoeuvres The Hungarian army’s positioning along a wide front and depth further added complexity to the battlefield dynamics during this decisive encounter which ultimately resulted in victory for the Hungarian army To ensure a safe and uninterrupted re-enactment of the Battle of Isaszeg the organisers offer the following recommendations: The Battle Of Isaszeg re-enactment is scheduled for April 6th at 4.00 p.m The event will kick off with a parade featuring military traditionalists followed by a live history lesson complete with a war demonstration there will be a solemn commemoration and wreath-laying ceremony at Szoborhegy Apart from the battle re-enactment, the Isaszeg History Days spanning two days will offer a variety of engaging activities. For detailed information, you can check out the event’s official website here the Battle of Isaszeg will be fought again – at least within the framework of the commemorative Isaszeg History Days As Helló Magyar reported visitors to Isaszeg can choose from a wide range of outdoor activities: a torchlight parade with military and folk traditionalists and a colourful procession of folk traditionalists the highlight is the Isaszeg Living History Lesson the participants will march from the Town Hall (Városháza) to the Sculpture Hill (Szoborhegy) and then recall the battle in colourful battle scenes filled with cannon thunder One of the most famous battles of the past will be re-enacted with the help of the participants of the World Association of Hungarian Traditional Guards and the Spring Memorial March Martin’s Horse Heritage Society of Isaszeg the young people of the Road of Wars Horse Sports Association of Isaszeg The crucial battle of the first stage of the Spring Campaign of the Revolution took place between Isaszeg and Gödöllő on 6 April 1849 The stakes were high for both sides because if the Hungarians won the imperial-royal army would have had to retreat to Buda or Vác thus completing the liberation of the Danube-Tisza area If fortune smiled on the imperial-royal army the Hungarian side could be forced to retreat as far as the Tisza and although the Hungarian army suffered losses of roughly 800-1000 men while the Imperial army suffered a loss of roughly 400 men the Hungarian army can be considered the victor of the battle Lajos Kossuth wrote the following to the National Defence Commission from the Grassalkovich Castle in Gödöllő: our valiant army completely routed the enemy’s army from its terrible positions in the countryside of Isaszeg We must bow with respect to General Görgei Artúr You can find the program of the day in detail on their official website (in Hungarian) check out some pictures of the 2019 Isaszeg History Days the Hungarian language has been independent for 2500-3000 years The survival of Hungarian is almost unprecedented on the continent just as the survival of the Hungarian state born in the South-East was not a matter of course “When we tell our history the most important thing is to be authentic and to convey the most up-to-date knowledge according to the current state of science,” said documentary filmmaker Krisztián Bárány speaking about the film The Rise of the Árpáds Bárány works on less well-known or controversial subjects many people are no longer bound by “talking head” documentaries which also shows the material environment and way of life of the time Visuals give you more and more impact than 20 pages of text and they also open up other perspectives more effectively in the school presentations of the film In Search of the Holy Crown and our Coronation Treasures which they could use to further develop their knowledge according to their own interests According to the history we know today, the history of the Hungarians begins with Álmos and Árpád at the end of the 9th century. However, language historians can look back even further, because Hungarian has been a language for 2,500-3,000 years, which means that it was separated from the last “language relative” at that time and has not been split off since the Czech and Slovak diverged just a few hundred years ago But the modern Romance languages also started to become independent between 1000 and 1500 years ago There is no link between the independence of a language and national or ethnic unity However, the Hungarian language certainly became important in the Carpathian Basin: behind the Latin literacy of the Middle Ages, we can recognise a Hungarian mother tongue – similar signs suggest that the mother tongue of Mátyás Hunyadi was Hungarian The Rise of the Ápráds –> The Rise of the Árpáds please add to your vocabularly the word “unparalleled” ; ignorant of it in its stead you mis-use “unprecedented|” in the text of your essay It is astonishing that the extremely difficult Hungarian language has survived as an outlier for so long with hardly any modernization and with relatively little influence from the Ottoman Hungarian culture is very strong and unique It is more than strong enough to thrive (maybe even more than it does now) without the language It is a tragedy that sentimental attachment to an archaic language is holding Hungary back by seriously limiting both its influence and its economic progress it must adopt either English or German as an acceptable (additional not replacement) language for all official business virtually nobody would speak Hungarian for business or official matters Hungarian could continue as a valued language for cultural events How is it even possible to classify the Hungarian language when the largest segment of the “language pie” is represented by unknown origins Hungarian might as well be considered its own language family Dog racing has long been a popular pastime in Eastern Europe with Hungary boasting some of the continent’s most impressive tracks and Rábapatona race track are three of the finest offering the Hungarian people access to a historic sport A trip to the races is hugely popular in Hungary with an obsession for dog racing stemming from the love of the nation’s most famous dog There are several premium facilities across Hungary that provide the perfect day out for dog racing fans Kincsem Park is the jewel in Hungary’s racing crown and even rivals some of the best venues in Europe including England’s famous Towcester For the past two years, Towcester has hosted some of the fastest dogs in the sport at the English Greyhound Derby, with famed hounds such as Fromposttopillar (15.00), Hopes Paddington (17.00) and Romeo Command (17.00) leading the latest greyhound betting odds for this year’s event The 400m Hungarian Greyhound Derby is the most iconic race held at Kincsem with thousands of greyhound enthusiasts flocking to Budapest in July to watch the annual action unfold The venue has even hosted festival days such as the 2022 International Horse and Greyhound competition where attendees enjoyed European Derby racing Kincsem Park is best known as a horse racing venue but opened its sparkling new greyhound track in 2015 Kincsem hosts several events throughout the year with races taking place over 250 and 400 meters Although the Hungarian agár is no longer a racing dog visitors to Kincsem Park can witness some incredibly prestigious events featuring some of the fastest competitors in the sport Greyhound racing continues to thrive in many countries – particularly Hungary – and plenty of high-profile facilities remain across Europe Kincsem Park has shown that by integrating a dog racing track into a multi-use facility new fans can be attracted to ensure the future of greyhound racing remains bright the agár closely resembles a typical greyhound this dog could be found in abundance across the country with exclusive agár racing enjoyed amongst the Hungarian elite It wasn’t until the mid-1900s that anything was done to protect the country’s famed sighthound a number of agárs were located and a breeding program left them thriving The Magyar agár is now considered a national treasure and the dog was honored recently when the Hungarian mint released a coin dedicated to the country’s sighthound The coin was the third to be released in a series celebrating Eastern European dogs with the vizsla and komondor coins printed in 2019 and 2020 The sighthound has become synonymous with Hungarian culture the thriving Magyar agár are kept as companions across the country and sometimes feature in conformation shows thanks to their beauty