With a wide variety of items on offer and the enticing promise of great bargains flea markets not only provide you with a more sustainable way to consume here are our favorite second-hand markets in Budapest the flea market of Budapest’s most famous ruin bar has everything you’re looking for Have a look at what others found in their attic and experience the fascination of bumping into something that speaks to you without a single word this eclectic street fair takes place inside the always buzzing Gozsdu Courtyard Fridays are for jewelry and home decor aficionados Saturdays are all about vintage and antique articles while Sundays put the limelight on arts and crafts pieces Lőrinci Garage Sale is one of the lesser known yet biggest flea fairs of Budapest From model cars and car parts to musical instruments and fishing gear Antik Placc housed inside the Klauzál Square Market Hall and held every Sunday between 9 AM and 4 PM is a true treasure trove of high-end antiques handicraft programs and playmarket for children and meet-and-greet events with specialized restorers “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is the motto of Buda Flea Market open every Saturday and Sunday from 7 AM to 2 PM at the Budapest Flower Market Visiting this rich and lively bazaar of vintage rarities and unexpected beauties is a must-do weekend program for all enthusiastic treasure hunters Ecseri Market was originally founded as the official “used goods market of Budapest” in 1897 It moved to its current location in the 60s and since then has become the largest and most renowned venue for finding prized relics of bygone times Check out our picks for the spectacles no year would be complete without Are you in the mood for a sweet sip of bubble tea or a juicy burger When the weather isn't ideal for outdoor plans check out one of the following indoor spots Pink blossoms and sunny terraces signal Budapest's spring - discover our top picks for the season Budapest's spring culinary offerings burst with fresh flavors you wouldn’t think that a secret museum takes you time travelling Explore our curated selection of the best restaurants in Budapest you can unlock the season’s best-kept secrets Explore the top dining spots along the lake where stunning scenery complements culinary delights Join us as we explore the can’t-miss experiences that make Budapest the place to be this season Immerse yourself in a diverse array of exhibitions Sign in Join now, it's FREE! Hungary’s third musical road has been constructed along Route 21 between Hatvan and Lőrinci in Heves County The 550-meter-long acoustic section was officially opened on 5 September the road now plays “Nélküled” (“Without You”) a hit song by the Hungarian band Ismerős Arcok (“Familiar Faces”) According to Magyar Építők the project was carried out by HE-DO under the direction of the Ministry of Construction and Transportation The musical road is part of a larger series of developments along different sections of Route 21 there is a musical road on Route 67 that plays Republic’s song “A 67-es út,” and on Route 37 drivers can hear the traditional Hungarian folk song “Érik a szőlő” The original plan was to build the third musical road in Nógrád County it was determined that it would be too disruptive for nearby households the asphalt is specially grooved and painted to produce notes as cars pass over The pitch of the notes is determined by the spacing of the grooves while the clarity of the sound depends on the precision of the markings Check out some photos and a video of the newest musical road below: What a waste of money and labor in a country that needs some serious work I can only imagine the offspring of some Fidesz money waster came up with this worthless idea How does this even happen in a country that is so far in debt 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 © 2025 DailyNewsHungary | All rights reserved There are many film productions taking place in Hungary at the moment One of the locations is a small rural town but there are shootings in Budapest as well Locals are excited to spot Hollywood celebrities out and about in Hungary hoping that they may bump into one another at the popular meeting spot of the town In the previous days, some scenes of the series adaption of the film The Day of the Jackal were being shot there The former sugar factory served as the main venue The 20-hectare site is of course heavily guided Movie stars such as Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch are filming behind the fences of the guarded area Locals are delighted to be part of the experience some might even appear in some scenes shot in the local pub or by the mill The owner of the local restaurant reported a double in turnover He picked Budapest because its architecture is similar to that of Paris Angelina Jolie had come up with her own ideas for the role and the director was fascinated by the opportunity to work with the actress I take very seriously the responsibility to portray Maria’s life in a way that honours her legacy Pablo Larrain is a director I have long admired To be allowed to tell more of Maria’s story with him and with a script by Steven King (who also penned Spencer) The shootings will expectedly start in October and end in December The director also worked on films portraying the lives of other iconic women