145 result(s) for buda castle in Getting around
Get On Board: Explore Hungary By Ship
- 28 Jun 2016 9:02 AM
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Although Hungary has no seashores, but even though Hungarians are keen boatmen. So why not combining a ship excursion with sightseeing, or explore Lake Balaton on water? Hungary also has some beautiful old ships, so we can enjoy historic elegance while traveling on vessels. Here we have a selection of ideas for all those who love this kind of vehicle!
Aristocratic Luxury: Hungary's Castle Hotels
- 21 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
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Hungary has plenty of beautiful castles and mansions. Many of them were thoroughly renovated and converted into a castle hotel – so if you want to explore the former residence of an aristocrat family and enjoy elegance and luxury while relaxing, you can choose from many options thourghout the country! Here we have a great selection of castle hotels of Hungary.
The Destruction Of Historic Buildings In Hungary’s Capital
- 16 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
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An increasingly disturbing trend is taking hold in Budapest. A growing number of historic buildings and heritage sites are being demolished or remodelled, with little to no regard for their architectural value, nor for the public spaces around these structures. On May 26th, bulldozers appeared in Bem Square, along the banks of the Danube, to demolish one of the most prominent remaining examples ...
Unique Heritage Transport Services In Budapest
- 26 May 2016 9:08 AM
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From May 2016 to the end of September, transport and history fans can get the chance to travel aboard vintage trams christened Danube Heritage and Thermal Heritage as well as the Snow White vintage boat at weekends. The Danube Heritage tram runs on the route of tram 2 in Pest which was chosen as one of the ten most beautiful tramlines in the world, while the Thermal Heritage tram runs in Buda on ...
Budapest Local Govt Plans To Renovate Chain Bridge
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
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Budapest mayor István Tarlós has announced plans to renovate the city’s iconic Chain Bridge and remodel Blaha Lujza Square in central Budapest. Speaking at an AmCham event, Tarlós said the Buda Castle tunnel was also a contender for renovation and plans are to revamp the Cog-Wheel railway, extending it to Széll Kálmán Square in one direction and all the way to Normafa Hill in the other.
Tourist Buses May Be Banned From Buda Castle
- 4 May 2016 9:00 AM
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Tourist buses will be banned from the Buda Castle district from May 15 because of the renovation of the Carmelite convent, the future home of the Prime Minister’s Office. The thousands of tourists who visit the Castle are to be taken there on Budapest public transport buses.
Updated: Renewal Of Széll Kálmán Tér - Changes Valid Until 10 May
- 30 Apr 2016 9:02 AM
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See below for latest news about traffic flow issues and public transport changes, from BKK Centre for Budapest Transport. The Széll Kálmán tér reconstruction works in Buda began on 12 January 2015, and are set to last for 1.5 years, at least.
Civil Groups Hold Protest Against Liget Project
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
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Civil groups held a demonstration on Sunday against a development project in the City Park, dubbed the Liget Project, which includes constructing a museum quarter. Over five hundred participants adopted a symbol of their protest, a tree growing out of a clenched fist. Organisers said that civil groups demanded a halt to the project and planned changes to the park withdrawn.
Four Garages Planned For Buda Castle
- 4 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
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The government plans to build four underground garages under Buda Castle to accommodate workers at ministries that are to be transferred to offices on Castle Hill, state secretary László L. Simon told the weekly Heti Válasz at the weekend. An underground garage has already been built near the Várkert Bazár by the riverbank, but another one will be built under the riding school, and connected by a ...
Get On Board: Explore Hungary By Ship
- 28 Jun 2016 9:02 AM
- getting around
Although Hungary has no seashores, but even though Hungarians are keen boatmen. So why not combining a ship excursion with sightseeing, or explore Lake Balaton on water? Hungary also has some beautiful old ships, so we can enjoy historic elegance while traveling on vessels. Here we have a selection of ideas for all those who love this kind of vehicle!
Aristocratic Luxury: Hungary's Castle Hotels
- 21 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary has plenty of beautiful castles and mansions. Many of them were thoroughly renovated and converted into a castle hotel – so if you want to explore the former residence of an aristocrat family and enjoy elegance and luxury while relaxing, you can choose from many options thourghout the country! Here we have a great selection of castle hotels of Hungary.
The Destruction Of Historic Buildings In Hungary’s Capital
- 16 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
An increasingly disturbing trend is taking hold in Budapest. A growing number of historic buildings and heritage sites are being demolished or remodelled, with little to no regard for their architectural value, nor for the public spaces around these structures. On May 26th, bulldozers appeared in Bem Square, along the banks of the Danube, to demolish one of the most prominent remaining examples ...
Unique Heritage Transport Services In Budapest
- 26 May 2016 9:08 AM
- getting around
From May 2016 to the end of September, transport and history fans can get the chance to travel aboard vintage trams christened Danube Heritage and Thermal Heritage as well as the Snow White vintage boat at weekends. The Danube Heritage tram runs on the route of tram 2 in Pest which was chosen as one of the ten most beautiful tramlines in the world, while the Thermal Heritage tram runs in Buda on ...
Budapest Local Govt Plans To Renovate Chain Bridge
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest mayor István Tarlós has announced plans to renovate the city’s iconic Chain Bridge and remodel Blaha Lujza Square in central Budapest. Speaking at an AmCham event, Tarlós said the Buda Castle tunnel was also a contender for renovation and plans are to revamp the Cog-Wheel railway, extending it to Széll Kálmán Square in one direction and all the way to Normafa Hill in the other.
Tourist Buses May Be Banned From Buda Castle
- 4 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Tourist buses will be banned from the Buda Castle district from May 15 because of the renovation of the Carmelite convent, the future home of the Prime Minister’s Office. The thousands of tourists who visit the Castle are to be taken there on Budapest public transport buses.
Updated: Renewal Of Széll Kálmán Tér - Changes Valid Until 10 May
- 30 Apr 2016 9:02 AM
- getting around
See below for latest news about traffic flow issues and public transport changes, from BKK Centre for Budapest Transport. The Széll Kálmán tér reconstruction works in Buda began on 12 January 2015, and are set to last for 1.5 years, at least.
Civil Groups Hold Protest Against Liget Project
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Civil groups held a demonstration on Sunday against a development project in the City Park, dubbed the Liget Project, which includes constructing a museum quarter. Over five hundred participants adopted a symbol of their protest, a tree growing out of a clenched fist. Organisers said that civil groups demanded a halt to the project and planned changes to the park withdrawn.
Four Garages Planned For Buda Castle
- 4 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government plans to build four underground garages under Buda Castle to accommodate workers at ministries that are to be transferred to offices on Castle Hill, state secretary László L. Simon told the weekly Heti Válasz at the weekend. An underground garage has already been built near the Várkert Bazár by the riverbank, but another one will be built under the riding school, and connected by a ...