73 result(s) for index in Getting around
Xpat Opinion: Obuda Gas Factory - A Cool Place To Explore
- 29 Aug 2012 9:04 AM
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I have been cycling up to Romai Part and Szentendre for years, and have always loved the four water and coal-clock towers at the old gas works. Luckily they have managed to survive (so far) the reconstruction of the old chemical works as an industrial park. In 1908 a municipal decision was made to replace several obsolete gas factories with a single new facility.
Budapest Reduces Street Lighting
- 2 Aug 2012 1:40 AM
- getting around
The city of Budapest has begun to turn street lights on later than previously in the hope of saving Ft 66 million in the second half, news website Index reports. The city council made the decision on June 20, said city public lighting company BDK.
Xploring Hungary: Gyöngyös Highwaymen´s Inn, Rezi
- 12 Jul 2012 12:30 PM
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"Though originally built as a hunting lodge in 1728, the building was later converted into a roadside inn. It was a favourite among the Bakony highwaymen. This attractive example of vernacular architecture still hosts a restaurant today. The outside form of the inn is similar to those of the peasant houses of the region, although its interior is significantly different. The converted main room ...
A Weekend In Borsod County By Treehugger Dan
- 4 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Chris, Nora and Gabi came down to the house this weekend. It was chill-out time for them, while I also had to try to deal with the large snake I almost stepped on three weeks ago in the stables. In the morning I whipped up a batch of my famous blueberry pancakes. A friendly expert from Aggtelek National Park came around noon and looked for signs, but did not find anything.
Museum Bus Routes On Night Of The Museums, 16 June
- 15 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
On 16 June 2012 from 6:00 PM until 17 June 2:00 AM, armband holders are entitled to use all scheduled services of the transport organizer company free of charge during the day and night within the administrative boundaries of Budapest – with the exception of the special tariff lines (Budapest Castle Hill Funicular, Chair-lift, Little boat), and also this year Museum buses will be available for ...
Xploring Budapest: Victor Vasarely Museum
- 31 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"Victor Vasarely – Győző Vásárhelyi −, a major figure of the international kinetic and op art movements, had donated works to Hungary and the Museum of Fine Arts several times after 1959.
Danube River To Be Severely Impacted By Plans To Increase Navigation
- 17 Dec 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
"European Commission will publish plans to increase navigation on the Danube River, as part of their EU Strategy for the Danube Region. However this decision could result in significant negative impacts on the river’s unique environment without bringing the expected economic benefit to the region, WWF warns.
Liberty Bridge Brings International Award To Budapest
- 15 Dec 2010 8:00 AM
- getting around
"Budapest citizens have a new reason to be proud, this iconic bridge as helped win a major prize for the Hungarian capital. On receiving the award, Mayor of District XVIII Budapest and the person in charge of Budapest cityscape and urban development said, “We are proud of this project not only because it provides the city with an additional jewel, but also because it is a true 21st century ...
Bratislava Buses Cross Hungarian Border
- 4 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"A local bus service from the Slovak capital Bratislava began to make stops at Rajka, a village in Hungary, on Friday. The European Regional Development Fund provided a €380,000 subsidy that covers 95% of the costs. Some 600 Slovak nationals live in Rajka, which has a population of 3,000, town mayor Lajos Bazsó noted.
Xpat Opinion: Obuda Gas Factory - A Cool Place To Explore
- 29 Aug 2012 9:04 AM
- getting around
I have been cycling up to Romai Part and Szentendre for years, and have always loved the four water and coal-clock towers at the old gas works. Luckily they have managed to survive (so far) the reconstruction of the old chemical works as an industrial park. In 1908 a municipal decision was made to replace several obsolete gas factories with a single new facility.
Budapest Reduces Street Lighting
- 2 Aug 2012 1:40 AM
- getting around
The city of Budapest has begun to turn street lights on later than previously in the hope of saving Ft 66 million in the second half, news website Index reports. The city council made the decision on June 20, said city public lighting company BDK.
Xploring Hungary: Gyöngyös Highwaymen´s Inn, Rezi
- 12 Jul 2012 12:30 PM
- getting around
"Though originally built as a hunting lodge in 1728, the building was later converted into a roadside inn. It was a favourite among the Bakony highwaymen. This attractive example of vernacular architecture still hosts a restaurant today. The outside form of the inn is similar to those of the peasant houses of the region, although its interior is significantly different. The converted main room ...
A Weekend In Borsod County By Treehugger Dan
- 4 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Chris, Nora and Gabi came down to the house this weekend. It was chill-out time for them, while I also had to try to deal with the large snake I almost stepped on three weeks ago in the stables. In the morning I whipped up a batch of my famous blueberry pancakes. A friendly expert from Aggtelek National Park came around noon and looked for signs, but did not find anything.
Museum Bus Routes On Night Of The Museums, 16 June
- 15 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
On 16 June 2012 from 6:00 PM until 17 June 2:00 AM, armband holders are entitled to use all scheduled services of the transport organizer company free of charge during the day and night within the administrative boundaries of Budapest – with the exception of the special tariff lines (Budapest Castle Hill Funicular, Chair-lift, Little boat), and also this year Museum buses will be available for ...
Xploring Budapest: Victor Vasarely Museum
- 31 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"Victor Vasarely – Győző Vásárhelyi −, a major figure of the international kinetic and op art movements, had donated works to Hungary and the Museum of Fine Arts several times after 1959.
Danube River To Be Severely Impacted By Plans To Increase Navigation
- 17 Dec 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
"European Commission will publish plans to increase navigation on the Danube River, as part of their EU Strategy for the Danube Region. However this decision could result in significant negative impacts on the river’s unique environment without bringing the expected economic benefit to the region, WWF warns.
Liberty Bridge Brings International Award To Budapest
- 15 Dec 2010 8:00 AM
- getting around
"Budapest citizens have a new reason to be proud, this iconic bridge as helped win a major prize for the Hungarian capital. On receiving the award, Mayor of District XVIII Budapest and the person in charge of Budapest cityscape and urban development said, “We are proud of this project not only because it provides the city with an additional jewel, but also because it is a true 21st century ...
Bratislava Buses Cross Hungarian Border
- 4 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"A local bus service from the Slovak capital Bratislava began to make stops at Rajka, a village in Hungary, on Friday. The European Regional Development Fund provided a €380,000 subsidy that covers 95% of the costs. Some 600 Slovak nationals live in Rajka, which has a population of 3,000, town mayor Lajos Bazsó noted.