86 result(s) for heritage in Getting around
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 ...
Hungary ‘Should Seek Unesco Opinion’ On Liget Project
- 9 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
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The capital should seek an expert opinion from UNESCO on the planned Liget Project, a scheme involving the construction of a museum quarter in Budapest’s City Park, the mayor of Budapest’s 14th district said. Gergely Karácsony told a press conference ahead of a meeting of the municipal assembly that the project warrants consultation with UNESCO because the City Park is located in a world heritage ...
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 100 Features Grand Boulevard This Year, 16 - 17 April
- 12 Apr 2016 9:04 AM
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The programme series showcasing heritage buildings dubbed Budapest 100 will focus on the history of Budapest’s Grand Boulevard (Nagykörút) this spring, the organisers said. The project will be held for the 6th year on April 16-17. This year buildings can be entered regardless of their age.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Cab Drivers Demand Ban On Uber
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
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Cabbies partially blocked a major downtown intersection on Monday in the Hungarian capital to protest against Uber – but ran into opposition from angry drivers and commentators.
Hungary Spending HUF 33bn To Restore Castles & Palaces For Tourists
- 1 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
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The Hungarian government is launching a HUF 33bn (USD 11.8m) programme to restore dozens of castles and palaces across the country for touristic purposes. Under the scheme, historic buildings can apply for support between HUF 50m and HUF 1.5bn, or HUF 3bn in the case of world heritage sites.
August Is The Month Of Rákoczi & Imre Vass Caves, Aggtelek National Park
- 6 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
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In honour of our 20th anniversary as a World Heritage Site, we are offering 20% off adult tickets on all daily tours through the spectacular Rákoczi and Imre Vass Caves throughout the month of August. In addition, all Baradla Cave tour ticket bearers will receive a free postcard, bookmark or other small gift from our Gift Shop.
Aggtelek National Park Turns 30, & Also Celebrates 20 Years As A World Heritage Site
- 20 Apr 2015 9:02 AM
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A variety of promotions and events are being held this year to commemorate these milestones, including:
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
Budapest Castle Hill Funicular Is 145 Years Old
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
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The development of the line took place between 1868 and 1870. The complete track was 95 meters long and the elevation between the bottom and top stations reached 50 meters. The idea of building the Sikló was initiated by count Széchenyi Ödön, who had seen a similar construction in Lyon. He thought that on the hillside of the Castle a steam-powered and rope-towed railway could make the transport ...
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 ...
Hungary ‘Should Seek Unesco Opinion’ On Liget Project
- 9 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The capital should seek an expert opinion from UNESCO on the planned Liget Project, a scheme involving the construction of a museum quarter in Budapest’s City Park, the mayor of Budapest’s 14th district said. Gergely Karácsony told a press conference ahead of a meeting of the municipal assembly that the project warrants consultation with UNESCO because the City Park is located in a world heritage ...
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 100 Features Grand Boulevard This Year, 16 - 17 April
- 12 Apr 2016 9:04 AM
- getting around
The programme series showcasing heritage buildings dubbed Budapest 100 will focus on the history of Budapest’s Grand Boulevard (Nagykörút) this spring, the organisers said. The project will be held for the 6th year on April 16-17. This year buildings can be entered regardless of their age.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Cab Drivers Demand Ban On Uber
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Cabbies partially blocked a major downtown intersection on Monday in the Hungarian capital to protest against Uber – but ran into opposition from angry drivers and commentators.
Hungary Spending HUF 33bn To Restore Castles & Palaces For Tourists
- 1 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government is launching a HUF 33bn (USD 11.8m) programme to restore dozens of castles and palaces across the country for touristic purposes. Under the scheme, historic buildings can apply for support between HUF 50m and HUF 1.5bn, or HUF 3bn in the case of world heritage sites.
August Is The Month Of Rákoczi & Imre Vass Caves, Aggtelek National Park
- 6 Aug 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
In honour of our 20th anniversary as a World Heritage Site, we are offering 20% off adult tickets on all daily tours through the spectacular Rákoczi and Imre Vass Caves throughout the month of August. In addition, all Baradla Cave tour ticket bearers will receive a free postcard, bookmark or other small gift from our Gift Shop.
Aggtelek National Park Turns 30, & Also Celebrates 20 Years As A World Heritage Site
- 20 Apr 2015 9:02 AM
- getting around
A variety of promotions and events are being held this year to commemorate these milestones, including:
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
* 20% off adult ticket prices on all daily cave tours on the 20th of every month
* XVII. Szilvásvárad-Aggtelek Bike Tour on May 23rd between the Bükk and Aggtelek National Parks
Budapest Castle Hill Funicular Is 145 Years Old
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The development of the line took place between 1868 and 1870. The complete track was 95 meters long and the elevation between the bottom and top stations reached 50 meters. The idea of building the Sikló was initiated by count Széchenyi Ödön, who had seen a similar construction in Lyon. He thought that on the hillside of the Castle a steam-powered and rope-towed railway could make the transport ...