My name is Blanka Hámori, I got my tourist guide card in 2008, which is valid for the whole territory of Hungary. Between 2008 and 2022 I worked with many tourist groups, mainly with Polish people, as I also got a Polish degree at University PPKE in Budapest.
Since the Budapest floods, many people have asked when the Margaret Island will be open again, and when the musical fountain will be working. We don't have exact information yet, because this is what the official information says: everything will be back to normal as the groundwater level recedes. So it may only be that day that we find out....
What to pack for autumn in Budapest?
Many famous films have been shot in Budapest. The old houses and other landmark buildings make the Hungarian capital very popular for film companies. For Budapest residents, it is perfectly normal to see Johnny Depp or other celebrities walking the streets. Many films have been made that feature Budapest as itself and there are films in which...
The "Aquincum" is the remains of an old Roman city, located in Budapest. The territory of Budapest was once part of the Roman Empire, so there are Roman ruins in several points of the city. The Aquincum Museum is the most complex Roman monument and can be visited all year round.
The Hungarians really liked Sissy, the 19th century empress who later became Queen of Hungary. Sissy was legendarily beautiful, rode horses a lot, had a training room and have been able to wear her wedding dress even after her last childbirth. She also took great care of her long hair. The maids combed and groomed her hair - and they...
In Budapest you can find some very funny animal sculptures. You can make sightseeing with children more interesting by looking specifically for the animal sculptures. But where??
What is the best souvenir of Budapest?
Hungary's wine regions are renowned for a number of reasons:
The Sziget Festival is one of the most popular music festivals in Europe. It is held on the Óbuda Island, an island in Budapest, every August. Already in the nineties, it was a symbol of diversity and peace, calling itself the Island of Freedom.