August 20th in Hungary: Traditions and Celebrations of St. Stephen’s Day
August 20 is one of the most important days in the Hungarian calendar. Known as St. Stephen’s Day and the Day of the Foundation of the State, it is Hungary’s official state holiday and a day when history, tradition, food and large public celebrations come together. For visitors, it is also one of the most […]
Budapest’s Neighborhoods Uncovered: XV. District – Suburban Life and Industrial Heritage
Located on the northeastern edge of Budapest, the XV. District offers a side of the Hungarian capital that many visitors rarely experience. Known collectively as Rákospalota, Pestújhely, and Újpalota, the district is defined less by monumental landmarks and more by the everyday rhythm of local life. Quiet residential streets, historic village centers, socialist-era housing estates, […]
Budapest in the 1900’s vs nowadays
At the beginning of the 20th century, Budapest was already becoming the city we recognize today. The Millennium celebrations of 1896 had transformed the capital, bringing new confidence, grand public buildings, improved transport, and some of the most ambitious architectural projects of the era. Nowadays photo by @norbertlepsik – photo from the 1900’s from fortepan’s […]
