Hungarian history

28/12/2023

Greatest Hungarian boat ever to be rebuilt and opened for guests near Chain Bridge

The amazing Charles IV steamer comes to life again thanks to a businessman. #boat #steamer #project #Danube
27/12/2023

Iconic Hungarian sweet turned world-famous: Macskanyelv, or Cat’s Tongue

If you grew up in Hungary or you visited the country in the 70s-80s, you may have heard or even tried the Hungarian sweet called macskanyelv. #sweet #chocolate #history
26/12/2023

Here’s how a Hungarian scientist saved two Nobel Prizes during WWII

Who would have guessed that dissolving the Nobel prizes would actually save them? #history #Nobelprize #WWII #Hevesy #science
26/12/2023

First image of Hungary’s Holy Crown found in a Medieval German codex

Hungary's Holy Crown was never just a crown. It has always symbolised the unity of the nation and the country. #History #HolyCrown #Germany
26/12/2023

Here is how Hungarians saved Poland from total annihilation

The historic friendship between Poland and Hungary stands as one of the oldest alliances in Central Europe. #Poland #History #Soviet #BattleofWarsaw #Warsaw
26/12/2023

Archaeologists found a lost royal palace in Visegrád with 700-year-old royal artefact

Hungarian archaeologists have unearthed the long-lost palace of Queen Elizabeth of Poland, the widow of King Károly Róbert. #Visegrád #History #archaeology #excavation
25/12/2023

VIDEOS: Hungary saw the biggest snowfall in 1987

Do you have any memories of this memorable day? Share them with us! #snow #christmas #history
20/12/2023

PHOTO GALLERY: 700-year-old treasure found in the Hungarian Visegrád Palace

The jewellery is a finely crafted pair of clasps with openwork decoration, just 3.5 cm wide. Such ornaments were used to tie the neckline of women's dresses in the Middle Ages. #history #Hungarianhistory
18/12/2023

Discover this abandoned military castle near Lake Balaton!

Forgotten military base that was once the gem of Europe is now one of Hungary's most beautiful ghost castles. Discover the base with us! #abandoned #Hajmáskér #beautiful #military #history
18/12/2023

Outrageous: Hungarian government gives away historical castles to international corporations?

Do you reckon it is the right way to preserve and maintain Hungarian castles? #Hungariangovernment #castles #historical
17/12/2023

Hitler wanted to kill the grandson of Governor Miklós Horthy, he dreaded returning to Hungary

István Horthy Jr was born in 1941 and left Hungary on a Gestapo truck, but was afraid to return even in the 1990s #Horthy #History #story
12/12/2023

Budapest’s long-forgotten bridge right next to the Parliament

Have you ever heard of this temporary bridge in Budapest? #history #Budapest #WWII #bridge
12/12/2023

Budapest airport expressway may be named after divisive political figure

The so-far unnamed expressway for Liszt Ferenc International Airport will undergo a revamp in the near future. #airport #revamp #name
11/12/2023

PHOTOS: A glimpse into the restoration of Hungary’s historic hall at Buda Castle

So much beauty we get to see again thanks to the stunning restorations! 🏰✨
10/12/2023

The Hungarian prime minister who was hanged but did not die

This Hungarian prime minister was hanged but did not die and became the minister of his symbolic executioner #History #Hungary
03/12/2023

PHOTOS: Hungarian fairy tale castle opens in December

Have you ever been to Tiszadob? Now is the time #castle #fairytale #Gothicstyle #Andrássy #History #tourism
01/12/2023

On the trail of Hungarian memories in Türkiye

Let's discover Hungarian memories far away from Hungary together: #türkiye #goturkiye #hungarianhistory
01/12/2023

Why are more than a million Hungarians very sad today, while Romanians celebrate?

1 December is Romania's most important national day, but Hungarians cannot celebate with them - here is why #Romania #Hungary #Hungarians #Transylvania #Banat #ClujNapoca #Debrecen #Szeged #History
27/11/2023

Old postcard photos of Budapest – new exhibition at the National Gallery

To celebrate Budapest's 150th birthday, a special exhibition of more than a hundred photographs
18/11/2023

Budapest unwraps plans for Chocolat Hotel

Budapest's upcoming Chocolat Hotel will become a delectable fusion of historic charm and modern luxury!