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WHat to see in Hungary?

9658Hopp Ferenc Ázsiai MƱvĂ©szeti MĂșzeum (Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asiatic Arts)

Hopp Ferenc Ázsiai MƱvĂ©szeti MĂșzeum (Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asiatic Arts)

Hopp Ferenc Ázsiai MƱvĂ©szeti MĂșzeum is one of those quietly astonishing places that can transform a stroll through the elegant AndrĂĄssy Avenue in Budapest into a global adventure...

9657Vigadó Galéria (Vigadó Gallery)

Vigadó Galéria (Vigadó Gallery)

Sometimes, wandering along the majestic Danube promenade in Budapest, you spot a gleaming, fantastical building that almost looks like the backdrop to a grand operetta. That’s the Vigadó...

9656Urban BetyĂĄr ÉlmĂ©nyközpont (Urban Outlaw Experience Center)

Urban BetyĂĄr ÉlmĂ©nyközpont (Urban Outlaw Experience Center)

Urban BetyĂĄr ÉlmĂ©nyközpont is one of those places in Budapest that quietly sneaks onto your must-visit list after your first glimpse of its elegant façade on OktĂłber 6....

9654Szamos CsokolĂĄdĂ©mĂșzeum (Szamos Chocolate Museum)

Szamos CsokolĂĄdĂ©mĂșzeum (Szamos Chocolate Museum)

Szamos CsokolĂĄdĂ©mĂșzeum is one of those tucked-away secrets in Budapest that you’ll kick yourself for missing if you’re even a passing fan of chocolate or anything to do...

9653PetƑfi Irodalmi MĂșzeum (PetƑfi Literary Museum)

PetƑfi Irodalmi MĂșzeum (PetƑfi Literary Museum)

PetƑfi Irodalmi MĂșzeum is a place that remains somewhat under the radar for many visitors to Budapest, yet it’s at the heart of Hungary’s cultural and literary pulse....

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9649Magyar Tudomånyos Akadémia MƱvészeti GyƱjteménye (Hungarian Academy of Sciences Art Collection)

Magyar Tudomånyos Akadémia MƱvészeti GyƱjteménye (Hungarian Academy of Sciences Art Collection)

Magyar TudomĂĄnyos AkadĂ©mia MƱvĂ©szeti GyƱjtemĂ©nye, that’s the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Art Collection, is the sort of hidden gem that Budapest seems to specialize in. So many flock...

9650OrszĂĄggyƱlĂ©si MĂșzeum (Parliamentary Museum)

OrszĂĄggyƱlĂ©si MĂșzeum (Parliamentary Museum)

If you ever find yourself wandering along the mighty Danube as it sweeps past the glorious bridges and ornate buildings of Budapest, you might notice a neo-Gothic marvel...

9648Magyar SzecessziĂł HĂĄza (House of Hungarian Art Nouveau)

Magyar SzecessziĂł HĂĄza (House of Hungarian Art Nouveau)

Magyar Szecesszió Håza sits discreetly on Honvéd utca, just a short stroll from the grandeur of the Parliament building, yet it feels like an entirely different world. Crossing...

9647Lajta Monitor MĂșzeumhajĂł (Lajta Monitor Museum Ship)

Lajta Monitor MĂșzeumhajĂł (Lajta Monitor Museum Ship)

Lajta Monitor MĂșzeumhajĂł is not your average museum. Anchored on the shimmering Danube in Budapest, this floating marvel takes you on a journey through history—one that smells faintly...

9646Kresz GĂ©za MentƑmĂșzeum (GĂ©za Kresz Ambulance Museum)

Kresz GĂ©za MentƑmĂșzeum (GĂ©za Kresz Ambulance Museum)

Kresz GĂ©za MentƑmĂșzeum might not appear in most travelers’ list of Budapest must-sees, but it really should. Tucked away in the 10th district, this quirky and heartfelt museum...

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9645Kossuth Lajos MĂșzeumhajĂł (Lajos Kossuth Museum Ship)

Kossuth Lajos MĂșzeumhajĂł (Lajos Kossuth Museum Ship)

Budapest is packed with bold architecture and hidden stories, but there’s a floating surprise awaiting on the banks of the River Danube: the Kossuth Lajos MĂșzeumhajĂł. With its...

9644Földalatti VasĂști MĂșzeum (Underground Railway Museum)

Földalatti VasĂști MĂșzeum (Underground Railway Museum)

Földalatti VasĂști MĂșzeum, or the Underground Railway Museum, is rather easy to overlook if you go by its simple glass shelter above ground on DeĂĄk Ferenc tĂ©r. But...

9642Carl Lutz Emlékszoba (Carl Lutz Memorial Room)

Carl Lutz Emlékszoba (Carl Lutz Memorial Room)

Carl Lutz EmlĂ©kszoba is not just another stop on Budapest’s vast map of historical sites; it’s a quiet corner that invites reflection on a turbulent past, and on...

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9643EvangĂ©likus OrszĂĄgos MĂșzeum (Lutheran National Museum)

EvangĂ©likus OrszĂĄgos MĂșzeum (Lutheran National Museum)

On a quiet street just a few steps from the buzz of DeĂĄk Ferenc Square, Budapest’s Lutheran story comes alive in the EvangĂ©likus OrszĂĄgos MĂșzeum. Tucked away behind...

9641Ady Endre EmlĂ©kmĂșzeum (Ady Endre Memorial Museum)

Ady Endre EmlĂ©kmĂșzeum (Ady Endre Memorial Museum)

Ady Endre is more than just a name in Hungarian literature—he’s a presence that reverberates through the nation’s identity and poetic tradition. If you travel to the charming...

9639Neogrådy Låszló Helytörténeti GyƱjtemény (Låszló Neogrådy Local History Collection)

Neogrådy Låszló Helytörténeti GyƱjtemény (Låszló Neogrådy Local History Collection)

Neogrådy Låszló Helytörténeti GyƱjtemény has the charm of a hidden chest waiting to be opened by anyone intrigued by the rich tapestry of local Hungarian heritage. Situated in...

9640Újpesti LepkemĂșzeum (Újpest Butterfly Museum)

Újpesti LepkemĂșzeum (Újpest Butterfly Museum)

Újpesti LepkemĂșzeum sits quietly on a leafy street in Budapest’s Újpest district, somewhat apart from the grand boulevards and busy tourist corridors of the city. Step inside and...

9638Victor Vasarely MĂșzeum (Victor Vasarely Museum)

Victor Vasarely MĂșzeum (Victor Vasarely Museum)

Victor Vasarely MĂșzeum sits quietly in the charming Óbuda district of Budapest, but there’s nothing understated about what lies within its walls. If you’re someone who’s ever felt...

9637Varga Imre GyƱjtemény (Imre Varga Collection)

Varga Imre GyƱjtemény (Imre Varga Collection)

Varga Imre GyƱjtemény is one of those curious places you half expect to stumble upon in a winding cobbled side street or behind a thick iron gate. Located...

9636Textil- Ă©s TextilruhĂĄzati IpartörtĂ©neti MĂșzeum (Museum of Textile and Clothing Industry History)

Textil- Ă©s TextilruhĂĄzati IpartörtĂ©neti MĂșzeum (Museum of Textile and Clothing Industry History)

Textil- Ă©s TextilruhĂĄzati IpartörtĂ©neti MĂșzeum, or the Museum of Textile and Clothing Industry History, is tucked away in the quiet heart of KƑszeg, a small western Hungarian town...