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9492MĂĄria-kĂĄpolna (Chapel of Mary)

MĂĄria-kĂĄpolna (Chapel of Mary)

Måria-kåpolna, or the Chapel of Mary, is one of those special places that rewards the curious traveler. Hidden atop a gentle rise just outside the heart of Pécs,...

9490ErzsĂ©bet kĂłrhĂĄz Ă©pĂŒletegyĂŒttese (Building Complex of the ErzsĂ©bet Hospital)

ErzsĂ©bet kĂłrhĂĄz Ă©pĂŒletegyĂŒttese (Building Complex of the ErzsĂ©bet Hospital)

ErzsĂ©bet kĂłrhĂĄz Ă©pĂŒletegyĂŒttese, nestled in the heart of Buda, isn’t just another hospital building you pass on the way to the Castle District; it’s a living story carved...

9489Szent JĂĄnos KĂłrhĂĄz (St. John Hospital)

Szent JĂĄnos KĂłrhĂĄz (St. John Hospital)

Szent JĂĄnos KĂłrhĂĄz, perched quietly among the leafy hillsides in the Buda district, is something of an open secret for those curious about the fabric that weaves together...

9488SzenthĂĄromsĂĄg szobor (Holy Trinity Statue)

SzenthĂĄromsĂĄg szobor (Holy Trinity Statue)

When you wander through the old heart of Buda, it’s almost impossible to miss the remarkable Szentháromság szobor, or Holy Trinity Statue, rising gracefully in the center of...

9487Xavéri Szent Ferenc szobor (Statue of Saint Francis Xavier)

Xavéri Szent Ferenc szobor (Statue of Saint Francis Xavier)

Xavéri Szent Ferenc szobor is one of those quietly powerful corners of Budapest that often gets overlooked by the well-trodden tourist trail. Nestled near the historic city center,...

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9485Villamos végållomås (Tram terminus)

Villamos végållomås (Tram terminus)

Villamos vĂ©gĂĄllomĂĄs isn’t just the end of the line for Budapest’s trams—it’s an unexpected window into the rhythm of the city and the stories it has rolled through...

9486Volt dohĂĄnygyĂĄr (Former Tobacco Factory)

Volt dohĂĄnygyĂĄr (Former Tobacco Factory)

Volt dohånygyår is the sort of place you discover by happy accident while wandering the lesser-known streets of Pécs, a city in southern Hungary renowned for its Mediterranean...

9484Kelenföld kocsiszín (Kelenföld Tram Depot)

Kelenföld kocsiszín (Kelenföld Tram Depot)

Kelenföld kocsiszĂ­n, Budapest’s iconic tram depot, sits rather quietly on the Buda side of the city—calmly watching the intertwining neighborhoods of Kelenföld and Újbuda. Most visitors catch a...

9481Szent Imre KollĂ©gium, kert Ă©s hƑsi emlĂ©kmƱ (Saint Emeric College, garden and heroic monument)

Szent Imre KollĂ©gium, kert Ă©s hƑsi emlĂ©kmƱ (Saint Emeric College, garden and heroic monument)

Szent Imre KollĂ©gium, nestled quietly in the town of SzĂ©kesfehĂ©rvĂĄr, isn’t just a dormitory for the local university. For those wandering outside the busy lanes of tourist must-sees,...

9482Szent Margit GimnĂĄzium (Saint Margaret High School)

Szent Margit GimnĂĄzium (Saint Margaret High School)

Szent Margit GimnĂĄzium sits quietly but proudly in one of Budapest’s liveliest districts, just a stone’s throw from the leafy avenues and hidden cafĂ©s of the II. kerĂŒlet...

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9480RĂłmai tĂĄbor maradvĂĄnyai (Ruins of the Roman camp)

RĂłmai tĂĄbor maradvĂĄnyai (Ruins of the Roman camp)

Római tábor maradványai, set along the leafy banks of the Danube in the Óbuda district of Budapest, are one of those quietly mesmerizing sites that reward anyone willing...

9478Régi våmhåz (Old Customs House)

Régi våmhåz (Old Customs House)

RĂ©gi vĂĄmhĂĄz is one of those spots that’s hard to miss if you’re wandering through the heart of GyƑr. The building seems to quietly and confidently remind everyone...

9479Budai ciszterci Szent Imre-templom (Buda Cistercian St. Emeric Church)

Budai ciszterci Szent Imre-templom (Buda Cistercian St. Emeric Church)

Budai ciszterci Szent Imre-templom, or the Buda Cistercian St. Emeric Church, quietly graces the corner of VillĂĄnyi Ășt and MĂ©nesi Ășt—just beneath the Buda Castle Hill, tucked serenely...

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9476PetƑfi Laktanya (PetƑfi Barracks)

PetƑfi Laktanya (PetƑfi Barracks)

PetƑfi Laktanya is one of those places in Budapest that wears its history right on its sleeve, with every weathered brick and iron gate telling stories of Hungary’s...

9477RĂ©gi lƑporraktĂĄr (Old Gunpowder Store)

RĂ©gi lƑporraktĂĄr (Old Gunpowder Store)

If you’re the kind of traveler drawn to destinations with a bit of grit and a lot of story, you’ll want to make your way to the RĂ©gi...

9472Szent Gellért lazarista kåpolna (St. Gellért Lazarist Chapel)

Szent Gellért lazarista kåpolna (St. Gellért Lazarist Chapel)

Szent GellĂ©rt lazarista kĂĄpolna is a hidden gem that not everyone has heard about, but once you step foot inside, you’ll realize it’s a chapter of Budapest’s story...

9473MĂłricz Zsigmond körtĂ©r Ă©pĂŒletegyĂŒttese (Building Complex of Zsigmond MĂłricz Square)

MĂłricz Zsigmond körtĂ©r Ă©pĂŒletegyĂŒttese (Building Complex of Zsigmond MĂłricz Square)

MĂłricz Zsigmond körtĂ©r sits at the lively crossroads of South Buda, claiming a unique spot among Budapest’s urban hubs. At first glance, its appeal might not leap out...

9471Kelenföldi reformåtus templom (Kelenföld Reformed Church)

Kelenföldi reformåtus templom (Kelenföld Reformed Church)

Kelenföldi reformåtus templom sits quietly but confidently among the bustling, leafy streets of Kelenföld, a clever blend of historic soul and local community life that often surprises visitors....

9470volt Kertészeti Egyetem (former University of Horticulture)

volt Kertészeti Egyetem (former University of Horticulture)

volt KertĂ©szeti Egyetem is much more than a grand but slightly mysterious name lingering in the air of Budapest—it’s a peculiar chapter in the city’s tapestry, where epic...

9469Kelenföldi ErƑmƱ (Kelenföld Power Station)

Kelenföldi ErƑmƱ (Kelenföld Power Station)

Kelenföldi ErƑmƱ isn’t your standard Budapest tourist destination. It’s not perched grandly on the banks of the Danube, nor is it filled with shimmering gold or baroque extravagance....