Guidebook for Budapest
Drinks & Nightlife
Budapest's largest open-air club,with concerts by Hungarian and foreign stars,followed by parties into the small hours. A large dance floor , well known DJs, a variety of musical styles.
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부다페스트 공원
1 Soroksári útBudapest's largest open-air club,with concerts by Hungarian and foreign stars,followed by parties into the small hours. A large dance floor , well known DJs, a variety of musical styles.
The heart of the Budapest jazz scene, the place where you can unwind and enjoy quality entertainment. There is an original atmosphere, a top-notchsound system, a café and bistro style restaurant.
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Budapest Jazz Club
7 Hollán Ernő u.The heart of the Budapest jazz scene, the place where you can unwind and enjoy quality entertainment. There is an original atmosphere, a top-notchsound system, a café and bistro style restaurant.
"The most beautiful bar in Budapest!" Doblo Wine Bar is a cultic place where you always feel that anything might happen.
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DOBLO Wine Bar and Shop
20 Dob u."The most beautiful bar in Budapest!" Doblo Wine Bar is a cultic place where you always feel that anything might happen.
Two blocks of flats magicked into a forest, where you'll find a place to your liking whatever the time of day. 23 rooms, 4 discos,6 bars, 2 courtyards, breathtaking installation of an interior design.
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Liebling - Hidden Rooftop Bar
51 Akácfa u.Two blocks of flats magicked into a forest, where you'll find a place to your liking whatever the time of day. 23 rooms, 4 discos,6 bars, 2 courtyards, breathtaking installation of an interior design.
Opened in 2001, Szimpla was Budapest's first ruon pub. It is a special point in the city , a place marked by style, feeling and dedication. It is a bike-friendly place.
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Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.Opened in 2001, Szimpla was Budapest's first ruon pub. It is a special point in the city , a place marked by style, feeling and dedication. It is a bike-friendly place.
Moulin Rouge Restaurant and Pub
Pester Broadway Party place
Two blocks of flats magicked into a forest, where you'll find a place to your liking whatever the time of day. 23 rooms, 4 discos,6 bars, 2 courtyards, breathtaking installation of an interior design.
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인스턴트 클럽
51 Akácfa u.Two blocks of flats magicked into a forest, where you'll find a place to your liking whatever the time of day. 23 rooms, 4 discos,6 bars, 2 courtyards, breathtaking installation of an interior design.
Király Street
Király utcaKULTUNIO
Morison 2
11 Szent István krt.Full-House Parties Even on weekdays on Sundays too!
Anker't romkocsma
33 Paulay Ede u.Largest ruin pub-heated garden-drink&food
Corvin Club & Roof Terrace
1-2 Blaha Lujza térunderground above the city
Hello Baby
52 Andrássy útBar&Club
Shopping
Gift hounters should check out the Souvenir Shop by Szent István Square, near the Basilica. Find the red sign of the 300 sqm shop at Hercegprímás utca 8., and browse the rich stock of 6000 items.
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Memories of Hungary
14 Hercegprímás u.Gift hounters should check out the Souvenir Shop by Szent István Square, near the Basilica. Find the red sign of the 300 sqm shop at Hercegprímás utca 8., and browse the rich stock of 6000 items.
Westend Shopping Center
1-3 Váci útShopping Mall
바시스트리트
Váci utcaMost famous street
il Bacio di Stile
Fashion
Everything Else
"The best club in the world" according to Lonely Planet and Electronic Beats. One of Budapest's most spectacular concert venues, clubs and restaurants floats on the Danube.
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A38
Petőfi híd"The best club in the world" according to Lonely Planet and Electronic Beats. One of Budapest's most spectacular concert venues, clubs and restaurants floats on the Danube.
Built during the Turkish occupation, Rudas Bath more than 500 years old. At the core of the complex is the octagonal pool of the Turkish bath.
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갭공원
9 Döbrentei térBuilt during the Turkish occupation, Rudas Bath more than 500 years old. At the core of the complex is the octagonal pool of the Turkish bath.
The waters of the Lukács are considered to be among the most potent in Budapest. Thermal, swimming and fun pools are available at the spa, which also offers a wellness section, saunas&variety of serv.
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산타크루즈어린이디스커버리박물관
25-29 Frankel Leó útThe waters of the Lukács are considered to be among the most potent in Budapest. Thermal, swimming and fun pools are available at the spa, which also offers a wellness section, saunas&variety of serv.
The construction of the bath was begun under Arslan, Pasha of Buda, in 1565. The historical building has been restored to its original splendour, and reveals much about early Turkish bathing culture.
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키랄리 온천
84 Fő u.The construction of the bath was begun under Arslan, Pasha of Buda, in 1565. The historical building has been restored to its original splendour, and reveals much about early Turkish bathing culture.
The Gellért has both indoor and open-air pools. Its services include medical services, lava stone massage, SPA pedicure, chocolate treatments, Cleopatra and herbal baths.
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겔레르트 목욕탕
4 Kelenhegyi útThe Gellért has both indoor and open-air pools. Its services include medical services, lava stone massage, SPA pedicure, chocolate treatments, Cleopatra and herbal baths.
One of Europe's largest baths complexes, the Széchényi Bath has 21 pools. Enjoy a lazy river ride, the bubbly spots, the neck showers and massage jets in the fun pool.
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세체니 온천
9-11 Állatkerti krt.One of Europe's largest baths complexes, the Széchényi Bath has 21 pools. Enjoy a lazy river ride, the bubbly spots, the neck showers and massage jets in the fun pool.
Liszt Ferenc Airport 2 station
National Airport
Food Scene
A favourite in the heart of the city whether one is looking for a bar, a bistro or a place of entertainment.
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Spíler Original és Shanghai
13 Király u.A favourite in the heart of the city whether one is looking for a bar, a bistro or a place of entertainment.
Boasting two Gault&Millau toques, Winekitchen fuses a French bistro with contemporary Hungarian family-run restaurant. Its reputation rests on a board selection of wines, meals and friendly services.
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Borkonyha Winekitchen Restaurant
3 Sas uBoasting two Gault&Millau toques, Winekitchen fuses a French bistro with contemporary Hungarian family-run restaurant. Its reputation rests on a board selection of wines, meals and friendly services.
Grandma's Hungarian cuisine from the best ingredients, done with a lot of heart and soul. All the wines are Hungarian and there are some special "behind -the-counter" items as well.
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Budapest Bistro
3 Fortuna u.Grandma's Hungarian cuisine from the best ingredients, done with a lot of heart and soul. All the wines are Hungarian and there are some special "behind -the-counter" items as well.
Estabilished over 130 years ago, Kárpátia Restaurant and Brasserie offers traditional, home-style and modern Hungarian cuisine, and spirited live gipsy music in the evenings.
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Karpatia Restaurant Brasserie
7 Ferenciek tereEstabilished over 130 years ago, Kárpátia Restaurant and Brasserie offers traditional, home-style and modern Hungarian cuisine, and spirited live gipsy music in the evenings.
A refined boutique restaurant based on Hungarian traditions. Set-course lunches at noon , and a five-course degustation is available in the evening.
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Laci! Konyha!
56 Hegedűs Gyula utcaA refined boutique restaurant based on Hungarian traditions. Set-course lunches at noon , and a five-course degustation is available in the evening.
A true gem in Hungarian gastronomy: haute cuisine with a twist and fascinating view of the Danube. Your satisfaction is guaranteed: Gault&Millau, the international restaurant guide, awarded 17 pt. To
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ZONA
7 Lánchíd u.A true gem in Hungarian gastronomy: haute cuisine with a twist and fascinating view of the Danube. Your satisfaction is guaranteed: Gault&Millau, the international restaurant guide, awarded 17 pt. To
A bistro-type restaurant by the Castle wall, with all the feel of family-run bussines.
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Csalogány 26
26 Csalogány u.A bistro-type restaurant by the Castle wall, with all the feel of family-run bussines.
Where tradition meets evolution. Opened in 2007, Onyx boasts a Michelin star, and 17 points in Gault&Millau.
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Onyx
7-8 Vörösmarty térWhere tradition meets evolution. Opened in 2007, Onyx boasts a Michelin star, and 17 points in Gault&Millau.
Crammed with restaurants, bars, eateries, pubs and sprawling terraces, Ráday Street is the busiest, liveliest thoroughfare in Budapest even on an ordinary weekday.
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Ráday Street
Ráday utcaCrammed with restaurants, bars, eateries, pubs and sprawling terraces, Ráday Street is the busiest, liveliest thoroughfare in Budapest even on an ordinary weekday.
An essential centre of the contemporary arts, the Trafó offers special dance, theatre, contemporary circus and music productions from Hungary and abroad.
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Trafó Kortárs Művészetek Háza
41 Liliom u.An essential centre of the contemporary arts, the Trafó offers special dance, theatre, contemporary circus and music productions from Hungary and abroad.
Travelers' Choice™ 2014 Winner Restaurants Price range: 6,771 Ft - 8,706 Ft Hours: Sun - Sat 11:45 am - 11:45 pm Cuisines: Argentinean, Steakhouse
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Pampas Argentin Steakhouse
6 Vámház krt.Travelers' Choice™ 2014 Winner Restaurants Price range: 6,771 Ft - 8,706 Ft Hours: Sun - Sat 11:45 am - 11:45 pm Cuisines: Argentinean, Steakhouse
Leves Gyorsétterem
14 Vámház krt.Hours: Sun - Sat 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Cuisines: Soups, Sandwiches
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night Description: It's Hungary's first Michelin Star restaurant
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Costes Restaurant
4 Ráday u.Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night Description: It's Hungary's first Michelin Star restaurant
Price range: 3,144 Ft - 12,334 Ft Hours: Sun - Thu 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Fri - Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 am Cuisines: Hungarian, International
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Százéves Étterem
2 Piarista u.Price range: 3,144 Ft - 12,334 Ft Hours: Sun - Thu 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Fri - Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 am Cuisines: Hungarian, International
Price range: 6,046 Ft - 16,929 Ft Cuisines: Hungarian, International Neighborhood: Belváros-Lipótváros Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
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Mátyás Pince Étterem
7 Március 15. térPrice range: 6,046 Ft - 16,929 Ft Cuisines: Hungarian, International Neighborhood: Belváros-Lipótváros Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Price range: 1,451 Ft - 14,994 Ft Hours: Sun - Sat 11:00 am - 11:30 pm Cuisines: Italian Description: Siculus coquus et Sicula mensa...that is the Sicilian cook and Sicilian table.
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Trattoria La Coppola
19 Károlyi utcaPrice range: 1,451 Ft - 14,994 Ft Hours: Sun - Sat 11:00 am - 11:30 pm Cuisines: Italian Description: Siculus coquus et Sicula mensa...that is the Sicilian cook and Sicilian table.
Hours: Sun - Sat 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Neighborhood: Belváros-Lipótváros Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
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BorLaBor Étterem
7 Veres Pálné u.Hours: Sun - Sat 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Neighborhood: Belváros-Lipótváros Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
Babuska Sveta
24 Katona József utcaRussian food
Street Food Karavan Budapest
18 Kazinczy u.Street food Festival
Entertainment & Activities
The Capital Circus of Budapest, Central Europe's first and only permament circus building, welcomes those looking for quality entertainment all around the year.
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부다페스트 동물원과 식물원
6-12 Állatkerti krt.The Capital Circus of Budapest, Central Europe's first and only permament circus building, welcomes those looking for quality entertainment all around the year.
The 11.2 km track connects Széchényi Hill and Hűvösvölgy, providing 45 minutes of journey time for the trains whose top speed is 20 kph.
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어린이 철도, 세체니 언덕, 휴베슈봄기 역
5 Gyermekvasúthoz vezető útThe 11.2 km track connects Széchényi Hill and Hűvösvölgy, providing 45 minutes of journey time for the trains whose top speed is 20 kph.
This tropical zoo features giant sharks, rays you can pet, lazy alligators soaking in the tropical rain, exotic reptiles and birds that are free to fly around, tiny monkeys and thousands of fish.
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트로피카리움
37-43 Nagytétényi útThis tropical zoo features giant sharks, rays you can pet, lazy alligators soaking in the tropical rain, exotic reptiles and birds that are free to fly around, tiny monkeys and thousands of fish.
A scientific playground for children and adults. The Palace of Wonders is a unique interactive exhibition, which allows people of all ages to have fun while learning.
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Millenáris Nonprofit Kft.
38.-44 Bécsi útA scientific playground for children and adults. The Palace of Wonders is a unique interactive exhibition, which allows people of all ages to have fun while learning.
What was at the time the largest continous ice rink in tthe world was opened by Crown Prince of Austria, in january 1870. The stone building was designed by Ödön Lechner and was erected in 1874.
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버로슬리게트
What was at the time the largest continous ice rink in tthe world was opened by Crown Prince of Austria, in january 1870. The stone building was designed by Ödön Lechner and was erected in 1874.
Millenáris park
16-20 Kis Rókus u.A multicultural space with entertainment for all generations.
Opened in 1866, Budapest's Zoo is one of the oldest and most beautiful in the world.
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부다페스트 동물원과 식물원
6-12 Állatkerti krt.Opened in 1866, Budapest's Zoo is one of the oldest and most beautiful in the world.
Sightseeing
Charming flower-lined pathways are to be found all over Margaret Island , which has a musical fountain and ruins of a convent where St.Margaret of the House of Árpád lived.
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마르가렛 섬 미니 동물원
MargitszigetCharming flower-lined pathways are to be found all over Margaret Island , which has a musical fountain and ruins of a convent where St.Margaret of the House of Árpád lived.
Officially called the Historical Building Complex, the Castle in City Park was built in 1896 for the Millenium celebrations.
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Vajdahunyad Castle
Vajdahunyad sétányOfficially called the Historical Building Complex, the Castle in City Park was built in 1896 for the Millenium celebrations.
Opened in 2002, the House of Terror Museum serves as a uniqe reminder of the half a century that preceeded the political transition of 1989.
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하우스오브테러박물관
60 Andrássy útOpened in 2002, the House of Terror Museum serves as a uniqe reminder of the half a century that preceeded the political transition of 1989.
The sculptural installation of shoes on the embankmenr outside Parliament is a memorial to those who were shot and their bodies dumped into the Danube towards the end of the Second World War.
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다뉴브 강가의 신발들
Idősebb Antall József rakpartThe sculptural installation of shoes on the embankmenr outside Parliament is a memorial to those who were shot and their bodies dumped into the Danube towards the end of the Second World War.
Designed by Imre Steindl, the Gothic Revival stucture of Parliament was erected on the Pest bank of the Danube between 1885 and 1904. The second largest parliament building in Europe.
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헝가리 국회의사당
1-3 Kossuth Lajos térDesigned by Imre Steindl, the Gothic Revival stucture of Parliament was erected on the Pest bank of the Danube between 1885 and 1904. The second largest parliament building in Europe.
Where the past sends a message to the Future... The Holocaust Memorial Centre and the adjacent synagogue in Páva Str. form a unique complex which blends class and mod elements in an original fashion
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홀로코스트메모리얼센터
39 Páva u.Where the past sends a message to the Future... The Holocaust Memorial Centre and the adjacent synagogue in Páva Str. form a unique complex which blends class and mod elements in an original fashion
The museum of boasts the largest collection of Hungarian and international contemporary artbin Hungary.
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부다페스트 루드비히 미술관
1 Komor Marcell u.The museum of boasts the largest collection of Hungarian and international contemporary artbin Hungary.
MÜPA ,the Palace of Arts, is a modern, award winning structure on the Pest bank of the Danube. It is home to the Béla Bartók National Concert Hall.
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뮤퍼 부다페스트
1 Komor Marcell u.MÜPA ,the Palace of Arts, is a modern, award winning structure on the Pest bank of the Danube. It is home to the Béla Bartók National Concert Hall.
Its mission is to help the folk culture of the Carpathian Basin keep its vitality.
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Hungarian Heritage House
8 Corvin térIts mission is to help the folk culture of the Carpathian Basin keep its vitality.
The Castle Museum occupies the wing of the former Royal Palace that is closest to Gellért Hill. The halls of the Royal Palace are open to visitors.
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LUXX라운지
2 Szent György térThe Castle Museum occupies the wing of the former Royal Palace that is closest to Gellért Hill. The halls of the Royal Palace are open to visitors.
The largest public collection represent the birth and development of visual art in Hungary.
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어린이디스커버리박물관
2 Szent György térThe largest public collection represent the birth and development of visual art in Hungary.
Named after its initiator, Count István Széchényi Chain Bridge was inauguarted in 1849, and was the first permament structure to connect Pest and Buda.
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세체니 다리
Széchenyi LánchídNamed after its initiator, Count István Széchényi Chain Bridge was inauguarted in 1849, and was the first permament structure to connect Pest and Buda.
The Citadel is also home to a Museum, several restaurants and the Statue of Liberty:40 meters tall with its predestal, it is a figure of a woman holding aloft a palm branch.
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Citadella Folklór Étterem
1 Citadella stny.The Citadel is also home to a Museum, several restaurants and the Statue of Liberty:40 meters tall with its predestal, it is a figure of a woman holding aloft a palm branch.
어부의 요새
Szentháromság térIts towers and terraces afford a breathtaking view over the city.
Officially the Church of the Virgin Mary in Buda Castle Matthias Church stands on Szentháromság Square in the Castle District.
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마차시 성당
2 Szentháromság térOfficially the Church of the Virgin Mary in Buda Castle Matthias Church stands on Szentháromság Square in the Castle District.
Budapest's largest Roman Catholic church is the home of a national relic, the Holy Right, the mummified hand of the first Hungarian king, St.Stephens. A great tourist and artistic attraction.
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성 이슈트반 대성당
1 Szent István térBudapest's largest Roman Catholic church is the home of a national relic, the Holy Right, the mummified hand of the first Hungarian king, St.Stephens. A great tourist and artistic attraction.
Dohány Street Synagogue was designed by Frigyes Fessl and Ludwig Förster and built between 1855-59. It is the largest synagogue in Europe. It formed part of the Budapest ghetto in the 2nd. World War.
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도하니 거리 시나고그
2 Dohány u.Dohány Street Synagogue was designed by Frigyes Fessl and Ludwig Förster and built between 1855-59. It is the largest synagogue in Europe. It formed part of the Budapest ghetto in the 2nd. World War.
부다 성
2 Szent György térCastle
Work on the square, which features two colonades with the statues of the seven Hungarian chieftains and 14 historical figures in 1896.
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회쇠크 광장
Hősök tereWork on the square, which features two colonades with the statues of the seven Hungarian chieftains and 14 historical figures in 1896.
Budapest Castle Hill Funicular station
Clark Ádám térSikló
Arts & Culture
One of Europe's oldest collections of transport history, this is one of the most poular museums in the city, with true rarities among the old cars, motorbikes, trains and trams.
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Transport Museum
One of Europe's oldest collections of transport history, this is one of the most poular museums in the city, with true rarities among the old cars, motorbikes, trains and trams.
Standing on Heroes's Square, Kunsthalle is a national institution of contemporary art, which presents the best of today'sbvisual arts from Hungary and abroad.
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쿤스트할레 부다페스트
37 Dózsa György útStanding on Heroes's Square, Kunsthalle is a national institution of contemporary art, which presents the best of today'sbvisual arts from Hungary and abroad.
With a collection that represents international art from antiquity to the present, the Museum of Fine Arts is held to be one of the most important museums in Europe.
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Museum of Fine Arts
41 Dózsa György útWith a collection that represents international art from antiquity to the present, the Museum of Fine Arts is held to be one of the most important museums in Europe.
Once the residence of Manó Mai (1855-1917), photographer ro the imperial court, this 120-year- old listed building houses an exhibition hall, the Sunlight Atelier, bookshop and library.
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Mai Manó Gallery & Bookshop
20 Nagymező u.Once the residence of Manó Mai (1855-1917), photographer ro the imperial court, this 120-year- old listed building houses an exhibition hall, the Sunlight Atelier, bookshop and library.
The jewel of Andrássy Avenue, and a symbol of Hungarian opera and ballet, the almost 130-year-old institution is not only proud of its traditions, but is also ope towards the future.
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헝가리 국립 오페라 하우스
22 Andrássy útThe jewel of Andrássy Avenue, and a symbol of Hungarian opera and ballet, the almost 130-year-old institution is not only proud of its traditions, but is also ope towards the future.
Fully restored to its former glory by the autumn of 2013, the Liszt Academy is an emblematic university and concert venue.
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Franz Liszt Academy of Music
8 Liszt Ferenc térFully restored to its former glory by the autumn of 2013, the Liszt Academy is an emblematic university and concert venue.
The 110-year old listed building in the centre of the city is one of Europe's most beautiful cinemas a favourite with film lovers.
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Urania Movie Theater
21 Rákóczi útThe 110-year old listed building in the centre of the city is one of Europe's most beautiful cinemas a favourite with film lovers.
One of the earliest European museums dedicated to this field of knowledge. A key institution in Hungary of ethnography , European ethnology and cultural anthropology of material culture of the past.
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민족박물관
35 Kossuth Lajos térOne of the earliest European museums dedicated to this field of knowledge. A key institution in Hungary of ethnography , European ethnology and cultural anthropology of material culture of the past.
Founded in 1872, the Museum of Applied Arts was the third such institution to be opened in Europe.
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알바틴비치
33-37 Üllői útFounded in 1872, the Museum of Applied Arts was the third such institution to be opened in Europe.
Three and half million exhibits covering 402,000 years: this is Hungary's first Museum. Immerse yourself in the history of nation, from archaelogical finds to the political transition.
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14-16 Múzeum krt.Three and half million exhibits covering 402,000 years: this is Hungary's first Museum. Immerse yourself in the history of nation, from archaelogical finds to the political transition.