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Hungary is captivating with its majestic castles, wonderful lakes, relaxing
spas, fabulous cuisine and amazing cultural highlights. Hungary is a heart-stealer; it will lure you back again and again to sample its rich wines, lounge in its thermal spas, gaze at its birdlife and make one more attempt to master its hermetic language. It has all the luxury of western Europe with a Magyar twist and at half the cost. |
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Its graceful capital Budapest has a lively arts, cafe and music scene, and is host to a range of cultural and sporting festivals. In the countryside you'll find majestic plains, resort-lined lakes, Baroque towns, horse markets and rustic villages. For those in search of the heart and soul of Europe, there's nowhere better. Hungarians, who call themselves Magyars, speak a language and revel in a culture unlike any other. Away from the cosmopolitan charms of Budapest, life in the provinces is more redolent of times past - simpler, slower, often friendlier. There are endless opportunities for those with special interests - from horse riding and cycling to bird-watching and 'taking the waters' at the country's many thermal spas. |
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Travel to Budapest - Budapest straddles a gentle
curve in the Danube. It has broad avenues, leafy parks and elaborate
bathhouses. The city also has a turn-of-the-century feel to it, for it was
then - during the industrial boom and the capital's heyday - that most of
the city was built. With its incredible architecture and rich cultural
heritage, multifarious and often embittered history, Hungary's capital
deserves its reputation as the 'Paris of Eastern Europe'. It has a complex
identity, somewhere between Western luxury and simple traditions. Hotels Budapest - Last Minute Hotels Budapest - » BUDAPEST Sightseeing Tours Events & Attractions - Budapest Airport Transfers |
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Facts for the Traveler |
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Area: 92,966 sq km |
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| Visas: Citizens of the USA, Canada, New
Zealand, Australia, some asian countries and most European countries don't
require visas. Nationals from these countries can stay in Hungary for a
maximum period of 90 days during the six months following the date of first
entry into Hungary. A separate permit is required for longer stays. Visas
are not available at the Hungarian border or Hungarian airports. Health risks: leeches & ticks (Always check your entire body after walking through a potentially tick-infested area, as ticks can cause skin infections and more serious diseases. Adult ticks suck blood from hosts by burying their head into skin, but they are often found unattached and can simply be brushed off. Avoid pulling the rear of the body, as this may squeeze the tick's gut contents through the attached mouth parts into the skin, increasing the risk of infection and disease. To remove an attached tick, use a pair of tweezers, grab it by the head and gently pull it straight out - do not twist it. (If no tweezers are available, use your fingers, but protect them from contamination with a piece of paper.) Do not rub oil, alcohol or petroleum jelly on it. If you get sick in the next couple of weeks, consult a doctor) Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time) Dialling Code: 36 Electricity: 230V ,50Hz Weights & measures: Metric |
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When to Go |
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| Though it can be pretty wet in May and June,
spring is just glorious in Hungary. The Hungarian summer is warm, sunny and
unusually long, but the resorts are very crowded in late July and August.
Like Paris and Rome, Budapest comes to a halt in August (called 'the
cucumber-growing season' here because that's about the only thing
happening). Autumn is beautiful, particularly in the hills around Budapest and in the Northern Uplands. November is one of the rainiest months of the year, however. Winter is cold, often bleak and museums and other tourist sights are often closed. Animal lovers might also want to skip this season: many of the women are draped in furry dead things throughout the winter. |
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Events |
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| Hungary's major celebration is the Budapest Spring Festival in March, a two-week cultural extravaganza of local and international performances, conferences and exhibitions. Other important events include: the Budapest Film Festival (February), which premieres new Hungarian films; Busójárás (February also), the nation's top Mardi Gras; Sopron Festival Weeks (June/July), showcasing ancient music and dance performances; the Nagykálló (Folk Arts Festival) (August), one of the biggest and best events of the year, and Debrecen (Jazz Days)(September) is Hungary's top jazz festival | |||
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