Oct 3rd, 2007 | Budapest nightlife, Culture center, Festivals & events, Music & concerts | Comments Off
A38 is one of many dynamic cultural concepts in Budapest, an old Ukrainian cargo ship renovated and redesigned for € 3 million. Since 2003 when it opened in the 11th district it have become one of Budapest most interesting and dynamic scenes in Budapest nightlife attracting international artists and stars like:
- Maceo Parker,
- Courtney Pine,
- Amon Tobin,
- Vienna Art Orcestra,
- DJ Krush,
- Einstürzende Neubauten,
- Laibach,
- John Cale,
- Tomasz Stanko,
- Plastic People of The Universe,
A38 is often one of the main locations in many of Budapest festivals and cultural programs and have had theatre plays, performances, exhibitions and many other cultural activities since it opening. A38 aims to:
“… become a modern, pleasant, dynamic cultural centre. Besides its international music programming it also provides home for various cultural activities such as professional meetings, film, literature, digital and even gastronomy events.”
The A38 ship is a party area with a capacity to take 600 persons and seating capacity for 250. There are two bars and one restaurant inside. During summer there is also an outdoor bar on the deck. A38 is acoustically designed and have high quality sound, light and video equipment. The music programs at A38 ranges from jazz, electronic, worldmusic to contemporary and rock bands.
The crowd is usually mixed in age and style and varies much depending on the programmes of course.
The stone carrier A38 is very easy to access by public transportation. Just take one of the trams 4 or 6 to the Petöfi bridge on the Budaside.
http://www.a38.hu/
Sep 29th, 2007 | Budapest Restaurants | Comments Off
Csalogany (seductive) 26 on the Budaside is a relatively new restaurant with innovative and excellent international and Hungarian cuisines at affordable prices. The menu have a god selection of interesting and imaginative dishes with a broad price-range. Their wine-list is also very good with high-quality Hungarian wines by the glass. The staff is very helpful, professional and are very knowledgeable about the Hungarian wine culture.
On our visit we had the Mangalica with confit and a roast Lamb with polenta for main courses and a bottle of Weninger Pinot Noir that was a superb match for the dishes. Both dishes were really juicy and delicious. For dessert we had the Krem Karamell, a small taste of heaven! This was by far the best Krem Karamell we have ever tasted, be sure not to miss it if you drop by!
On our visit to Csalogany 26 we had:
1 Mineral-water = 600 ft
1 Espresso= 350 ft
1 Weninger Pinot Noir = 5000 ftg
1 Mangalica with confit = 2500 ft
1 Roast Lamb with Polenta = 2500
1 Krem Karamell =600
Total: 11550 ft = 45 Euro for two persons.
Csaloganys great kitchen, the friendly staff and the relatively low prices (considering the quality of the dishes) makes this Hungarian restaurant an excellent choice for a romantic dinner or just to enjoy a superb dinner in Budapest.
1015 Budapest, Csalogány utca 26
Phone: 201-7892
Transport: M2, Batthyány tér
Website: www.csalogany26.hu
Sep 26th, 2007 | Sights of Budapest | Comments Off
The Hungarian Parliament is one of the most spectacular and popular sights in Budapest. It is the third largest Parliament in the world, a magnificent landmark on the riverbank of the Danube and the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary located on Kosshut Lajos Square.
Built in a time (finished 1902) of great optimism the intention was to build one of the worlds finest buildings of Parliament. The style is eclectic mixing a Neo-Gothic style with a Neo-Renaissance dome decorated with statues of Hungarian kings.
The interior of the Parliament is like a museum on its own decorated with statues and decor in Neo-Gothic style and ceiling frescoes by famous Hungarian fresco artist Károly Lotz. When visiting the Parliament be sure not to miss:
- the Hungarian Coronation Regalia including the Holy Crown, the orb, the sceptre and a Renaissance sword.
- the magnificent Grand Staircase starting at the main entrance to the Dome Hall
- the beautiful Dome Hall with the 16 statues of Hungarian leaders
- the Hunters Hall that surround the Dome Hall with fantastic frescoes on its walls
- the beautifully painted windows by Miksa Róth
Guided tours every day: 9 Euros (free for EU members, show passport). Tickets available at gate X. on Kossuth Square. 08-16.
More about sights in Budapest
Kossuth Lajos tér, V. district. Go by M2 metro station “Kossuth Lajos tér”, tram 2, bus 15, or just walk from Vaci street along the Danube, you wont miss it!
Web: www.parlament.hu
Sep 24th, 2007 | Activities & things to do, Music & concerts, Sights of Budapest | 1 Comment
The 120 years old Hungarian State Opera House in the centre of Budapest, on the exclusive Andrassy ut, is one of the worlds most breathtaking opera buildings. Over the years it have been host for greats lik Ferenc Liszt and Gustav Mahler. The opera, built in neo-Renaissance style is the achievement of the great Hungarian architect Miklos Ybl and a contribution to Hungary’s unique national identity expressing the vibrant culture of Budapest, Hungary.
With its amazingly ornate interior, frescoes and statues of Beethoven, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner and other greats (both in and outside) Budapest internationally celebrated Opera House from 1884 is one of the city’s most interesting and beautiful buildings. Ornamentation’s like sculptures and paintings are the work of the prominent Hungarian artists: Bertalan Székely, Mór Than and Károly Lotz.
The opera season runs usually from september to june and holds 40-50 major productions.
The Budapest State Opera house is truly one of the most beautifyl sights of Budapest so if your only staying for a few days and have to chose between all sights then the Opera is one of the must-see sights of Budapest! If you cant get hold of any tickets to the opera be sure to take the guided tour inside the Opera House. There are guided tours in English every dag.
Daily tours: 2500 ft (10 Euro)
Just around the corner – more classic music in Budapest
If your into music and culture you have two other interesting attractions nearby in the center of Budapest:
- Pesti Vigado at Vörös Marty tér just take the subway M1 (right outside the Opera) to “Vörös Marty tér” station.
- Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music (Zeneakadémia) just walk down Nagymezö street on the opposite side of the opera to VI. Liszt Ferenc tér 8
Andrassy út 22, District VI.
Metro 1: Opera | Tram 4 and 6 to Oktogon
Web:
www.opera.hu
www.jegymester.hu (ticket booking in english)
www.koncertkalendarium.hu (concert calendar in english)
Sep 23rd, 2007 | Activities & things to do, Sights of Budapest | Comments Off
The Andrassy út boulevard stretching from Downtown to the City Park (városliget) is Budapest finest boulevard with beautiful buildings, exclusive hotels and shopping boutiques, small museum’s and a lively cafe and bar scene where you can enjoy the dynamic nightlife of Budapest.
Walking along Andrassy you realise why they call Budapest “Little Paris”. Lined with trees and many beautiful sights the Andrassy boulevard is also perfect for a walk full of cultural experience’s including historic places like:
Also the Andrassy boulevard is listed on UNESCOS world heritage list. Be sure not to miss this grandiose sight of Budapest.
Web: www.avenuegardens.hu
