Best Local History & Culture in Budapest

"Best Local History & Culture in Budapest"

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Budapest History Museum "Fine Museum on Castle Hill"

This museum is definitely worth a visit, especially if you have been enchanted by the beauty of Budapest and you want to learn more about it. It is housed in one of the wings of the actual palace. You will find several exhibitions retelling the city's long and turbulent history as well as sections that have been renovated to show what the palace used to look by David Nagy like in medieval times. There is also a fine collection of statues.

+36 1 487 8800 www.btm.hu/old/___english/fooldal Szent György Tér 2, Budapest /front.htm

Ethnographic Museum (Budapest) "All About Hungarian Culture"

The Ethnographic Museum of Budapest is housed within a building that is in itself an architectural masterpiece both inside and out. The Grand Entrance Hall will take your breath away with its elegant arches, stately columns and staircases, clad in gold. The exhibits themselves provide an interesting and educational overview of the lives of the Hungarians. by Stephen Montgomery Exhibits include curiosities like regional folk costumes, textiles and pottery as well as other items that offer an insight into the daily lives of the natives across the 19th-century. Guided tours of the museum and exhibits are conducted in a variety of languages.

+36 1 473 2400 www.neprajz.hu [email protected] Kossuth Lajos Tér 12, Budapest

The Hungarian National Museum

"Histoire de la nation"

L'architecture de ce musée mérite à elle seule un arrêt, mais il a également joué un rôle majeur dans l'histoire de la Hongrie; Petofi y a récité son célèbre hymne national ici en 1848, et il y a une plaque pour commémorer ce célèbre événement. L'intérieur du musée est également magnifique, avec une prédominance pour le marbre et une architecture by User:Susieliom inthe cérémoniale. L'affiche expose un résumé détaille de l'histoire de la nation hungarian Wikipedia hongroise.

+36 1 327 7700 www.hnm.hu/ [email protected] Muzeum Korut 14-16, Budapest

Liszt Ferenc Memorial Museum "Apartment of the Famous Composer"

This museum is the actual four-room apartment that was given to Liszt by the Hungarian government. He lived here every winter for six years until 1886 (the year of his death). Despite his preference for simplicity, the government provided him with all the luxuries of the day, which make for interesting viewing. The building and its furnishings give us a glimpse into by Wilhelm von Kaulbach the composer's life and times. +36 1 322 9804 www.lisztmuseum.hu/ listzmuseum@listzacademy Vorosmarty utca 35, .hu Budapest

Hungarian Museum of Agriculture "Flora & Fauna"

Located inside the magnificent Vajdahunyad Castle, the Museum of Agriculture is the largest agricultural museum in Europe. In the 5200 square meters of the ground floor, twelve permanent and some temporary exhibitions are situated. The Museum has worthwhile exhibitions in the country as well. by Thanate Tan +36 1 363 2711 www.mezogazdasagimuzeum.hu/ Városligeti Körút, Budapest

Bartok Memorial House "Abode of the Famous Composer"

A visit to the home of famous composer Bela Bartok (1881-1945) is a must for classical music fans. Amongst other things, it offers a glimpse into the composer's personal life. As well as his own belongings, there is also a collection of memorial items such as paintings and even stamps. Bartok, who spent a lot of time studying traditional folk music, did not live in a by Burrows traditional house; instead it captures the look of the early twentieth century. Come here for a chamber concert; this is one of the most atmospheric venues for a live music event.

+36 1 394 2100 www.bartokmuseum.hu/ [email protected] Csalan Utca 29, Budapest

Aquincum Museum "Budapest's Roman Past Revealed"

A marvelous building steeped in history and culture, the Aquincum Museum showcases some incredible exhibits and artifacts pertaining to the rich history of the country. Indeed, Budapest is so full of history that it is easy to lose sight of the fact that the Romans were here two thousand years ago. Their settlement was known as Aquincum, and its namesake by Kaboldy museum brings its history to life. A large outdoor area featuring significant ruins gives visitors a clear picture of the building layouts and patterns, while the museum itself houses some real treasures, including a portable water organ, as well as objects from the temple of the Aquincum Mithraeum. The sprawling building also contains other spectacular Roman- style rooms, and a pretty garden surrounds it, bolstering the allure of the area.

+36 1 250 1650 www.aquincum.hu/ Szentendrei utca 139, Budapest

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