2010-06 Information on Budapest

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

2010-06 Information on Budapest GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HUNGARY AND BUDAPEST FOR THE PARTICIPANTS OF GBE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2010 THURSDAY , JULY 8TH – FRIDAY , JULY 9TH 2010 General Information on Hungary Capital : Budapest Language : Hungarian Country Code : +36 Area : 93,000 sq km Currency : Hungarian forint Electricity : 220V, 50Hz Population : 10.4 million Time : GMT +1 hour Some interesting webpages: Here you can find brochures, videos and interesting facts about tourism in Hungary: http://www.hungarytourism.hu/ A fun magazine about Hungarians and Hungary through a foreigner’s eyes: http://www.hunreal.com/ Transportation The Airport is located within the boundaries of Budapest, 16km eastward from the City, alongside Main Road 4. By train Passengers can easily reach Ferihegy Terminal 1 from the Western Railway Station in Budapest. On the weekdays 51 and at weekends 38 trains ease the traffic from the city centre to the airport in less than half an hour for 365 HUF. There are around 60 trains on weekdays and 45 at weekends from the airport to the city center. More » Budapest nyugati pályaudvar ( Budapest Western Railway Station) The square serves as a transportation hub with several bus lines, trams 4 and 6, and a station of the Budapest Metro (M3 line). A characteristic vehicle of the Grand Boulevard is the tram, No. 4 and 6, reaching Buda both in the north ( Moszkva tér ) and the south ( Móricz Zsigmond körtér ). 1/6 By taxi A new taxi operator has recently started operating from Ferihegy. Zóna taxi offers low prices and high quality levels of service. At the same time, pre-ordered taxis can be ordered as usual at the airport. Further details on Zóna taxi can be found here. More » By minibus Similar to most airports, Budapest Airport also operates a ‘shuttle service’ called ‘Airport Minibus’. Passengers are taken to a previously requested address by microbuses with eight to eleven seats. Multi-language speaking drivers are on board, who know Budapest and its traffic, including the simplest and fastest routes to their destinations. Guests who use the Minibus can get into direct contact with the Airport to obtain information about their flights during the journey. More » By metro and bus Budapest Airport is also relatively well accessible by public transportation means. Passengers are taken by a direct bus service from Terminals 1 and 2, called the Bus 200 to Köbánya-Kispest metro terminal. The new service from BKV adjusts much better to the passenger traffic at the airport: it is larger, so bigger luggage can be more easily transported; it operates more frequently; and it operates for longer hours providing a link between the city and the airport even after midnight and at early dawn. Bus 93 operates from Terminal 1 to K ıbánya-Kispest Metro Station. By the 'blue’ (3) Metro you can reach Deák Ferenc Square in the City in 20 minutes. The fare for public transportation is HUF 320 [400 HUF when buying on the bus from the driver for the one-way through-ticket. For more information about the public transportation of Budapest see www.bkv.hu. Public transport in Budapest Public transport in Budapest is excellent by international standards. (Within the entire populated area of Budapest one can always find a stop/station within 400 metres.) A wide variety of buses, trolley buses, trams and underground trains (metro map on the back cover) usually operate from 4.30am to 11p.m. At night the No.15 bus and 2 tram lines are in service. Bus No.78 runs at night roughly the same route as the M2 , while the No.182 that of the M3 . Detailed information is available at the information bureaux. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the terminals, metro stations or newsagents. Single tickets are the same for each mode of transport. If accompanied by an adult, children under 6 do not need a ticket. There are no conductors on the vehicles: you must validate your ticket at the start of the journey. (Fines for not holding a validated ticket are high.) Types of tickets : Single ticket, 24-hour travel card, 72-hour travel card, 7-day travel card. Season tickets with photo for 14 or 30 days are also available. Ticket and travelpass prices Remember that the Budapest Card entitles the holder to free travel for three days. On buses, trolley buses and on some trams you must push a button next to the door to indicate your intention to get off, while other vehicles alight at all stops. Budapest has three underground metro lines intersecting at Deák tér: • M1, yellow line from Vörösmarty tér to Mexikói út • M2, red line from Déli train station to Örs vezér tere • M3, blue line from Újpest-Központ to Kõbánya-Kispest. 2/6 A possible source of confusion on the M1 is that one stop is called Vörösmarty tér and another is Vörösmarty utca. The HÉV suburban railway, which runs north from Batthyány tér, is almost like a fourth metro line. There is also a very extensive network of tram, trolleybus and bus services run by the BKV transport company; you will seldom wait more than a few minutes for any of them. On certain bus lines the same numbered bus may have the letter “E” next to it’s number which means it is an express line which does not stop at all the stops of the regular bus. The venue The conference will take place at the Festetics Palais . The Festetics Palais is located in the heart of the city, behind the National Museum on the corner of Bródy Sándor utca and Pollack Mihály tér, in what was the centre of the former Palais and Magnate Quarter. The building is a two-minute walk from either Kálvin tér or Astoria (both are stops on the M2). Thus it is equally easy to reach by public transportation as it is by car. (Map) Metered parking is available in Bródy utca, in the underground car park beneath Pollack Mihály tér as well as in the parking garage next to Kálvin tér. Thing to do in Budapest Here you can read the top 10 things to do in Budapest recommended by TopBudapest.com: Bathe in Budapest Soak, have a lazy morning, and get some massages in one of the best Budapest Baths , like Szechenyi Baths ,Gellert Baths , or Rudas Baths . Having a healing bath is not only good for your joints, it is also a great way to get back your strength after stress, late night parties or jet lag. Try one of the therapies and drinking cures too. If you like chess, head for Szechenyi and challenge the local players. Royal Palace District in Budapest Take the historical Funicular Railway uphill, and walk around the Buda Castle - enjoy the view from the Fishermen's Bastion , visit the Matthias Church , have a cake and coffee in Cafe Ruszwurm , and indulge in about 50 regional wines in the House of Hungarian Wines Heroes Square Budapest Visit the Heroes' square featuring the historical equestrian statue complex called the Millennial Monument . The square is flanked by two high-quality fine art institutes, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Hall of Arts. Alternatively, take a walk in the City Park, spot the Anonymous statue and Vajdahunyad Castle, and check out the weekend flea market at PECSA. 3/6 Shopping in Budapest Buy gifts, fresh vegetables and fruits, Hungarian paprika , tablecloths, and try the Hungarian savory snack, 'Langos' in the Central Market Hall Walk by the River in Budapest Walk along the Danube promenade , marvel at the Parliament go over the Margaret bridge and take a fun bike to go around Margaret Island River Cruise on the Danube Get in a river boat and sip some nice wine, beer or juice while enjoying the night-lit world heritage view of the two sides of the Danube Music in Budapest Enjoy operas in the beautiful Opera House (snacks in the break are also a treat) and/ or listen to classical concerts at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music. For a unique experience, listen to the Budapest Klezmer Band. If classical music is not for you, go to one of the great music festivals (e.g. Student Island/ Diaksziget in Hajogyar Island in Budapest or Balatone Festival in Zanka or Volt Festival in Sopron, etc.). For local concerts almost for free, visit Godor Club (Erzsebet ter) or go to Green Pardon (Zold Pardon), or check out some fresh music programs by talking to guys & gals in a pub/ cafe - everyone will be happy to help you. Jewish Budapest Visit the Grand Synagogue , the Jewish Museum, and the old Jewish district, try kosher cakes at Cafe Frohlich (if you are lucky you can listen to some klezmer music at the Synagogue too). Budapest Nightlife, Parties Take part in Budapest nightlife: lots of parties, pubs, bars and clubs. Budapest definitely caters for all tastes and inclinations, dancing and drinking habits - plus the city is quite safe even at night, people are very friendly, girls gorgeous, but use your common sense, after all it's a city of 2 million people. Enhance your nightlife experience by checking out one of the best Budapest festivals. 4/6 Cuisine in Budapest Try Hungarian cuisine and confectionery in one of the best Budapest restaurants , or one of the Top Budapest cafes - give priority to goose, duck, wild boar and desserts plus the matching Hungarian wines. Leave some room for the best Hungarian pastries for dessert. Suggested itineraries If you have only one day in Budapest, we suggest the following tour . • Start your day at Fishermen's Bastion in Castle Hill in Buda, taking in the view of Parliament among other buildings.
Recommended publications
  • Getting Into the City and Transport Budapest Public Transport (BKV Zrt.) Free Airport Train Transfer 20% Budapest Airport Minibu
    The card is accepted at: Getting into the city and Transport Budapest Public Transport (BKV Zrt.) Free Airport Train Transfer 20% Budapest Airport Minibus 10% Regina Rent a Car 25% Memento Park Direct Bus Transfer 30% Sightseeing and Sights Walking tour Buda (bpt tours) Free Walking tour Pest (bpt tours) Free Absolute Walking Tours -1 000 Ft City Segway Tours -2 000 Ft Jewish Heritage Tours in Budapest 10% Fisherman's Bastion 10% Yellow Zebra Budapest Bicycle Tour -1 000 Ft Hop on Hop off city tor 10% Legenda Sightseeing Cruises Special offer Opera Tour 10% National Gallery Panoramic Terrace 15% Programcentrum Budapest City Tour 30% Programcentrum City Tour + Parliament -2 400 Ft Uniquebudapest 15% Baths and Wellness Centres Aquaworld 10% Gellért Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool 10% Király bath 10% Lukács bath 10% Palatinus Strand 10% Rudas Medicinal Bath and Pool 10% Római Strand 10% Massage in the spas of Budapest 10% Saltcave 10% Széchenyi Spa and Swimming Pool 10% Experiences and special features Zoo Special offer Cave tours 20% Botanical Garden - F űvészkert 10% Bringóhintó 30% Budapest Theme Park 15% Budapest Labyrinth 20% Challengeland Adventure Park 50% Palace of Wonders 20% Kids' Train Special offer House of Hungarian Wines 15% Hungarian Railway History Park Special offer Athletic Center of Margareth Island 30% Memento Park 30% Cave Hospital 25% Pál-völgy Cave 10% Szeml ő-hegy Cave 10% Tropicarium Special offer City Park Iceskating-rink 100% Yellow Zebra Budapest: Bike Rental Hire 15% Zwack Museum and Visitor's Center 20% Museums
    [Show full text]
  • Vietnami Tanulmányútjának Összefoglaló Kiadványa
    a Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem Építészmérnöki Kar, Építőművészeti Doktori Iskola vietnami tanulmányútjának összefoglaló kiadványa 2016. 01. 07. - 2016. 01. 17. Vietnam a Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem Építészmérnöki Kar, Építőművészeti Doktori Iskola vietnami tanulmányútjának összefoglaló kiadványa 2016. 01. 07. - 2016. 01. 17. Szervező csapat: Balázs Marcell Biri Balázs Bordás Mónika Molnár Szabolcs Giap Thi Minh Trang A Doktori Iskola vezetője: Balázs Mihály DLA A Doktori Iskola titkárai: Nagy Márton DLA egyetemi adjunktus Szabó Levente DLA egyetemi adjunktus Együttműködők, támogatók: Nemzeti Kulturális Alap Hanoi Építészeti Egyetem Építészmérnöki Kar Budapesti Műszaki Egyetem Kiadvány Szövegek szerkesztése: Kerékgyártó Béla Kiadvány szerkesztése: Beke András Lassu Péter Molnár Szabolcs Tóth Gábor Rajzok: Ónodi Bettina Fotók: A tanulmányút résztvevői BME Építőművészeti Doktori Iskola, 2016 ISBN 978-963-313-222-7 Tartalomjegyzék Előhang (Beke András) Megjelenés Beszámoló Üdv Vietnamnak! (Török Bence) 1 | 10 Konferencia Konferencia a HAU egyetemen Opening speech (Le Quan) 2 | 15 Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem Építészmérnöki Kar (Nagy Márton) The Doctoral School of Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Szabó Levente DLA) Hungary - (Vasáros Zsolt) Budapest - Built and Cultural environment (Szabó Árpád) Social housing for low-income people in hanoi – current situation and solutions (Khuat Tan Hung) Revitalization of Újpest Central
    [Show full text]
  • Erste Bank Hungary
    ERSTE BANK HUNGARY ANNUAL REPORT 2005 Table of contents 2 Key figures 3 Letter to the clients, partners and shareholders 4 Economic environment and banking sector in 2005 6 Reports of divisions 6 I. Retail division 7 II. Corporate division 8 III. Treasury 9 Analysis of the financial and earnings situation 12 Non-cconsolidated report 12 I. Assets 15 II. Liabilities 18 III. Profit&Loss account 21 IV. Cash-Flow statement 22 Independent Auditors' Report 23 Companies included in the consolidation 25 Consolidated report 25 I. Assets 28 II. Liabilities 31 III. Profit&Loss account 34 IV. Cash-Flow statement 36 Independent Auditors' Report 37 Branch network 42 Commercial centres 43 Supervisory Board, Board of Directors 44 Ratings 1 Key figures of Erste Bank Hungary ON THE BASIS OF AUDITED, CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FIGURES OF 31ST DECEMBER 2005. in million HUF Profit and loss account: 12.31.2004 12.31.2005 Operating revenue 216,096 223,795 Operating costs 206,755 198,917 Operating profit 9,341 24,878 Pre-tax profit 9,198 24,844 After-tax profit 8,237 19,236 Net income 7,322 17,385 Balance: 12.31.2004 12.31.2005 Total assets 1,119,647 1,452,904 Loans to clients 752,387 959,598 Clients' deposits 643,181 705,069 Net assets 58,534 78,995 Cost/income ratio 72.14 % 61.12 % Return on Assets (ROA) Pre-tax profit / Asset worth 0.82 % 1.71 % After-tax profit / Asset worth 0.74 % 1.32 % Return on Equity (ROE) After-tax profit / Net assets 14.07 % 24.35 % Employee numbers 2,527 2,505 Number of corporate trade centres 25 25 Number of retail branches 139 160 2 Letter to the clients, partners and shareholders DEAR CLIENTS, PARTNERS AND SHAREHOLDERS, Erste Bank Hungary has closed one of the most successful years of its history in 2005: the bank strengthened its leading position among large banks, and became one of the most pro- fitable Hungarian financial institutions.
    [Show full text]
  • Gratuities Gratuities Are Not Included in Your Tour Price and Are at Your Own Discretion
    Upon arrival into Budapest, you will be met and privately transferred to your hotel in central Budapest. On the way to the hotel, you will pass by sights of historical significance, including St. Stephen’s Basilica, a cross between Neo-Classical and Renaissance-style architecture completed in the late 19th century and one of Budapest’s noteworthy landmarks. Over the centuries, Budapest flourished as a crossroads where East meets West in the heart of Europe. Ancient cultures, such as the Magyars, the Mongols, and the Turks, have all left an indelible mark on this magical city. Buda and Pest, separated by the Danube River, are characterized by an assortment of monuments, elegant streets, wine taverns, coffee houses, and Turkish baths. Arrival Transfer Four Seasons Gresham Palace This morning, after meeting your driver and guide in the hotel lobby, drive along the Danube to see the imposing hills of Buda and catch a glimpse of the Budapest Royal Palace. If you like, today you can stop at the moving memorial of the Shoes on the Danube Promenade. Located near the parliament, this memorial honors the Jews who fell victim to the fascist militiamen during WWII. Then drive across the lovely 19th-century Chain Bridge to the Budapest Funicular (vertical rail car), which will take you up the side of Buda’s historic Royal Palace, the former Hapsburg palace during the 19th century and rebuilt in the Neo-Classical style after it was destroyed during World War II. Today the castle holds the Hungarian National Gallery, featuring the best of Hungarian art.
    [Show full text]
  • 'Brown' Is the New 'Green': Post-Industrial Sites As Potential In
    Proceedings of the Fábos Conference on Landscape and Greenway Planning Volume 6 Adapting to Expanding and Contracting Article 9 Cities 2019 ‘Brown’ is the New ‘Green’: Post-industrial Sites as Potential in the Development of the Green Infrastructure on the Riverfront of Budapest, Hungary Anna Adorjan Szent István University Doctoral School of Landscape Architecture and Landscape Ecology, [email protected] Anna Pecze Szent István University Doctoral School of Landscape Architecture and Landscape Ecology, [email protected] Kinga Szilágyi Szent István University, Faculty of Landscape Architecture and Urbanism, Department of Garden and Open Space Design, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umass.edu/fabos Part of the Environmental Design Commons, Landscape Architecture Commons, Nature and Society Relations Commons, Urban, Community and Regional Planning Commons, and the Urban Studies and Planning Commons Recommended Citation Adorjan, Anna; Pecze, Anna; and Szilágyi, Kinga (2019) "‘Brown’ is the New ‘Green’: Post-industrial Sites as Potential in the Development of the Green Infrastructure on the Riverfront of Budapest, Hungary," Proceedings of the Fábos Conference on Landscape and Greenway Planning: Vol. 6 , Article 9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7275/pfeh-sm61 Available at: https://scholarworks.umass.edu/fabos/vol6/iss1/9 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by ScholarWorks@UMass Amherst. It has been accepted for inclusion in Proceedings of the Fábos Conference on Landscape
    [Show full text]
  • Arrival in Town
    Arrival in town AIRPORT – First steps one for the metro system). (ii) Take the metro to You should avoid changing cash at the airport , as Népliget , then change to tram 1 in the direction of the exchange rate they use is about 20% below Bécsi út, then get off at Puskás Ferenc Stadion . The market rate. Withdraw cash from an ATM, or use hotel is about 250 m from the tram stop behind the your card for payment until you get downtown. There metro station. This route takes a bit less time, but are exchange booths all around. you need 3 tickets (or a 3- or 7-day pass). If you plan to use public transport from the airport, KELETI RAILWAY STATION you can buy transport tickets from the BKK counter. There’s an ATM inside the railway station hall and The best deal is either a 3-day pass or a block of 10 you can also change money. To find the metro, walk tickets. downstairs from inside the main hall, then turn left. From the AIRPORT – by taxi (If the unlikely event you need line M4, just walk The easiest way to get to anywhere in town from the across the large plaza below street level.) airport is by taxi. Just walk out of the building and There are vending machines before the metro find a small booth in front of the taxi queue. A single entrance. You can select your language, and it’s ride to central Budapest costs around HUF 7000 fairly straightforward from there. Pick your ticket or (23€).
    [Show full text]
  • A Hero's Welcome
    A hero’s welcome Kaiser’s-Plus Budapest Marathon, Hungary. 28 September 2003 By György Muladi The Budapest Marathon was born under the old socialist system and, despite change all around, it has been a constant in the city’s sporting calendar ever since. Its success is based upon good organisation and traditional Hungarian hospitality for foreigners. It became a full AIMS member in the third year. Since then the course has shifted occasionally, but it now takes centre stage through the middle of Passing under Szabadsághíd (Liberty Bridge) The Parliament seen from the Buda side both Buda and Pest. On 14 April 1984 the Budapest became reality when 1500 runners, Margaret Island – a wooded haven by which they cross back to Pest. Marathon started out in life from a third of them from 30 foreign and the favourite spot for training Margaret Bridge, Margaret beside the Népstadion (People’s countries, started and finished the in the metropolis. Many of the 800 race at Heroes’ Square – the foreign runners came from France, Island, and Árpád Bridge follow Stadium). It was the first time that up, with lots of sights in between, a marathon was run through the equivalent of Berlin’s Brandenburg Holland or Sweden, and as many Gate. The colonnaded Square is as 85 of them from Iceland. including the Hungarian Hungarian capital. Before then Parliament and the Academy of there was no mass marathon in lined by statuary commemorating the heroes of 1000 years of There was the usual pasta party Sciences. Throughout the route Hungary, where ‘amateurs’ pitted on Saturday afternoon, then on great panoramic views greet the themselves against ‘professionals’.
    [Show full text]
  • Új Duna-Híd Megépítése
    TERVPÁLYÁZAT I ÚJ DUNA - HÍD COMPETITION I NEW DANUBE BRIDGE OF BUDAPEST TRADÍCIÓ – LENDÜLET – HARMÓNIA TRADITION – MOMENTUM – HARMONY „A kötelékek között pedig az a legszebb, amely önmagát és az összekötött dolgokat a legjobban eggyé teszi; s “And the fairest bond is that which makes the most complete fusion of itself and the things which it combines; természettől fogva az arányosság az, amely ezt legszebben teljesíti.” (Platón) and proportion is best adapted to effect such a union.” (Plato) A budapesti városfejlesztési tervekben egyértelműen megfogalmazott cél a déli területek felzárkóztatása az The urban development plans for Budapest clearly call for promoting the cohesion of the southern sectors északi részekhez, melyben elsősorban Csepel és térségének – mint aranytartaléknak – fontos szerep jut. A with the northern ones, primarily the intensive inclusion of Csepel and its environs into the fabric of the fejlődés nélkülözhetetlen eleme a szomszédos kerületekkel való hiányzó összeköttetés megszüntetése, egy city as a kind of gold reserve. An indispensable component of development is to make up for the missing új Duna-híd megépítése. link with its neighbouring districts, the construction of a new bridge across the Danube. A dél-budai, dél-pesti és észak-csepeli területek tervezett fejlesztési üteme, volumene dinamikus képet sej- The envisaged pace and volume of development of the South-Buda, South-Pest and North-Csepel areas sug- tet, amelyet a sporttal, rekreációval, oktatással kapcsolatos funkciók tovább erősítenek. Koncepciónk szerint gest a dynamic picture which are further reinforced by functions in connection with sports, recreation and a területen megvalósuló beruházásokra rímelve egy lendületes, fiatalos, dinamikus hídszerkezet megvalósí- education. Based on our concept, implementing a vibrant, youthful and dynamic bridge structure in line tása lenne kívánatos.
    [Show full text]
  • Budapest and Central Danube Region
    Touristic areas of the Budapest and Central Danube Region www.hungary.com Talent for entertaining Forest Tourinform Office Etyek-Buda wine region Residence Kunság wine region Castle National Park Castle ruin Region’s border Museum Highway Thermal/wellness bath Railway Airport Ferry World Heritage Budapest – Central Danube Region “Why Budapest and its surrounding area?” This is the obvious question holiday makers will ask when planning their travels, and we hope to provide the answer. Budapest, Heroes’ Square Budapest because: • it is the cultural, political and transportation centre of Hungary; • it is built on both side of the Danube, the great European river that is registered as a World Heritage panorama; • nature is safeguarded in two national parks and a number of environmental protection areas; • it has represented a “multicultural Europe” for centuries – over 200 nearby villages are populated by Hungarians, Serbs, Slovaks and Germans (Swabians); • it has a strong artistic and cultural heritage; • there’s always something happening: festivals, concerts, theatre perform- ances, sports competitions, exhibitions, church events, wine celebrations or handicraft fairs; • there are many outdoor activities to enjoy: trekking, rock climbing, biking, horse riding, golf, rowing, swimming, potholing or fl ying; • its restaurants offer not only Hungarian cuisine – and wine and palinka – but food from all over the world. Don’t hesitate – come to Budapest, the centre of things! Széchenyi Thermal Baths (We have marked our suggested “must-see” destinations with ***. However, these are naturally subjective selections, and we hope that our guests will fi nd their own three-star experiences.) MT ZRT www.itthon.hu Visegrád Castle Games 1 Budapest – Central Danube Region Budapest Buda Castle and Chain Bridge When you arrive in Budapest, head to the centre and drink in the view of the city’s two parts, divided by the Danube and linked by the bridges that cross it.
    [Show full text]
  • H.U.G.E.S. a Visit to Budapest (25Th September -30Th September
    H.U.G.E.S. A Visit to Budapest (25th September -30th September) 26th September, Monday The first encounter between our students and the Comenius partners took place in the hotel lobby, from where they were escorted by two volunteer students (early birds) to school. On the way to school they were given a taste of the city by the same two students, Réka Mándoki and Eszter Lévai, who introduced some of the famous buildings and let the enthusiastic teachers take several photos of them. In the morning there was a reception in school. The teachers met the head mistress, Ms Veronika Hámori, and the deputy head, Ms Katalin Szabó, who showed them around in the school building. Then, the teachers visited two classroom lessons, one of them being an English lesson where they enchanted our students with their introductory presentations describing the country they come from. The second lesson was an advanced Chemistry class, in which our guests were involved in carrying out experiments. Although they blew and blew, they didn’t blow up the school building. In the afternoon, together with the students involved in the project (8.d), we went on a sightseeing tour organised by the students themselves. A report on the event by a pupil, Viktória Bíró 8.d At the end of September my English group took a trip to the heart of Budapest. We were there with teachers from different countries in Europe. We walked along Danube Promenade, crossed Chain Bridge and went up to Fishermen’s Bastion. Fortunately, the weather was sunny and warm.
    [Show full text]
  • Theodore E. Kyriak Collection, 1956-1966
    http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/tf3f59n60g No online items Preliminary Inventory to the Theodore E. Kyriak Collection, 1956-1966 Processed by Theodore E. Kyriak; machine-readable finding aid created by Xiuzhi Zhou Hoover Institution Archives Stanford University Stanford, California 94305-6010 Phone: (650) 723-3563 Fax: (650) 725-3445 Email: [email protected] © 2000 Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved. Preliminary Inventory to the XX091 1 Theodore E. Kyriak Collection, 1956-1966 Preliminary Inventory to the Theodore E. Kyriak Collection, 1956-1966 Hoover Institution Archives Stanford University Stanford, California Contact Information Hoover Institution Archives Stanford University Stanford, California 94305-6010 Phone: (650) 723-3563 Fax: (650) 725-3445 Email: [email protected] Processed by: Theodore E. Kyriak Encoded by: Xiuzhi Zhou © 2000 Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved. Descriptive Summary Title: Theodore E. Kyriak Collection, Date (inclusive): 1956-1966 Collection number: XX091 Collector: Kyriak, Theodore E., collector. Collection Size: 3 manuscript boxes(1.2 linear feet) Repository: Hoover Institution Archives Stanford, California 94305-6010 Abstract: Serial issues, clippings, and pamphlets, relating to the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and to the international reaction to the revolution. Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives Language: Hungarian. Access Collection open for research. Publication Rights For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Theodore E. Kyriak Collection, [Box no.], Hoover Institution Archives. Access Points Hungary. Hungary--History--Revolution, 1956. Box 1-3. Pamphlets of the Hungarian Revolution By youth organizations: University Revolutionary Student Committee, Hungarian Young Workers and Students, University Revolutionary Committee, Hungarian Revolutionary Youth Party (in support of Imre Nagy; demands; Party programs; general strike) (No.
    [Show full text]
  • Regional Types of Tourism in Hungary
    István Tózsa – Anita Zátori (eds.) Department of Economic Geography and Futures Studies, Corvinus University of Budapest Metropolitan Tourism Experience Development Selected studies from the Tourism Network Workshop of the Regional Studies Association, held in Budapest, Hungary, 2015 Edited by István Tózsa and Anita Zátori Read by Catherine R. Feuerverger Cover by László Jeney ISBN: 978-963-503-597-7 Published by the Department of Economic Geography and Futures Study 2015 1 2 Introduction On January 28-30, 2015 Corvinus University of Budapest hosted the latest workshop of the Regional Studies Association’s Tourism Research Network. The event had been held previously in Izmir, Aalborg, Warsaw, Östersund, Antalya, Leeds and Vila-seca Catalonia. The aim of the RSA research network is to examine tourism diversity from the perspective of regional development in order to identify current challenges and opportunities in a systematic manner, and hence provide the basis for a more well-informed integration of tourism in regional development strategies and move beyond political short-termism and buzzword fascination. In the frame of the network a series of workshops have been organised from various topics of destination management till rural tourism. In the age of budget airlines and increased mobility, the importance for metropolitan areas of positioning themselves in an increasingly competitive environment where the boundaries between international tourism and local leisure are becoming blurred, has increased. Metropolitan areas are highly preferred targets for tourists owing to their diversified and concentrated attractions particularly cultural heritages and up-to-date events as well as to their business environment. They are the focal points of tourism in a lot of regions and countries.
    [Show full text]