Great Synagogue on Dohány Street
Introduction The Great Synagogue on Budapest’s Dohány Street is one of the largest synagogues in the world. Only the massive Emanu-El Temple in New York is bigger. It is a Neolog or Orthodox synagogue...
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St Stephen’s Basilica – What Happened to the First Dome?
Introduction This is it, St Stephen’s Basilica is the biggest church in the capital, though interestingly enough, not the largest in the country. For that title belongs to the mega basilica on an imposing hilltop....
The 1956 Hungarian Revolution
If you’re familiar with Hungarian history, then you know that we Hungarians celebrate 3 national holidays each year. One of them is 15th March when we remember 1848-49, the War of Independence against the...
Hungarian Parliament Building and the Meaning of 96
The building of the Hungarian Parliament building took place in the late 19th century. To create a truly impressive edifice, the city set about organizing a professional tender, with the submission of numerous great designs....
Adam Clark Square – What on Earth?
Introduction to Adam Clark Square The Hungarian version of Adam Clark Square is Clark Ádám tér, and yes that really is it’s name. So how did a Hungarian square, and a fairly important and central...
