Monthly Archives: October 2008

Sad memorial

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Zsolt

This smile wooden statue is in fact a memorial of a very sad event. Two years ago on the 20th of August celebration at 9:00pm a huge storm has arrived over Budapest. Exactly this is the time when the firework … Continue reading →

Posted in Budapest, Monuments, Statues of Budapest | 2 Comments

Sofitel

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Zsolt

A Hotel right at the Danube. I am sure if the inside of it looks good, but from the outside, this building is like the symbol of the ’80s to me. Don’t worry! Retro is a fashion:) — Budapest quiz … Continue reading →

Posted in Budapest, Hotels | 5 Comments

Bronze Autumn

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Zsolt

A next photo of the Gresham Palace . But this time you can see more of its environment. — Budapest quiz In a co-operation with the www.hungarystartshere.com site, starting from today, there will be a new Budapest Quiz. Maybe some … Continue reading →

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Budapest Quiz

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Zsolt

In a co-operation with the www.hungarystartshere.com site, starting from today, there will be a new Budapest Quiz. Maybe some of you still remember that last year, Meg (Nelson Daily Photo) and Jazzy (Tuzla Daily Photo) had both won a box … Continue reading →

Posted in Architect, Budapest, Local Businesses | 9 Comments

Embassy of Croatia

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Zsolt

This litte “castle” is the Embassy of Croatia in the Munkácsy street. Maybe there is a princess living in the tower:) Sharon honored me with a Blogging Friends Forever Award a few days ago. Thank you!:) According to the rules … Continue reading →

Posted in Architect, Budapest, Embassy | 4 Comments

Lángos

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Zsolt

When you visit Hungary do not hope that you will eat light foods. Lángos (fried dough) is one of our national food available mostly at old fashioned markets. My favorite is the sajtos-tejfölös (with chees and sour cream) with garlic. … Continue reading →

Posted in Budapest, Food and Culinary | 2 Comments

Tamás’s Budapest

Posted on October 25, 2008 by Zsolt

Today our guest photograher is Tamás. He took this great photo of the Elisabeth (Erzsébet) bridge. — New Budapest quiz is comming soon. Come back and win a bottle of Hungarian wine with Zannnie and Zsolt.:)

Posted in Budapest, Budapest Bridges, Guest Photographers, Traffic | 2 Comments

construction, construction

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Zsolt

Again and again. Since months the Budai Alsórakpart is closed due to a construction. This one is about a new sewage disposal system which hopefully will make the Danube cleaner. — New Budapest quiz is comming soon. Come back and … Continue reading →

Posted in Budapest, Budapest Bridges, Constructions and Reconstructions, Danube | 3 Comments

Pest

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Zsolt

After showing the landscape of Buda, now I post a piture of Pest. I took this from the Citadella. You can see how dominating is the St. Stephen Basilica among the surrounding buildings. — New Budapest quiz is comming soon. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architect, Budapest, Church | 3 Comments

Liberty Statue

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Zsolt

The Liberty statue is one of the most characteristic monument in Budapest. This is actually a group of statues, the one on the photo is on the right side of the 14 meters high main statue. The composition was changed … Continue reading →

Posted in Budapest, People, Statues of Budapest | 4 Comments

Autumn warmth

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Zsolt

I am still mesmerized by the Autumn this year. In September we had a grey and cold period but the last two weeks were like a paradise. The colors, the gentle sunshine in the afternoon is so peaceful and inviting. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architect, Budapest, Danube, Monuments | 9 Comments