Monthly Archives: August 2009

Budapest from above

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Zsolt

Our guest photographer is Tamás Szabó for today. He took this cool photo from an airplane. You can see more here : BudapestZin. Tamás’s blog: www.tompicsek.hu

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Romas in Hungary

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Zsolt

Roma people experience discrimination in Hungary in almost every dimenzion of life. The situation is even worse in the country side in the eastern and norhtern part of the country far away from Budapest. I dedicate this post to support … Continue reading →

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The reconstructed Liberty bridge

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Zsolt

The more I see the “new” Liberty Bridge (Szabadság híd) the more I like it. Especially at night it is very attracive with these amazing lights.

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Lost in transition

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Zsolt

This is not a village. Its still Budapest. Rare to see this special mood of old times with a chestnut tree nowdays. This place in Hűvösvölgy is under reconstruction so soon this atmosphere will be disappearing, too.

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Dödölle

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Zsolt

They sold this dödölle in the Buda Castle last week during the three days celebration. You can see more picture and the recipe here.

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Budapest Daily Photo blog is 3 years old

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Zsolt

Today we celebrate the 3rd birthday of this Budapest Daily Photo blog. The first photo which I posted was on the 26th of August 2006.  Thank you for being with us on our long journey:)

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The chain bridge from a distance

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Zsolt

If you have guests in Budapest and you want to mesmerize them just take them to the Gellért hill and show the Chain Bridge. For Hungarians a bit boring already, but I still like to see the face of our … Continue reading →

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Kopaszi gát

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Zsolt

The area of the Kopaszi gát in the XIth distric is developed step by step. Couple of months ago I havent seen this “mini-port” for boats.

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Graffiti

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Zsolt

A rare moment to catch the artist making graffiti. At this wall graffiti is legal in Budapest.

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International Exotic Market

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Zsolt

Its rather a store not a market but I found their board interesting with this mirror. Its located in the VIIth district in Budapest, a store where you can get indian, latin american, asian , african products.:)

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Fireworks in Budapest

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Zsolt

This year the 20th of August fireworks were really very amazing in Budapest. And Richard was right in his comment yesterday, the event was pretty touchy when they played the national anthem in the middle of it. See more photos … Continue reading →

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