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Thermalism in Hungary: 5 Must-Visit Places

The Turkish baths of Budapest. Thermal tourism in Hungary is a true boon for travelers. The properties of Hungarian thermal waters attract millions of visitors each year, especially to the Budapest area. The country is home to over 1,300 thermal springs, with 123 in Budapest alone. In the Hungaria ...

13
Mar
2024

Spices: Everything You Need to Know About Paprika in 5 Questions

ative to South America that was imported to Europe by Spanish colonists in the 15th century. This novelty quickly became popular in Spain and then in Hungary. Hungarians initially cultivated the bell pepper as an ornamental plant. It wasn't until the beginning of the 18th century that the dried and ...

08
Feb
2024

Rubik's Cube: 5 Things to Know About This Legendary Puzzle

le over... 3 seconds! It is one of the best-selling games in the world. In just a few years, word of mouth spread the popularity of the Rubik's Cube in Hungary and then throughout Europe. In 1979, Ideal Toys decided to distribute the cube globally under the name Rubik's Cube. This game reached the ...

20
Apr
2007

Halloween: The Character of Dracula in 5 Questions

ad Tepes III's father had been nicknamed Vlad II Dracul, "Vlad II the Dragon," because he belonged to the Order of the Dragon founded by the kings of Hungary. Furthermore, the word "dracul" also means "devil" in Romanian, and Bram Stoker likely used this ambiguity to emphasize the demonic aspect of ...

05
Oct
2007

Gustave Eiffel: 5 things to know about the famous engineer

themselves far beyond the borders of France by building railway bridges and stations all over the world. The Western Station located in Budapest, Hungary was designed by the engineer himself in 1874. The Eiffel company was also initiated the Atocha Station in Madrid (built in 1851 as the Gare ...

24
Jan
2023

Timisoara: 5 good reasons to visit this Romanian city.

f the European Capitals of Culture 2023. Timisoara has been designated as the European Capital of Culture in 2023, along with the city of Veszprém in Hungary and Eleusis in Greece. In this Romanian city rich in history and multicultural influences, this year's program of events is themed "Shine you ...

29
Mar
2023

Slovenia: The 5 Highlights of This Lesser-Known Destination

urope, Slovenia is at the crossroads of several civilizations. This small country, which shares borders with Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the east, and Croatia to the southeast, is a true cultural melting pot. The first good reason to discover this lesser-known destination is ...

09
Jan
2024