Ferenc Puskas Hungarian Football Legend

Posted in Budapest Articles by arpiboy on December 10th, 2006

Ferenc Puskas Hungarian Football Legend has died and makes Final Journey on Saturday 9 of December.

ferenc puskas photo
Ferenc Puskas died on 2006 November 17 aged 79 of cardiovascular.
Puskas was the best-known Hungarian of the 20th century’.
He was considered one of the best football players of all time, scoring more than 600 career goals between 1943 and 1966. Puskas has scored a remarkable 83 goals in 84 international matches for Hungary between 1945 and 1956.

The President of Hungary Laszlo Solyom was the first to lay a wreath at the foot of Ferenc Puskas’ coffin, as a guard of honor stood by beneath the Saint Stephen’s Basilica’s grand dome in Budapest.

Ferenc Puskas was called the most famous Hungarian man and “Ocsi” or “Little Brother,” or “Galloping Major” and “Booming Cannon”.
He won three European Cup titles with Real Madrid.


Van Gogh Budapest

Posted in Museums in Budapest by arpiboy on December 9th, 2006

Van Gogh in Budapest
Van Gogh Exhibition in the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
2 December 2006 – 20 March 2007
Daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On Thursdays until 10 p.m. with special Museum programs
Closed on Mondays except 1 January 2007
Closed on 24, 25, 31 December 2006

Admission: HUF 3.400

museum of fine arts budapest
Address of the Museum of Fine Arts Budapest

Dózsa György street 41
1146 Budapest (Heroes’ Square near to the City Park and the Time Wheel)
Telephone: +36 1 469 7100
Fax: +36 1 469 7171
email: info@szepmuveszeti.hu
www.mfab.hu


Ferenc Puskas

Posted in Budapest Info by arpiboy on December 7th, 2006

The Galloping Major Ferenc Puskas in Hungarian Puskás Öcsi died at the age of 79 on November 17, 2006. The funeral will be on Saturday December 9, 2006 in the Saint Stephen Basilica Budapest. Ferenc Puskas is considered one of the best footballers ever all over the World.


Inter Europa Bank Budapest

Posted in Night Photos by arpiboy on December 5th, 2006

Inter Europa Bank
The building of the Inter Europa Bank on the Szabadsag Square Budapest by night.


Westend Mall Budapest Skating

Posted in Budapest Info by arpiboy on December 3rd, 2006

Westend Skating Budapest
If you’d like skating in Budapest there are some places to do so.

Westend Mall Budapest skating
One of the small skating places at is in the downtown of Budapest next to the Nyugati Railway Station on top of the Westend Mall’s garage.


Rent a Car Budapest

Posted in Car Rental Budapest by arpiboy on November 30th, 2006

Car rental is easy in Budapest, Hungary.
A selection of larger car rental companies:

  • Americana
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Hertz

In general, all car rental companies require that the person renting a vehicle is at least 21 years old, has had at least driving experience of one year, has a valid driving license and passport.
All the major rent a car companies have an office at Ferihegy International Airport Budapest. Brochures on rent a car options are available from hotel reception desks and Tourinform offices.

There are minor car rental companies as well like Steverent. Or you can hire limousine airport transfer from Limo Hungary.


Time Wheel Budapest

Posted in Budapest Photos by arpiboy on November 27th, 2006

time wheel pudapest photo
The Time Wheel Budapest commissioned by the government of the Hungarian Republic and it was built with its support to mark Hungary’s entry to the European Union on the first of May, 2004.
Time wheel situated at the City Park Budapest near to the Heroes Square.


Spoon Cafe Budapest

Posted in Budapest Restaurants by arpiboy on November 26th, 2006

Spoon Cafe & Lounge the boat.

Spoon Cafe Photo
In the heart of Budapest, near to the leg of the Chain Bridge Danube River stations one of the most interesting modern establishment of Budapest. Spoon Cafe & Lounge is a 75 meters long three-decker docked boat on the Danube with a unique interior design. Spoon Cafe is beloved by many foreigners living in Hungary and by those who are looking for quality entertainment in Budapest. Two restaurants, a huge panoramic open terrace, convertible winter garden, five bars and Oriental bar underwater guarantees comfort and relaxation.

Address:
Spoon Cafe & Lounge Budapest
H-1052 Budapest In front of the Hotel Intercontinental Hotel
Tel: +36 (1) 411-0933
www.spooncafe.hu


Robinson Restaurant Budapest

Posted in Budapest Restaurants by arpiboy on November 25th, 2006

Robinson Restaurant
The Robinson Restaurant is a unique attraction in Budapest, Hungary in the heart of Budapest with its own island on the City Park lake near by the Heroes Square, Museum of Applied Arts, Amusement Park, Budapest Zoo, Metropolitan Circus, and the Art Gallery.

Robinson restaurant Budapest
The Mediterranean milieu, family like atmosphere with live latin guitar music in the evening awaits all guests. In the summer there is a beautiful view from the open air terrace to the Budapest City Park Lake with its own fountain, in wintertime the fireplace ensures the special surroundings for the culinary delicacy.

During wintertime the capacity of the Robinson restaurant is 80 people while there are 100 seats more in summertime when the terrace is open.
Robinson restaurant is an ideal place for both: business lunch and candle light dinner. Events are organized on demand.

Robinson Restaurant won a few awards like these:

Robinson best restaurant award
Best Mediterranean Restaurants in the best of Budapest survey 2004.

robinson award
Robinson amongst the best outdoor dining restaurants in the best of Budapest survey 2004.

robinson award Laszlo Arpad
Arpad Laszlo as the restauranteur of the year 2004 award.

The Robinson Restaurant Budapest has some really famous guests like:
Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Bovie, David Copperfield, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Robert Redford, Sylvester Stallone, and many more.

Address:
1146 Budapest, Varosligeti to
Tel: +36 1 422-0222; 422-0224
E-mail: robinson@t-online.hu
Web: www.robinsonrestaurant.hu


Mechwart Liget Budapest

Posted in Budapest Parks by arpiboy on November 25th, 2006

mechwart liget
Mechwart liget is a small park in the second district of Budapest close to the Mammut Mall.


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