Hungary – a hundred new surprises

Hungary is a country of surprises. Did you know that here is the greatest number of Nobel prize winners per capita? Are you aware that Hungarians won the most Oscars in proportion to the number of the country’s inhabitants? Hungarians take pride in their country as a cultural centre in Europe and they do anything to bring others’ attention to this.

Hungarian people may rightly be proud of their cultural festivals: international stars and artists follow on each other’s heels, including those of Hungarian origin who can be seen on the stage only on these occasions. Such programmes are organised between early spring and late autumn and there is something for every age-group. Over a hundred of the most significant programmes are collected in this publication, among them cultural and theatrical festivals, the greatest modern music festivals of Europe and the most special events, such as the programmes of the 2008 Renaissance Year.

These events take place in Budapest; regional events are indicated separately in the booklet. The best ones are marked as most recommended.

The country has a lot to offer to everyone – if you are looking for a mix of fun and culture, Hungary is the place to visit.

Hungarian National Tourist Office
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