http://www.spottedbylocals.com/budapest Budapest Spotted by Locals Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:28:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Those speaking German would think of a cinema but when you get there all you see is a cafe. A really nice one but where are the films? Hidden in the back of course because Kino is not a multiplex cinema in a fancy mall showing the latest blockbusters, it rather guards the fire of [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/budapest/kino-art-movies In the middle of the city, next to Nagykörút and currently hidden by the construction area of the never-to-be-finished Metro4, the blue columns of a market hall reach for the sky. It seems to be the smaller brother (or sister – do markets have genders?) of the big market hall at Fővám square but no [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/budapest/rakoczi-square-market To understand the existence of this tunnel first we have to examine the structural landscape of the railway stations in Budapest. There are three main, so called ‘headstations’, Déli, Keleti and Nyugati (Southern, Eastern and Western), which are deeply incorporated in the city. Therefore crossing the railroad is mostly possible via overpasses or underpasses and [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/budapest/tunnel-under-nyugati-station If you take a look at the homepage of the OSA Archives, you will find the descriptions of various collections and ongoing exhibitions. From the organizing of the Verzio Human Rights Film Festival to the film club of the Budapest Gay Pride the OSA is engaged with various civil activities. The house belonged to the Goldberger [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/budapest/goldberger-osa-archives Hidden in Józsefváros, the 8th district of Budapest, are the Botanical Garden of ELTE University. The oldest in Hungary, it has clearly seen much better days, nevertheless it can win you over with some special charm. Perfect for a relaxing walk in any time of the year. The present Botanical Garden was established in 1847 at [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/budapest/fuveszkert-botanical-garden Klassz in Hungarian means something cool or very good. And that could as well be said about Klassz Bistro and Wine Bar, a little, stylish place in Andrássy street, near the Opera. Relaxed atmosphere, excellent food and very affordable price make it a winning combination. Since its opening in 2007 the place has become a [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/budapest/klassz You might not visit Budapest for food shopping, but an organic, local market will definitely add to your good mood and discovery of local flavour. The market is a cute, small one of some 30 wooden, covered stalls. Food comes directly from local Hungarian farmers. It is located next to MOM Park and MOM Shopping centre [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/budapest/mom-okopiac Museum Kiscell is one of the best places to learn about historical Budapest – how the city developed, where and how people of the time lived, worked and had fun. The 18th century baroque building of the museum holds many collections. You can see various trade and shop signs and advertisements of the 19th century, [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/budapest/museum-kiscell Vasarely Museum is a place you definitely shouldn’t miss while in Budapest – it’s a rare opportunity to see a large collection of work by renowned artist and designer Victor Vasarely, often referred to as founder of Op Art. If you love colour, movement and abstract art, the chances are you will simply love it. There [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/budapest/vasarely-museum It all started in the IX. district on 23rd June 2005 in an old, unused factory building that became a buzzing cultural centre. Much more enthusiasm than money unfortunately leads to investor interests being stronger than artists’ desires. After two seasons they had to move, but what a building they found! Once serving as a part [...]]]> http://www.spottedbylocals.com/budapest/tuzrakter