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 Museum of Fine Arts Budapest by Zvrlj
Budapest Museum of Fine Arts collection of works of Spanish artists is probably the richest in the world out of Spain – among its artworks are El Greco's "Mary Magdalene in Penitence", "Annunciation"… Francisco Goya's "Water Carrier", "Knife Grinder"… Francisco de Zurbaran's "Apostle St Andrew", Esteban Murillo's "Flight into Egypt"…
"The Painter Jan Asselyn" by Frans Hals and "Admiral Sir Edward Hughes" painted by Joshua Reynolds are just some of the outstanding portraits in Museum collection.
Artworks made during 19th and 20th century are not numerous. Among them are "The Wrestlers" by Gustave Courbet, Eduard Manet's "Baudelaire's Mistress Reclining", but also works of Henri de Touloude-Lautrec, Paul Gaugin, Pablo Picasso, Kurt Schwitters…
Budapest Museum of Fine Arts possess quite nice Egyptian, Ancient Greek and Roman collections. Leave a Comment Phone: +36-1-4697100Directions: Szepmuveszeti Muzeum | Museum of Fine Arts is on the left side of Heroes' Square. Working hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed on Mondays)Website: http://www.szepmuveszeti.hu
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 Museum of Fine Arts Budapest by Zvrlj
Collection of Museum of Fine Arts is one if the finest in Europe. Part of collection are two Leonardo's drawings and probably the only one existing sculpture made by him – small bronze "Equestrian Statue". Among other works of Italian masters are "Portrait of a Youth" painted by Giorgione, Raffaello's "Portrait of Pietro Bembo" and "Madonna and Child with the Infant St John", Correggio's "Virgin and Child with an Angel (Madonna del Latte)", paintings made by Gentile Bellini, Andrea del Verrocchio, Titiano Vecellio, Paolo Veronese, Jacopo Tintoretto, Agnolo Bronzino…
To be continued in PART II… Leave a Comment Phone: +36-1-4697100Directions: Szepmuveszeti Muzeum | Museum of Fine Arts is on the left side of Heroes' Square. Working hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed on Mondays)Website: http://www.szepmuveszeti.hu
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Iparmuveszeti Muzeum – the Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest was founded in 1872. It is the 3rd oldest in Europe (the datum Hungarians are very proud of), established just after museums in London and Vienna.
Museum building – secession style palace is artwork of Odon Lechner and Gyula Partos who won the competition held in 1890. The opening ceremony of the palace was held as the final event of the Millennium celebrations on October 25th 1896. Museum building is dominated by the dome decorated with yellow and green Zsolnay ceramics.
Museum collection contains many different kinds of items: furniture, jewellery, clocks, glassware, ceramics, books, prints, textile, costumes, weapons… Marvelous exhibited objects and beautiful interior decorations make Iparmuveszeti Muzeum unavoidable place for those interested in art. Leave a Comment
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 by belgianchocolate
From 'Central' it is only a short walk to the
Hungarian National Museum.
The collection took a start in 1802.
Some coins , some books a gift by
count Ferenc Széchényi's.
A lot of donators would follow that example.
Now the museum houses 1 000 000 items.
You can find lots of information on their website!
We were impressed by the modern presentation
of the items. You make a walk trough history
in a couple of houres. From prehistoric time
to the Hungary of the late 1980's. Especially
for that period they give a very good impression.
Outside you can find a Lapidarium ,
a collection of roman times stones.
It is free with the Budapestcard. If you want to
take picturs you'll need a permit that will
cost ridiculously much. The cloakroom is
for free , but obligate.
Make sure you got enough time reservated
for this museum if this is your thing.
It is huge , interesting and international
orientated. Leave a Comment Phone: 338-2122Directions: A small walk from metro 'Astoria' or 'Kalvin ter'. Busses 9,15,7.7q , 78
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 by belgianchocolate
The appartment we rented was near 'Oktogon'.
Which is almost the center of all public transport
at the pest side. But the thing we were heading
for was not really that far.
We decided to walk the 'Andrassy ut'
that is considered to be a bit the champs
elysees of Budapest. I don't like that sort
of comparisons.
We ran in on the 'HOUSE OF TERROR'.
I knew imediately what it was. Even on the outside
this museum gave me cold thrills.
It is dedicated to the victims of two tragic
periods in Hungarian history. Arrow cross and
and the communist terror.
It was closed on monday , but even if it
was open I don't want to see it.
But I bet it is a very good museum , using
the best thechniques and multi media like
most museums we went to. Leave a Comment Phone: 374-2600Directions: Between metro 'Oktogon' and 'Vôrösmaty ütca'.Other Contact: -20% with the budapestcard.
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Before visiting this museum it is useful to read some pages on the history of Hungary otherwise the visit will limit itself to a look at weapons, uniforms, military equipments without being able to connect them with the events they represent.
The Museum of Military History has a large collection of weaponry and war memorabilia housed on two main floors. The museum has permanent collections starting with the wars against the Turks (16 - 17th century) covering the 1848 revolution and War of Independence against the Habsburg, both World Wars and the 1956 uprising, together with more modern displays showing machinery, guns and other military equipment used by the Hungarian army.
On the first floor exhibits on military history during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, including uniforms worn by the Hungarian Hussar regiment.
In 1914 as part of the Austrian empire Hungary was on the side of Germany and lost many territories in 1918. Under Miklos Horthy, Hungary made an alliance with Nazi Germany and fought WW2 on their side. There are large display cases featuring models and battle scenes from World War II.
Hungary was for the second time in the century in the camp of the losers and got dominated by the Soviet Union in 1948 under Rakosi and his Stalinist regime which led to the revolution of 1956.
The displays devoted to the tragic events of the 13 days uprising in October 1956 are the most poignant by far. Remarkable are the red, white and green Hungarian flags pierced in the centre. The revolutionaries cut the communist emblem which decorated the centre of the flag.
A complex and dramatic history!
I would advise this museum visit to the true amateurs.
Most notices are only in Hungarian, a few are in English.
Open 9 - 17 h (closed on Monday)
On Sunday: 10 - 18h
Free entrance. Directions: N.W. corner of the castle hill
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 Umbrellas on a Sunny Day by dcwizardLeave a Comment Directions: Near the Arpad Hid HEV station
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 by belgianchocolate
The museum of ethnography or the 'Néprajzi Muzeum'
is among the largest of it's kind in Europe.
139 00 Hungarian objects show you the
traditional culture of the Hungarian people.
The building is in front of the parliament
and used to house the 'royal high council'.
Do I need to tell that it is a magnificient
building. The amazing room shown in the
picture made us quit for sure.
The temporary exhibition we visited was of
a very high qualtiy. Being western European
we always seem to forget that other nations had
bagpipe instruments in their
history apart from the scottisch
All sorts of decorative bagpipes. The nicest
thing at the end of this temporary exhibit was the
opportunity to play in a cabine the instrument
yourself by a computer simulation.
Wen enjoyed that a lot.
The museum is internationally orientated.
The texts are provided also in English and
at the entrance a folder in different languages
was available.
Free with the Budapest card except
the temporary exhibit. Leave a Comment Phone: 473-2400Directions: In front of the parliament.Other Contact: Free with the Budapest card.
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 by belgianchocolate
Budapest has loads of museums. This was
the one I liked the most.
' Hungarian Museum of Commerce and catering'.
I think the museum has a huge collection
and only a parth is on permanent exhibition.
The definition I found in a tourist guide didn't
matched the museum at all.
We saw the 'Trade in Hungary in the first
half of the 20th century'- exhibition. That period is
my favorite. The collection includes a lot
of old posters and promotional material.
They also had some menu's from famous
restaurants in Budapest. A complete facade
and a complete interior of a shop were on
display. You could have a glimps of the inside
of the orient express in that period...
Simply fantastic. Did you know that when a lady
whent shopping in a very explusive textile
store , she sits down and the people from the
shop would bring all sorts of fabrics.
Or that a shop had a mechanic fox terrier
that knocks with his paws on the window
to get attention... You will find lots of special
items in this museum. We had a fantastic
guided tour from an older lady....
It was great to get a sence of that early 20th
century atmosphere. Leave a Comment Phone: 0036 1 375 6249Directions: Castle district Not far fromt the 'Matthias church'.
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