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It is a constant in the Hungarian capital: its taste for festivals and cultural events. If spring brings together all lovers of music and the arts, in winter the city prepares for the  Gőzölgő Festival, focusing on local cuisine and of course music.

While warming spirit with the sounds of bandscoming from all corners of the country or in neighboring Germany, you can taste the Hungarian delicacies and above all and especially, their spirits and wines. Best of all: access to the concerts are free.

Where?

The Gőzölgő Festival is celebrated in the  Erzsébet Square (Erzsébet tér in case you have to find the place in the guide), named on behalf of Empress Elisabeth “Sissi”, Erzebet in Hungarian, and presided over by a beautiful fountain symbolizing the four rivers of Hungary. The square is in the 5th street, on the Pest side.

The Gőzölgő Festival is held during the last weekend of February. In 2013 will be from the 23 to the 26. The stalls are open from noon to 10 pm. In addition there are special exhibitions of experts cocktail makers, wines and hot drinks, typically between 4 and 6 pm. These tastings prepare the body for concerts at nightfall.

 
Who organizes it?

The Gőzölgő Budapest Festival is organized by Akvarium Klub, located in the Plaza Erzesébet, so do not miss it. The Akvarium is not a simple nightclub as it is a true cultural space with live concerts, dance classes and cultural programs that change weekly.

Located in a charming building, it t is one of those essential places of Budapest´s nightlife.

 
Hungarian Gastronomy

Of course, you have to enjoy live concerts and live ¡the evening, but the traveler can not miss good food and local wine´s tasting . You can try it and buy it to take it home. Write down the following names to not miss the best of this exquisite cuisine:

    Pálinka. It is a spirituous liquor (with medicinal properties) made with native fruits and present in the Hungarian wineries from the late fifteenth century. Apricot can be (Barack), plum (Szilva), cherry (Cseresznye), pear (Korte) and specialties.
    Kürtőskalács. It is a spiral-shaped cake originally from Transylvania. It takes a special oven to bake, so it´s a professional confectionery and is very difficult to do in a home. It is made with sugar, oil, flour and dried fruit.
    Mulled wine. A classic of the area mixed with tea, coffee, fruit juices. It is also common to find flavored with cinnamon or ginger. If you like strong drinks, then you have to mix it with Pálinka.

And finally,  remember that more than 100 varieties of coffee, tea, tea, sweets, wines, spirits and local delicacies come together in this winter festival.

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With this plan, you will go to your apartment in Budapest to go to bed and rest until the next day.

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Budapest is a lively city and starting with its busy airport it is a place of great emotion and beauty that attracts many tourists from all around the world. It has about two million inhabitants, and the main attraction points are all to be found in the centre.

Budapest was named “The Pearl of the Danube” because of its high buildings and of the magnificence of its numerous bridges.

It is divided in two parts by the Danube River: on one hand you will find the Buda side and on the other the Pest side. Buda is the old town, its buildings are all a little decadent, but it preserves a great charm. Pest is the new modern part, with its elegant streets, its shops and its fashionable cafés; everything looks like a big city from the beginning of the 20st century (around 1900). The best way to start your journey is to go to Buda taking the lovely funicular that goes up the hill to the neighborhood of the fortress, one of the most romantic districts of the capital. From this height you will enjoy a fantastic scenic view over the Danube and the whole city. A little further south is the Royal Palace, which includes the National Gallery where the major Hungarian pieces of art can be found.

Budapest is also known for its spas and its many hot springs, which date back to the Roman times. The most important one is in the Gellert Hotel, built in Liberty style, with its rooms covered with mosaics (symbol of the city). However, if you want to enjoy the atmosphere of a Turkish bath, we suggest you to go to the Kiraly baths, dating back from the mid 1500’s!

Another interesting itinerary includes the famous Pastry Shop Gerbeaud, furnished with original furniture from the eighteenth century. It is the oldest and most famous pastry shop in town. On a sunny day you must sit in the sunny terrace and enjoy the concerts and acts performed in the street.

Budapest has a lot of nightclubs, bars and clubs for all tastes: from the most characteristic such as pubs and taverns to quirky bistros where you can drink the best beers, or taste the delicious Hungarian cuisine. In addition, there are discos and nightclubs for house music lovers. You can for instance visit the Bahnhof, a large and popular disco for both locals and tourists.

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Budapest is a beautiful and historic city, famous for its spas. Known as the “Pearl of the Danube” this is probably one of the most beautiful cities in the old continent. There are thousands of tourists who visit it each year to learn more about its traditions. Among them, stands out the Budapest cuisine, a culinary legacy of which even the most demanding diners are left completely awe-inspired.

The traditional Hungarian cuisine enjoys unique flavours, despite gathering influences from multiple cultures, both ancient, and modern coming from Austria, France or Italy. Its cuisine is rich in spicy aromas and flavours and dishes among their more common recipes there are stews, soups, meats and fish. Although paprika is undoubtedly the star Hungarian ingredient.

Among the Budapest menus you�ll always find meat, especially game. It is usually served roasted or grilled. Among the most popular recipes there are “porkolt”, a variety meat stew; the “roston”, roasted meat, beef broth with marrow and “csirkepaprikás”, paprika chicken. One of the best known Hungarian meat products throughout the world is a type of salami known as “téliszalámi”.

However, “goulash” is the most international and typical dish. It is a thick soup made with small meat cubes with potatoes and “csipetke” (a cream made of flour and egg seasoned with paprika). The “újházi tyúkhúsleves” is another type of chicken soup with peas, mushrooms, carrots and pasta. Goose liver is typical too and it was inherited from France.

Fish lovers should try a fish soup called “halaszle”, made with fish, onions and paprika.
Rather typical of this place are the excellent fresh water fish such as pike, grilled catfish and trout with almonds. A dish to try is “paprika fish” (“halpaprikás”): soups that usually include at least three kinds of fish, onions and, of course, “paprika”.

To cook they use “tejföl” (fresh cheese such as “quark” which intensifies the flavours). Most main dishes are served with rice, homemade pasta such as “Galuška” or “tarhonya” (tiny meatballs baked with flour and egg). The salads are made of cucumbers, cabbage and peppers macerated in vinegar and many different kinds of vegetables.

Desserts are one of the Hungarian specialties. The most typical are the “pancakes”, the “somló”, a sponge cake with cream and rum, or the “palacsinta“, a delicious omelette filled with raisins, ground walnuts and lemon covered with chocolate cream. Also very typical are the sweet warm cakes with curd called “túrós csusza“.

Hungarian wine tradition is very famous. Tokaj wine is world famous, as well as wines from Lake Balaton region, full-bodied wines of Villány-Siklós region and Eger wines, in addition to the “Sangre de Toro”.

Travel to Budapest and taste its most delicious foods and get ready to unbutton your belt! Rent Apartments in Budapest to find the best accommodation. Enjoy your meal or, as they say in Hungarian: Jó étvágyat!