MyBuda
Category

Shopping

Category
Fashion

Budapest Style: Interview With the Hungarian Tailor Who Created the World of Pitti Uomo in the Castle District

Géza Béres is one the the city’s well known style icons with his stylish outfits. His colourful suits are designed by him: he is the owner of a small tailor shop in Buda and the founder of the first Budapest based Hungarian men fashion day, the Budapest Uomo. The owner of Dress Me And You will close a busy year, as he has travelled half the world again in the last 12 months. This year his suits debuted in Florence, Venice, Paris and Bangkok. We spoke to Géza after his latest Italian tour. Your international career is growing, you even won a professional award in Thailand. Tell us a bit about that! In Bangkok, I received the Golden Shears, which is an international tailoring award and I was the first European who won it in Bangkok. Because of the importance of charity there due to Buddhism, they also took into…

by
Read More
Shopping

Memento Park: A Journey Through History Amidst Giant Statues and Communist Memories in Budapest

Budapest, a city rich in charm and history, houses an unexpected treasure within its walls: the Memento Park. This open-air museum, located on the outskirts of the Hungarian capital, offers a unique and evocative experience, transporting visitors back in time to the era of the communist regime. A Monumental Park that Narrates a Complex Past Memento Park houses a collection of giant statues and monuments dating back to the communist period (1949-1989).Once symbols of the regime, these imposing works of art were removed from Budapest’s streets and squares after the fall of communism, finding new life in this park. Among the most iconic figures are those of Lenin, Marx, Engels, and Béla Kun, leader of the brief Hungarian Soviet Republic of 1919. An Emotional Journey through Reflection and Remembrance Strolling among these monumental statues, reaching up to 15 meters tall, is not just a suggestive experience, but a true journey…

by
Read More
Food & Drink

A Shopper’s Paradise: Unveiling the Treasures of Budapest’s Central Market Hall

Budapest’s Central Market Hall, a majestic landmark on the banks of the Danube, is not just a place to buy groceries – it’s a sensory adventure for any shopper. As the largest and oldest indoor market in Hungary, its history stretches back to the vision of Budapest’s first mayor, Károly Kamermayer. Opening its doors in 1897 after his retirement, the market became his lasting legacy. A Legacy Steeped in History: The story begins with Károly Kamermayer, Budapest’s first mayor, who envisioned a central market to ensure the quality and accessibility of fresh produce. Step inside this architectural marvel, a testament to the Neo-Renaissance style, and marvel at the towering arched windows that bathe the three floors in natural light. A Symphony for the Senses: The ground floor is a feast for all five senses. Vibrant fruits and vegetables create a colorful display, while plump sausages hang in glistening rows. The…

by
Read More