Let's discover Budapest downtown through the eye of late characters, actors, presidents and folk artists
Tour description
I show you important historical characters and their stories behind who appeared in Budapest during the eventful 20th century.
I share some personal story of my family how we survived the 2nd WW and the challanges of the communism
What role have they played in the Hungarian people's life?
You also going to discovere the so called "gerilla sculptor" Mihaly Kolodko's famous and funny miniatur sculpts.
-Statue of Peter Falk,,
We start our discovery tour here. With the introduction of the legendary actor who figured the character of Colombo
-Parliament, square
I inteoduce you the story of the largest Parlament building in the world!
Lso You will learn about how the function of this institute has changed during the turbulent 19th and 20th century
- Liberty Square
Discover together the tiny miniature statues of Mihaly Kolodko the so called "Guerilla sculptor" and real-sized statues of President George W.. Bush and President Ronald Raegen
I will explain their role in the amazing progress from the cold war to a peaceful ending of socialism.
if you like we can light a candle at the memorial of the victims of the Nazi terror in Budapest.
then we visit the interactiv fountain that let you go through dry if you know the trick :)
Continue with , "Officer's statue (according to urban legends rubbing his belly brings good luck to the visitors :)
- St Stephens square.
The square is periodically used for cultural events.
I will let you know the secrets of this iconic and breath-taking neo-reneissant building that offers wonderful shots for camera enthusiastics.
-Four Seasons historical building
I tell you here why is that building is special due to its past since 1904
You can enjoy the beautiful view on the Chain Bridge and the entire Buda Castle
-Vörösmarty square
This place with the Verbally Palace beautiful Art deco building will give us a travel back in time to the end of the XIX.th century.
- "Scientists are human too"
You can try the interactive screen-installation dedicated to the world famous Hungarian scientists
Fun point: I introduce the one and only Pop Art Toilet to you which is a mixture of an exhibition and a functioning public toilet (if necessary) :)
i introduce you tge larcest Arz deco building that is unyquein its kind
-Next I guide you to a place where you can find the last existing showroom and art shop in Hungary dedicated entirely to the traditional folk art products such as rare black ceramic plates, embroidered shirts and many more all made by registered artist.
Every item is strictly made by hand, no mass product gadgets can be found here.
-The beautifully renovated Paris courtyard
This is the largest Ard-deco/Neo Gothic building in the World and show you around in the rarely seen amazing enterieur too.
Join me for this tour andI promise you will return to your room with great memories and with smile :).
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