Your Own Budapest.
Modern-Day City Life

Today, we won't be learning about a history book version of Budapest. Instead, we'll learn about the vibrant, controversial, and utterly charming city. And it's unbelievably entertaining! Together we'll "capture" two of the most modern and trendy districts - the university district (District VIII) and Erzsebetvaros (District VII), world-famous for its ruin bars. We'll visit the university and the breathtakingly beautiful library. We will see one of the city's most interesting buildings, the Unger House, the National Museum, the magnificent Synagogue on Rumbach Street, and the Great Synagogue on Dohány Street. Not only is this Great Synagogue the largest in Europe, but it's also perfectly integrated into the modern-day diaspora and city life.

We'll find out where liberal arts students gather for their never-ending conversations about Shakespeare over a glass of Fröccs (by the way, what's that?) Or where the urban bohemians meet to have a few euros' worth of lunch, and where do the locals spend their evenings? (spoiler: not in ruin bars). We will visit uniquely special bookstores, vintage stores, cafés, cocktail bars, hostels, and courtyards. Let's stroll through the trendy Gozsdu Passage. We'll find the most exciting murals. We will figure out where to drink proper craft beer, where to sample and buy wine, and where to go for the evening. And, of course, throughout all this, we will be telling you about this city, which never ceases to amaze and delight you and make you love it forever. Come and visit!