As we wrote earlier the tickets for the AC/DC concert in Budapest were expected to be sold out very fast. And they were! There are no more tickets available, so you should either look for another concert or just visit Budapest because of the nice attractions!
AC/DC at YouTube
Rakoczi Ferenc II, Originally uploaded by GuideToBudapest
A while ago we wrote about how beautiful Budapest can be with flowers all around the city the entire year. Last week we realized it again as we walked next to the Parliament. On the square in front of the Parliament we could see beautiful flowers in several colors in front of the II Rakoczi Ferenc Statue. II Rakoczi Ferenc is known as one fighting for liberation in Hungary in the start of the 18th century. At that time Hungary was opressed by the Habsburgs, and led by II Rakoczi Ferenc they fought for several years for their freedom. In the end Ferenc had to flee from Hungary, and later he died in Turkey.
Hundreds of years later Budapest received back the bones of II Rakoczi Ferenc, and the street on the Pestside of the Elisabeth Bridge is also named after him!
Not long ago we wrote an article about the history and the background for the 23 October, a national day in Hungary. Tomorrow the day will be here, and already from this evening several roads will be closed, and tomorrow there will be several roads closed for traffic and programs going on at several spots. So if you are planning to go to Budapest tomorrow, use your legs or public transport 🙂
In 2006 and 2007 there has been some trouble in the streets of Budapest the 23 October, but the police is prepared this year, and hopefully there will be no violence to be seen in the streets.
23 October – The Hungarian Revolution
The Forint has experienced some serious changes in the last months. Earlier this year one Euro could be bought for 230 Euros, but in these days the value has changed to approximately 280 Euros. The dollar, which earlier could be bought for around 150 forints, can now be bought for 200 forints.
Because of this, your money (Euro, Dollar) as a tourist will be more worth in Budapest in these days. For how long the Forint will be as weak as now is not possible to tell.
Even though it is so, some changing shops are still charging a lot as you change your money, so be sure to check that the difference between what they are selling and buying your currency for is not to big. For example: It they sell Euro for 285 Forints, they should sell Forints for 270 Forints. If the difference is like this, it is okay, but if it is bigger, you should look for another place. If you are lucky, you will find better places as well!
The Parliament on a foggy day, Originally uploaded by GuideToBudapest
This picture was taken during a guided tour in Budapest, and unfortunately it was a little bit foggy, so the guests were not able to make so nice pictures. But, we still had a good time, and Budapest has its charm and beauty, even when its foggy, so we hope you are able to enjoy this photo.
“Music and Atmosphere” is the title of a forthcoming series of concerts to be given by Hungarian Virtuosi in the Domed Hall of the Hungarian Parliament. Featured composers include Mozart, Händel, Vivaldi, Liszt, Saint-Saëns and Bach.
The concerts are all on Friday evenings and begin at 6 o’clock. Ticket holders arriving at 5 o’clock are invited to enjoy a guided tour of the Parliament building (with commentary in three languages).
HUNGARIAN VIRTUOSI CONCERTS
Violin soloist and conductor: Miklós Szenthelyi
17 october 2008, 6 p.m.
Vivaldi: G-major symphony
Vivaldi: B-major concerto for violin and cello
Saint-Saëns: The Carnival of the Animals – The Swan
Bach: D – moll concerto for two violins
Bach: E-major violin concerto
28 November 2008, 6 p.m.
Handel: Passacaglia
Vivaldi: B- major concerto for violin and cello
Vivaldi: B-major concerto for two violins
Mozart: D-major Divertimento
Liszt: II. Hungarian Rhapsody
12 December 2008, 6 p.m.
Vivaldi: G-major symphony
Vivaldi: B-major concerto for violin and cello
Saint-Saëns: The Carnival of the Animals – The Swan
Bach: D – moll concerto for two violins
Bach: E-major violin concerto
Concert ticket holders are invited to arrive on the evening of the concert at 5.0 p.m. for the opportunity to take part in a guided tour of the Parliament building. English-, German- and Hungarian speaking guides will lead visitors on a short tour including the grand staircase, the domed hall, the main reception rooms and, providing it is not in use, the debating chamber of the upper house. Photography is allowed, but the use of flashes is not permitted by the Crown Jewels.
Promoter of the concert series:
Bacchus Arts Studio
1055 Budapest Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3.
Tel: +36 1 488-7093
[email protected]
Source: Budapestinfo.hu
We just noticed that Budapest Sun is giving away two tickets for the Cadre Noir de Saumur in Budapest. If you want to be the lucky one all you have to do is join the Budapest Sun group on Facebook, and then some lucky person among those joining will get the two tickets.
For more information, read the Budapest Sun article.
AC/DC is going on a world tour, and all around the world the tickets disappear within seconds. The tickets for the Budapest concert were sold out after two weeks, and now TicketPro has no more tickets. There are though some companies offering tickets for the concert, so if you are looking for tickets for the AC/DC concert, WorldTicketShop claim to have free tickets.
AC/DC tickets for Budapest
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The concert will be 23. March 2009, in Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena!
Joseph Nador Square, Originally uploaded by GuideToBudapest
One of the nice things about Budapest is the fact that there are always colorful flowers located around in the city. Whatever time of the year you come to Budapest you will almost see flowers and plants around in the city. The picture above is taken at the Nador Joseph Square, located near the Gerbeaud Conditionary and the Vörösmarty Square.
During their last performance in Budapest more than 8000 people saw it in the SYMA Hall in Budapest. Now they are back, and this time the MOJSZEJEV Balett will perform in the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna at 19.00. For tickets go to eventim.
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