Gay ruin bars budapest
By Marla Martenson
When our niece launch out that I would be spending five days in Budapest, the first thing she said was, “You must go to a ruin bar!” My niece knows things&#;
A ruin bar? I knew Budapest had Roman ruins dating from the first century BC to the fifth century AD, when western Hungary was called Pannonia and part of the Roman Empire. The first Roman ruins were found in by a winemaker, and identified as the town of Aquincum.
So, the image in my leader was of hipsters sipping martinis or bottles of beer as they leaned against ancient columns under the moonlight. Which would have been faintly horrifying, and most likely and hopefully, unachievable.
Not so. Ruin bars must be experienced to be believed.
On the flat east bank of the Danube River lies the City Center of Budapest, crowded with previously condemned buildings near collapse. A visionary entrepreneur saw something other than ruin: charm and excitement that turned into a nightclub genre. There are many ruin bars in Budapest today, but the imaginative, an
Detours Gay Travel Blog
Gay Travel Guide: Budapest
- Brandon Folkes
- Nov 5,
Fast Facts:
- Capital City – Budapest
- Population of Hungary – Million ()
- Official Language – Hungarian
- Official Currency – Forint
Hungary is a fascinating country that sits right in the heart of Primary Europe, sharing borders with Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovania, and Austria. A country that exists from an eclectic and tumultuous history of war and destruction, now sits as a modern and developed nation with a rich and vibrant culture. Its capital city, Budapest, is the heart of the nation that today has a very present and active LGBTQ+ community.
Hungary was once considered the meeting indicate of where “East meets West” which was separated by the Danube River that runs right through the center of Budapest. The western side “Buda” houses the pretty Old Town and Castle Hill where the grand Buda Castle resides, whereas the western side “Pest” is the heart of the city’s cultural center. Pes
Budapest Gay Guide – bars, clubs, events and festivals
As illustrated by the recent flourishing Pride festival and its citywide parade and showcase concert, Budapest’s LGBTQ scene is lively and diverse. The number of gay-friendly cafés, bars and clubs is also on the rise. Whether you are looking for a queenly party or to participate the rainbow crowd at a summer festival, Hungary’s capital has much to offer, now and year-round. English-language resources, such as the Pink Budapest mentor, provide details on attractions and activities. Here we present our round-up of what’s out there to see and do.
Gay bars and clubs
When it comes to diversity, downtown Budapest features a colourful mix of bars from long-established locales to contemporary cosmopolitan hangouts. Set by statuesque Liberty Bridge, riverfront Why Not Budapest is the place to go for cocktails, light bites, frequent karaoke parties, even bingo shows and quiz nights. Concerts and transvestite attractions also feature. Found halfway between focal Ferenciek tere and the Astoria transport hub, Habroló is a pocket-sized desti
Budapest Gay Travel Guide
Upcoming Events in Budapest
&#; 20 August
Szent István ünnepe – St. Stephan's Day: national holiday of Hungary, commemorating the foundation of the Hungarian state and named after the first king of Hungary. Festivities and activities all day elongated, culminating in the striking fireworks over the Danube river at
&#; 31 December
New Year's Eve in Budapest: with lots of concerts, races, parties, cruises and the fireworks along the Danube river.
About Budapest and its gay life
The Hungarian capital Budapest, picturesquely situated on the Danube river and with a diverse architectural and cultural heritage of its centuries-old history, is one of the twenty most popular tourist destinations in Europe.
Budapest's cityscape is marked by influences from many parts and eras of Europe: from Ottoman-era Turkey and Habsburg-era Vienna to industrial-era English engineering and post-communist Berlin's 'ruin chic'.
Among the many sights of Budapest are, for example, the Buda Castle Palace and the Parliament Building, Fisher