Hungarian wine has never been so exciting. more than ever before, wine tourism is taking off in the country, revealing a beguiling mix of tradition & innovation. With ancient, underground, rock-hewn cellars & wineries of cutting-edge design, Hungary offers much to experts & amateurs alike. This new guide, written by Budapest resident & wine writer Robert Smyth, visits each of the country`s wine regions, meets the winemakers, tastes the wines & makes recommendations of who to watch. Broaden your palate with some classy new vintages & become familiar with some of the tongue-twisting native grape variets that are increasingly in demand on world wine lists. ...

The Michelin National road map of Hungary at 1:400, 000 scale is ideal for route planning. The map gives comprehensive coverage of national road networks showing all major motorways, dual carriageways, national & regional main roads & some single-lane roads. [[ Also shows unsurfaced roads & tracks & major footpaths. Distances between major locations are marked along roads, with total distance & several intermediate distances shown. A quick-reference chart of distances & driving times between major locations is also included. The map also

Includes:: a grid-referenced index of principal place names. Clear, easy-to read cartography shows roads in reds, yellows & white with black outlines. [[ Major topography is indicated with relief shading.]] Woodland & forest is marked with green shading. Built-up urban areas are clearly marked in yellow. Airports, ferries, railways are also marked. National & administrative divisions are marked. Tourist sites are marked, such as castles, ruins & national parks; as are sports & recreational facilities. Also

Includes:: a quick reference panel giving national driving regulations, including speed limits, equipment requirements (e.g. bulb kits, warning triangles) & seatbelt rules. Town plans & regional enlargements:- Budapest at 1:1, 000 scale



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Hungary on a large, double-sided indexed map at 1:300, 000 from Mair Dumont, with a plan of central Budapest & special features to aid route planning & navigation: a fold-out flap in the jacket gives an overview of the whole area covered by the map plus the adjoining regions & highlights popular locations, with the grid reference system in the margins making it easier to find places on the main map. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable without damaging the map surface, is provided for making selected locations more prominent when navigating. The map divides the country east/west, with the western side extending to Vienna & Bratislava. Road network

Includes:: minor local roads & selected unsurfaced tracks, indicates motorway services, toll stations, traffic restrictions & routes not recommended for caravans, gradients, etc. & gives driving distances on main routes. Scenic routes & viewpoints are highlighted. Railway lines & local airports are included, as well as the country

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Hungary in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Hungary in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Hungary at 1:500, 000 on a clear road map from the Swiss cartographic publisher Kümmerly + Frey, with its index conveniently placed next to the map. Also included is an enlargement showing the environs of Budapest with road access to the city centre. Plain background with just faint relief shading & some spot heights makes rivers & lakes clearly visible. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. Road network

Includes:: selected country tracks & gives driving distances on main & selected secondary routes. The motorways are particularly well presented with, where appropriate, both the numbers & the names of junctions. Railway lines are included. Picturesque towns & villages are prominently highlighted & symbols mark other places interest, including sport & recreational facilities, castles & monasteries, etc. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 30’. * Map legend

Includes:: English.* The index is next to the map. Also included is an enlargement showing road access to central Budapest.



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The MARCO POLO map of Hungary, in which consistently beautiful routes & places are marked. With the self-adhesive mark-it stickers in the envelope flap, the targeted route can be emphasized & thus easily rediscovered the next time you look at the map. ...

Waterproof & tear-resistant, double-sided map from ITMB presenting on one side a clear, indexed street plan of Budapest with on the reverse & indexed map of Hungary at 1:540.000, plus an enlargement of the capital’s environs & a diagram of its metro network. On one side a street plan of Budapest extends, roughly, from the Magrit Islands to Independence Bridge & the Gellért Hill, & east/west from the Ferenc Puskás football stadium to the start of the cogwheel railway to the Buda Hills. The map prominently shows the boundaries of the Castle District & Danube River Embankment & of the Andrássy Avenue UNESCO World Heritage Areas. The map shows metro lines with station names, plus tram routes with stops & line numbers. For drivers, main traffic arteries are highlighted & one way streets are marked. The plan also indicates streets with staircases, numerous on the Buda side of the Danube. Symbols indicate various places if interest, institutions & facilities, including selected hotels. The plan is indexed & is accompanied by a diagram of the metro network, plus a map of the capital’s environs. On the reverse is an indexed map of Hungary at 1:540, 000, showing the country’s road & rail networks. Driving distances are marked on main & on most secondary & local roads. Symbols indicate various places of interest, the map shows boundaries & names of the provinces, & highlights national parks. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ 40’ respectively. ...

Road atlas of Hungary at 1:250, 000 combined with a street atlas of Budapest at 1:20, 000 from Cartographia, presented in a handy glovebox size & spiral-bound format, each section with an extensive index, plus an enlargement of the Budapest region, etc. The road atlas section shows six different classes of roads, plus cart tracks & selected local footpaths. The maps indicate toll roads, scenic routes, sections closed to motorized traffic, gradients, locations of LPG fuel supplies, & driving distances on most local roads. Roads with a bicycle path & recommended cycle touring routes are also marked. Railway lines are shown with stations & stops. Narrow gauge lines, funiculars & ski lifts are included & on Lake Balaton ferry routes are marked. Picturesque towns or villages & other places of interest, including national parks & protected areas, are highlighted. Symbols mark locations of campsites & youth hostels, castles & churches, folk museums, spas, swimming pools, etc. The maps have no geographical coordinates. Extensive index lists all the localities with their postcodes & gives population details. The atlas

Includes:: an enlargement presenting the environs of Budapest (extending north to include Esztergom & Visegrad) in greater detail, plus a comprehensive distance table. The section with the street atlas of Budapest at 1: 20, 000 shows tram, bus & trolleybus routes with stops & line numbers; metro & suburban railway stations also have line numbers. For drivers, the atlas indicates main traffic arteries, one way streets, pedestrianized zones, & car parks. Streets are annotated with selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses. Important buildings are highlighted & named, & symbols indicate other places of interest and/or facilities. Extensive index

Includes:: lists with addresses of museums & other cultural or educational establishments, embassies, etc. Also provided is a diagram of the city’s nighttime public transport lines. Map legends for the two sections & other explanatory text include English.PLEASE NOTE: both the road atlas & the street atlas are also available separately.



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Hungary in Cambridge University Press’s Concise History series; exploring the history of a range of countries worldwide. Chronicling the country’s modern history since the Middle Ages, each title in the series has been comprehensively researched & written by an academic specialising in the field. Individual chapters chart the history of the nation, either by century or notable periods in its past, & are aimed both at those studying at undergraduate level or who may have a deeper interest in the country. ...