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Urban Oasis Opens in the Biodome of the Budapest Zoo
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Urban Oasis Opens in the Biodome of the Budapest Zoo

The Urban Oasis opened in the Biodome of the Budapest Zoo in the City Park on 1 July. The new indoor exhibition space with a floor area of about one hectare welcomes visitors with a genuine tropical and subtropical environment, lush vegetation and fascinating animals, including species that have not been seen by the public for generations. Visitors are also introduced to some fascinating palaeontological attractions: around thirty life-sized prehistoric reptiles can be viewed here. The Urban Oasis can be visited with Budapest Zoo admission tickets and passes, just like any other part of the Zoo.

Freddie Mercury as You Have Never Seen Him Before
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Freddie Mercury as You Have Never Seen Him Before

The House of Music Hungary’s new temporary exhibition, opening on 1 May, pays tribute to Freddie Mercury. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the birth of the world-famous artist, while forty years have passed since the legendary stadium concert that he and Queen performed in Hungary: it was the first major rock event by a Western superstar band behind the Iron Curtain. This double anniversary lends particular significance to the exhibition jointly organised by the House of Music Hungary and World of Freddie, the organisation dedicated to preserving the memory of the global icon. Visitors can discover a lesser-known, deeply human side of Freddie Mercury through hundreds of original personal objects, stories and immersive installations.

Iconic Statue of Archangel Gabriel on Heroes’ Square Brought Back to Life
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Iconic Statue of Archangel Gabriel on Heroes’ Square Brought Back to Life

The statue of Archangel Gabriel in Budapest’s Heroes’ Square was removed from its column in autumn 2024, after its condition became critical and intervention could no longer be delayed. The project, coordinated by Városliget Zrt., has now reached an important milestone: the complex scientific and conservation assessment has been completed. It has been established that the statue’s condition was even worse than the most pessimistic assumptions had suggested; however, the original bronze cast of the archangel can be preserved by making full use of the available conservation methods, and the statue is therefore expected to be remounted by the end of this year. The schedule for reinstallation also depends on the stabilisation of the approximately ten-storey-high Corinthian column that serves as a supporting pillar.