Carpathian Basin

Topography

The Topographical Tapestry of Budapest Budapest, often referred to as the “Heart of the Carpathian Basin,” is strategically nestled at the core of this geographical region. This positioning places it on an age-old route that bridges the Transdanubian hills with the expansive Great Plain. To give a perspective on its location, Budapest is 216 kilometers (134 mi) southeast of Vienna, 545 kilometers (339 mi) south of Warsaw, 1,565 kilometers (972 mi) southwest of Moscow, 1,122 kilometers (697 mi) north of …

Learn more   →

Great Age of Migrations

The Great Age of Migrations and the Making of Hungary Hungary’s history, particularly of Budapest, is intrinsically linked with the mass movements of tribes and cultures across continents—events historically known as the Great Age of Migrations. This period, spanning several centuries, saw the Hungarians move from the northern reaches of the Ural Mountains to the banks of the Middle Volga and eventually to their current homeland in Central Europe. It is a tale of conquests, alliances, and resilience, shaping the …

Learn more   →