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Displayed in an earthquake-proof, nitrogen-filled vitrine beneath the dome of Hungary’s Parliament, the Holy Crown is illuminated solely by artificial light, revealing an upper cruciform of darker, purer gold composed of four 51 mm-wide bands, surmounting a lower circlet of lighter, silver-alloyed gold, whose cloisonné enamels feature Greek inscriptions—all lavishly embellished with pearls and gemstones.
Legend of the Holy Crown – Budapest, Parliament
Legend of the Holy Crown (Budapest, Parliament) Fact of the Hungarian figure „St. Stephen and others – First christian saints in…
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The only surviving contemporary image of St. Stephen is woven into the dense gold embroidery of the semicircular, bluish-purple Hungarian Coronation Mantle—once a chasuble donated by Queen Gisela to the Székesfehérvár basilica, later adopted as the traditional coronation cloak, and now safeguarded in the Hungarian National Museum.
Saint Stephen – Esztergom
Saint Stephen – Esztergom Fact of the Hungarian figure „St. Stephen and others – First christian saints in Hungarian Kingdom” Part…
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The Karos Visitor Centre of the Age of Land-taking (Honfoglalás Kori Látogatóközpont) in Karos, Hungary, offers an immersive exploration of the early Hungarian conquest period. Opened near the archaeological sites where 10th-century princely cemeteries were excavated, the centre combines exhibition spaces with experiential programs such as archery, horseback riding, and historical craft demonstrations. Architecturally inspired by ancient Hungarian motifs, it serves as both a memorial and an educational space, reinforcing the cultural memory of the Árpád dynasty’s early power base in the Upper Tisza region.
First centre of the Arpads – Upper-Tisza Region
First centre of the Arpads – Upper-Tisza Region (Karos Visitor Centre of the Age of Land-taking) Fact of the Hungarian…
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Attila the Hun is depicted in the 14th-century Illuminated Chronicle (Chronicon Pictum), wearing a royal crown and holding a sword and orb as symbols of his power and authority. In medieval Hungarian historiography, especially during the 13th and 14th centuries, Attila was reimagined as a predecessor of the Hungarian kings and an integral part of Hungary’s national mythology. His image in the Illuminated Chronicle reflects this tradition, blending historical memory and legend to emphasize Hungary’s ancient roots and royal continuity.
Mythical centre of Attila – Óbuda (Sicambria)
Mythical centre of Attila – Óbuda (Sicambria) Fact of the Hungarian figure „Myth of the Hungarian land-taking – Ópusztaszer” Part of…
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The Holy Right Hand displayed in its neo-Gothic reliquary of silver and cut glass, crafted in Vienna in 1862 to the designs of József Lippert, chief architect to the Primate of Hungary.
Legend of the Holy Right Hand – Sâniob (Szentjobb)
Legend of the Holy Right Hand – Sâniob (Szentjobb) Fact of the Hungarian figure „St. Stephen and others – First christian…
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The 1896 Millennial Exhibition in Budapest. This panoramic view captures the grand Millennial Exhibition held in Budapest’s City Park to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the Hungarian conquest of the Carpathian Basin. Iconic structures like Vajdahunyad Castle and Heroes’ Square, along with cultural and technological displays, showcased Hungary’s past, present, and future.
1896 Millennial Exhibition – Budapest
1896 Millennial Exhibition – Budapest – Heroes Square Fact of the Hungarian figure „Myth of the Hungarian land-taking – Ópusztaszer” Part…
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The Blood Oath, authored by Bertalan Székely, is a fresco that was created between 1895 and 1897 for the ceremonial hall of Kecskemét’s City Hall. This artwork illustrates the legendary blood oath taken by the seven Hungarian chieftains. The ritual is represented by the bull’s head bowl, which is inspired by the Nagyszentmiklós Treasure, symbolizing the foundation of the Hungarian tribal alliance.
Legend of the Blood Contract – Kecskemét
Legend of the Blood Contract – Kecskemét – Blood Contract painting in the Town Hall by Bertalan Székely Fact of…
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The White Horse Legend in the Illuminated Chronicle. Hungarian envoys offer a white horse to Prince Svatopluk in exchange for land, symbolizing the legal and ritual foundations of the Hungarian land-taking narrative.
Legend of the white horse – Zalavár (Mosapurc)
Legend of the white horse – Zalavár (Mosapurc) Fact of the Hungarian figure „Myth of the Hungarian land-taking – Ópusztaszer” Part…
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The Nagyszentmiklós Treasure, a collection of 23 elaborately decorated gold vessels discovered in 1799 in present-day Sânnicolau Mare (Romania), stands as a key archaeological find illuminating the early history of the Carpathian Basin and inspiring theories like Gyula László’s „Double Land-Taking” hypothesis.
The theory of double land-taking – Sânnicolau Mare (Nagyszentmiklós)
The theory of double land-taking – Sânnicolau Mare (Nagyszentmiklós) Fact of the Hungarian figure „Myth of the Hungarian land-taking – Ópusztaszer”…
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The Turul Monument in Tatabánya, erected in 1907 atop Kő-hegy to commemorate the Battle of Bánhida (907 – By chronicle Árpád, the second Grand Prince of the Magyars, destroyed the army of Szvatopluk here), depicts the mythic Turul bird protecting the city, symbolizing Hungarian heritage and standing today as a prominent landmark and tourist attraction.
Legend of the Turul – Tatabánya
Legend of the Turul – Tatabánya – Turul Monument Fact of the Hungarian figure „Myth of the Hungarian land-taking – Ópusztaszer”…