ELTE Alumni Get-Together Brings Community Together in Budapest!
Reconnecting in the Heart of Budapest: Highlights from the ELTE International Alumni Get-Together
The ELTE Alumni Get-Together in Budapest 2026 edition brought former students, global graduates, and international community members together. On 3 July, 2026, ELTE graduates gathered to explore some of the city’s iconic landmarks and historical monuments—with a fun, playful twist: there were challenges that two competing groups had to solve.
The tour began around Kossuth Lajos Square, taking in the grand architecture of the Hungarian Parliament and visiting the Lapidarium to explore historical stone fragments and architectural relics. Then the groups stopped at key national memorials, including the Monument of National Cohesion (Trianon Memorial) and the Batthyány Sanctuary Lamp (Batthyány-örökmécses), learning more about the historical significance behind these city landmarks.
At the next stop Szabadság Square (Liberty Square), participants took a stroll through one of Budapest’s most historic public spaces, discussing its surrounding architecture, embassy buildings, and complex history. The route moved down toward Deák Ferenc tér, stopping by the famous tribute tree covered in photos and messages left by fans over the years. Seamlessly blended into the walk there was a treasure hunt for the famous miniature bronze statues created by guerilla sculptor Mihály Kolodko.
If you missed out on the event or just want to relive the atmosphere, check out our event recap reel on Instagram to catch the smiles, speeches, and highlights from the afternoon!
Thank you to everyone who came and participated! We can’t wait to see you at the next event!
Join the global community of ELTE graduates!
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The event was sponsored by ELTE Alumni.
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