Debrecen is the second largest city of Hungary in terms of population. This place has been always famous for its rebellious spirit and craving for freedom. The inhabitants of Debrecen did not accept kings and emperors and the majority of them decided to change the faith from Catholic to Calvinism. Kossuth Lajos was the main Hungarian revolutionary, who proclaimed the independence of Hungary in famous until our days Calvinist cathedral. The architecture of the city is different from other cities of Hungary as here you will not find many details and decorations, but the grandiosity of buildings is really impressive. Calvinist Square that is also the beginning of Piac Street, is known by its amazing houses and street lights decorated with baskets of flowers.
In the national cuisine, one can trace very bright oriental features, the best confirmation of which is the abundance of meat dishes. They are mostly prepared from pork, generously flavored … Open
Locals are distinguished by a contagious vitality and a positive vision of life. They attach great importance to spiritual values and have their unique romanticism. These people are proud of … Open
The Most interesting religious and architectural monument is the Red church. This Protestant church, built of red brick, astonishes with its impressive size. It was built in 1887. The height of the tower of the Neo-Gothic church is 58.5 meters and can be seen from many city streets. The ancient church is noteworthy also for its interior decoration. Century-old frescoes with biblical motives were preserved in it. Within the walls of the huge church, up to 800 people can be accommodated at a time. Next to the outstanding religious building is a large picturesque park, which will be perfectly suitable for rest.
The beautiful Reformed Great Church, one of the largest religious buildings in the country, has been the main symbol of the city for many years. Its hall can accommodate about 3 thousand … Open
The Public Cemetery Debrecen is among the most beautiful sights in the city. It represents a magnificent architectural and park complex. Externally, the cemetery is more like a chic city park, where you can see everywhere huge pools, elegant benches and ancient sculptures. On the territory of the cemetery, there is a crematorium building, which is considered a true architectural masterpiece of the early 20th century. In the warm season, the territory of the cemetery is always decorated with luxurious flower beds. Some of its places offer a magnificent view of the city. The cemetery was founded in 1915, and since 1981 it has been considered a historical monument of national importance.