In Hungary, tourists will find a great choice of historic, architectural and nature landmarks. Old cities of the country are home to numerous interesting places, museums and exhibitions. Suburbs and rural areas are no less interesting as there are many nature parks and reserves that never cease to amaze travellers.
The village of Vijoi is an interesting historic and religious destination in Hungary. One of churches in the village exhibits a priceless artefact. This is the first printed Bible that was published by one of local typographies. When it comes to describing nature landmarks of the country, we ought to start from Bugac Nature Park, which total square exceeds 11 thousand hectares. Every day interesting shows and performances take place in the park to entertain numerous visitors. There are also several rides and taverns decorated in retro style.
Gemenc Forest is a unique place with rich flora and fauna. Here tourists have a rare chance to see rare plants, wild animals and birds. It’s possible to participate in a walking excursion and enjoy the beauty of the forest during a river voyage. Hortobágyi National Park is the third most important reserve in the country. This park is located in a steep area, so visitors will be amazed by large steep valleys with herds of cows, sheep, bulls and horses.
The town of Ipolytarnoc has become a true gem for zoologists. Long time ago, this area was covered with massive rivers. With time, the rivers dried, leaving only piles of petrified mud. This mud is a treasure for scientists as it still has traces of ancient animals, many of which have disappeared thousands of years ago. Petrified trees are one more precious finding in the area. Today, they are exhibited in one of local pavilions.
Nadudvar is a famous town known as a centre of pottery in Hungary. During more than two hundred years best pottery in the country is made in Nadudvar. Local craftsmen never cease to amaze travellers with their skilful and beautiful artworks. The most precious items were transferred to large galleries and art museums across Hungary.
Finally, the town of Körös-Maros is an interesting place with modern buildings, several entertainment centres, movie theatres and shopping centres. However, the local national park remains the biggest attraction of the region. Körös-Maros is considered one of the noisiest towns in Hungary and attracts visitors with its rich choice of entertainment.
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Cities and sights of Hungary
