Hungary sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

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.

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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. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

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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.

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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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The official date of the formation of Hungary is 1001 but the first Hungarian tribes appeared here in the 9th century. By the 14th century, the Kingdom was governed by the Arpad Dynasty. In the early Middle Ages, it saw a series of military conflicts. Byzantium tried to conquer the Kingdom. Russian princes repeatedly infringed on its territory. One of the main destructive invasions for the country was the Mongolian one.

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In 1526, the Hungarian troop was defeated by the Ottoman Empire. Throughout the 16th century, the Ottoman possessions were gradually expanding. When the Ottoman Empire had failed in 1867, Austria-Hungary was formed and existed until 1918. After its collapse, Hungary was considered as a people’s republic. The new independent country was seriously weakened in the period of the Second World War.

Despite the complex and multifaceted history, Hungary managed to preserve its rich historical heritage but this is not an only thing the country is famous for. It is also notable for its upscale healing resorts. Its main value in this context is healing thermal springs. Now, there are modern balneological centers in many cities, including Budapest. The most famous historical resort is Debrecen that will impress you with a rich sightseeing program.

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Breathtaking national holidays also attract curious tourists to the country. On 20 August, the Day of St. Ishtwan is annually celebrated in Budapest. This beautiful historical holiday is held in honor of the first Hungarian King and goes hand in hand with interesting entertainments. In the central streets of Budapest, parades are organized. There are theatrical performances and concerts held in the squares. Interesting contests, fairs, food entertainments, free excursions and traditional evening fireworks  this holiday is the most interesting one not in vain.

The acquaintance with the national cuisine of Hungary is an interesting and exciting process too. Nowadays, Hungary is an only country in Europe where at restaurants you can taste fois gras prepared according to the classic recipe. National dishes are very nourishing and practical. The main components of the cuisine here are thick soups, fish dishes and pastry.

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The Great synagogue is located on Dohany Street in Budapest. It is one of the largest in Europe today. It was built in the middle of the 19th century. The largest Jewish community in Budapest lived in the area. Famous architect Ludwig von Förster worked on the project of a luxury building. He designed the equally beautiful building of the synagogue in Vienna before that. One of the main features of the two-story building is two towers with black domes. Their height is 44 meters.

Beautiful white and red bricks were used in the construction of the synagogue. Almost all the finishing elements of the historic building were preserved in their original form. The main hall never ceases to amaze with its scale. It can accommodate up to 3,000 parishioners at a time. Another building was built … Read all

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Budapest is famous for its unique thermal springs and baths. No wonder that one of the most beautiful bathing complexes in the world is located in the Hungarian capital. Thermal bath Gellert forms a single complex with a hotel of the same name and has been named after a high hill, at the foot of which it is located. The main feature of the historical thermal bath, built more than a century ago, is its unique architecture.

High marble columns and carved arches, beautiful marble finishes and elegant stained-glass windows, lined with elaborate mosaic baths and paired - a very aristocratic and refined atmosphere reigns here. The most popular among visitors is a lower tier, where there is a hammam, a sauna and three baths with water of different temperatures. Today, clients of the bath complex … Read all

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The best museum in the world for Hungarians is located in Hungary, in the city of Szentendre. All exhibits in the 'sweetest' museum of the planet are made of marzipan. The founder of the museum is the world-famous confectioner Károly Szabó. The marzipan museum was opened in 1994, since then its collection has been constantly expanded and renewed. The museum halls are a mediatory between the sumptuous pastry shop and the art gallery. Sometimes you can hardly believe that the masterpieces presented in the glass-paneled glass windows are literally made of sugar.

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