HUNGARY ( EUROPE )

15 PLACES TO VISIT IN HUNGARY
















What can you do in HUNGARY

Following centuries of successive habitation by Celts, Romans, Slavs, Gepids and Avars, the foundation of Hungary was laid in the late 9th century by the Hungarian grand prince Árpád in the conquest of the Carpathian Basin. His great-grandson Stephen I ascended to the throne in 1000, converting the country to a Christian kingdom. By the 12th century, Hungary became a middle power within the Western world, reaching a golden age by the 15th century. Following the Battle of Mohács in 1526 and about 150 years of partial Ottoman occupation (1541–1699), Hungary came under Habsburg rule, and later formed the great power Austro–Hungarian Empire together with Austria.

Hungary's current borders were established in 1920 by the Treaty of Trianon after World War I, when the country lost 71% of its territory, 58% of its population, and 32% of ethnic Hungarians. Following the interwar period, Hungary joined the Axis Powers in World War II, suffering significant damage and casualties. Hungary became a satellite state of the Soviet Union, which contributed to the establishment of a four-decade-long communist dictatorship (1947–1989). The country gained widespread international attention regarding the Revolution of 1956 and the seminal opening of its previously-restricted border with Austria in 1989, which accelerated the collapse of the Eastern Bloc. On 23 October 1989, Hungary became again a democratic parliamentary republic.






1. Budapest

Budapest is the capital and most Populous city of Hungary, one of the Reviews largest Cities in the European Union and sometimes Described as the primate city of Hungary. It has an area of ​​525 square kilometres (203 square miles) and a population of about 1.8 million within the administrative limits in 2016. It is both a city and county, and forms the center of the Budapest Metropolitan Area, the which has an area of 7.626 square kilometres (2,944 square miles) and a population of 3.3 million, Comprising 33 percent of the population of Hungary. Budapest Became a single city occupying both banks of the Danube river with the Unification of Buda and Óbuda on the west bank, with Pest on the east bank on November 17, 1873.The history of Budapest Began with Aquincum, originally a Celtic settlement that Became the Roman capital of Lower Pannonia. Hungarians arrived in the territory in the 9th century. Their first settlement was pillaged by the Mongols in 1241-42. The re-established town Became one of the centers of Renaissance humanist culture by the 15th century. Following the Battle of Mohács and nearly 150 years of Ottoman rule, the region entered a new age of prosperity, and Budapest Became a global city after its Unification in 1873. It also Became the co-capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, a great power that dissolved in 1918, following World War I. Budapest was the focal point of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, the Hungarian Republic of Councils in 1919, the Battle of Budapest in 1945, and the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.

 


 

 
2. Aggtelek National Park

Aggtelek National Park is a national park in Northern Hungary, in the Aggtelek Karst region. It was founded in 1985. It contains 198.92 km ² (of the which 39.22 km ² are under Increased protection). It has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1995. The largest stalactite cave of Europe is situated in this area: the Baradla cave (26 km long, of the which 8 km is in Slovakia, known under the name of Domica).

The first written documentation from the caves can be dated back to 1549. Since 1920 it has been used as a tourist attraction. Several of the caves have different specialties. For example, the Peace Cave has a sanatorium roomates help treating people Suffering from asthma.

  





3. Holloko

In the middle of the 13th century, in the aftermath of the Mongol invasion, construction of Holloko castle first Began as a means to protect the area against future attacks. At this time, the area around Holloko was held by the Kacsics noble clan. The castle was first Mentioned in records in 1310. The original village was built just below the castle walls. The Ottomans captured the castle in 1552 and for the next 150 years, control alternated between Ottoman and Hungarian forces. At the end of the Ottoman era (1683) the castle and the village were finally abandoned and the present village grew up below. Many of the existing houses were first built around this time. The houses, roomates Contain wood in their structure, have had to be rebuilt many times throughout the years due to periodic fires, the last being in 1909. In 1987, the village, castle ruins, and surrounding area were Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  




4. Siofok

Siofok is a city in Hungary on the southern bank of Lake Balaton in Somogy County. The city is one of Hungary's most popular holiday destinations, famous for its beaches and nightlife. Siófok is one of the richest municipalities of Hungary due to tourism. Often Hungarians call the town "the capital of Balaton", as it is the Reviews largest city on its shores and acts as the commercial and touristic hub of the region.

 




5. Debrecen

Debrecen is the second Reviews largest city in Hungary after Budapest. Debrecen is the regional center of the Northern Great Plain region and the seat of Hajdú-Bihar county. It was the Hungarian Reviews largest city in the 18th century [1] and it is one of the most important cultural centers of the Hungarians. Also Debrecen was the capital city of Hungary during the revolution in 1848-1849. During the revolution, the dethronement of the Habsburg dynasty was declared in the Reformed Great Church. The city also served as the capital of Hungary by the end of the World War II in 1944-1945.

 





6. Sziget

The Sziget Festival is one of the Reviews largest music and cultural festivals in Europe. It is held every August in northern Budapest, Hungary, on Óbudai-sziget ( "Old Buda Island"), a leafy 108-hectare (266-acre) island on the Danube. More than 1,000 performances take place each year.The week-long festival has grown from a student are relatively low-profile event in 1993 to Become one of the prominent European rock festivals, with about half of all visitors coming from outside Hungary, especially from Western Europe. It also has a dedicated "party train" service (with resident DJs) that transports festivalgoers from all over Europe. The second event (1994), labeled Eurowoodstock, was headlined by performers from the original Woodstock festival. By 1997 total attendance surpassed the 250,000 mark, reaching an all-time peak in 2016 with 496 000 visitors from 95 countries (the daily capacity having been raised to 90,000). Increasingly it is now being labeled as a European alternative to the Burning Man festival due to its unique features ( "an electronically amplified, warped amusement park that has nothing to do with reality")

 




7. Buda Castle

Buda Castle is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, and was first completed in 1265. In the past, it has been called Royal Palace (Hungarian: Kiralyi-palota) and Royal Castle (Hungarian: Kiralyi Vár, German : Königliche Burg).Buda Castle was built on the southern tip of Castle Hill, bounded on the north by what is known as the Castle District (Várnegyed), the which is famous for its Medieval, Baroque, and 19th-century houses, churches, and public buildings. It is linked to Clark Ádám Square and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge by the Castle Hill Funicular.The castle is a part of the Budapest World Heritage Site, which was declared a Heritage Site in 1987

  




8. Tokaj

The wine-growing area was first Mentioned by the name Tokaj in 1067. The town itself was first Mentioned in documents in 1353. Its first castle was a motte, which was destroyed during the Mongol invasion of Hungary. By the 14th century the town already had a stone castle, belonging to the Diosgyor estate.

After 1450 Tokaj was the property of the Hunyadi family, so after Matthias Hunyadi Became king, the town Became a royal estate. In 1705 Francis II Rákóczi ordered the castle to be destroyed.

After the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867 the town prospered, but when the world wars Came, it Suffered a lot, lost its importance and its town status. Even its role in wine trade was taken over by satoraljaujhely.

Tokaj was granted town status again in 1986 and it started to prosper again. Now the town is a popular tourist attraction.

 




9. Balaton-felvidek

The Balaton-felvidék (Balaton Highlands) wine region is located in the northwestern part of Lake Balaton on the southern slopes of the volcanic hills between the Káli Basin and Aszófo. Although situated a bit further away from Lake Balaton, the climate is mostly determined by the proximity of this large body of water. Viniculture Dates back to Roman times in the Balaton-felvidék region. This area is rich in white varieties producing elegant white wines with pleasant acidity and aromas. 

10. Esztergom

Esztergom, is a city in northern Hungary, 46 kilometres (29 miles) northwest of the capital Budapest. It lies in Komárom-Esztergom county, on the right bank of the river Danube, which forms the border with Slovakia there.

Esztergom was the capital of Hungary from the 10th till the mid-13th century when King Béla IV of Hungary moved the royal seat to Buda.

Esztergom is the seat of the prímás (see Primate) of the Roman Catholic Church in Hungary, and the former seat of the Constitutional Court of Hungary. The city has the Keresztény Múzeum, the largest ecclesiastical collection in Hungary. Its cathedral, Esztergom Basilica is the largest church in Hungary.

11. Szentendre 

Szentendre is a riverside town in Pest county, Hungary, near the capital city Budapest. It is known for its museums (most notably the Open-Air Ethnographic Museum), galleries, and artists.
Town centre in January

Due to its historic architecture and easy rail and river access, it has become a popular destination for tourists staying in Budapest. There are many facilities, including souvenir shops and restaurants, catering to these visitors.

12. Orseg

Sights, natural resources, historic reminiscent values, rich cultural and sacral regions in our country. Iron County, southwest corner found in this landscape, where the conquering Hungarians to protect the western gate guard's play was installed, who knew the heights pay attention to the line, who received various privileges minds work, fell directly under the authority of the king. From here the scenery name: Guard.

 





13. Disznovagas / Pig

The pig is an integral part of Hungarian culture. For those who have not participated in a pig-happy country, you do not know what will be left out. The old habits felevenítve winter season we offer you a genuine pig program where thatch and wood Porzsolt the swine, the kettle boiled loop of interest. Come to Lajosmizse, a small disznólkodás still not a crime! The Geréby Manor this year is disznóvágós program offers a variety of individual guests and companies alike.
 

14. Hortobagy National Park

Until recently it was believed that this alkaline steppe was formed by the clear cutting of huge forests in the Middle Ages, followed by measures to control the course of the Tisza River, allegedly resulting in the soil's current structure and pH. However, Hortobágy is much older, with alkalinization estimated to have started ten thousand years ago, when the Tisza first found its way through the Great Hungarian Plain, cutting off many streams from their sources in the Northern Mountains. The formation was finished by grazing animals and wild horses during the Ice Age, followed by domesticated animals.

 



15. Pecs

Pecs is a bit of a smaller city, but it still knows how to have fun. This is why it starts our list of best places to visit in Hungary. Pecs, which is located on the north side of the country, has exciting nightlife, great food, and wonderful things to do and see. While visiting Pecs, you will want to check out one of the many wineries, the Pecs Cathedral, the Zsolnay Museum, and the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter.