Hatvan is a town in Heves county, Hungary. Hatvan is the Hungarian word for „sixty“. Sixty lies on the banks of the Zagyva . Its average altitude is 105 m. The river already flows between water protection facilities, so the thickening of the area is no longer typical. In terms of climate, the Mátra , from which light air comes in, and the valley, which reduces the strength of the […]
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Karcag is a town in the county of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok , the center of the Karcag district , the most populated settlement in the geographical, historical and ethnographic micro-region of Nagykunság . Sights City center: 1. The main square of Karcag, the area around the Town Hall and the Church Garden were started to be landscaped in 1882, and the grove, also called the promenade, soon became extremely popular. At […]
An impregnable fortress in Central Bohemian Mountains. Standing in northwest Bohemia on a hill near Litoměřice, two towers referred to as White and Black are all that has been left from a castle, which in turbulent medieval times used to guard precious religious artefacts and serve as a seat of important noble families. Nonetheless, even […]
The royal seat was built in the 13th century as a support base for the ruling family of Přemyslids. The Protected Landscape Area of Křivoklátsko conceals a castle which, due to its excellent location surrounded by forests full of game, was a favourite of many Czech kings. This royal residence was built in the 13th […]
Keszthely is the center of the Keszthely district, located in Transdanubia , in Zala county , in the western corner of Lake Balaton, with a lively tourism , an important economy , a significant history and culture . Due to its favorable location and accessibility by both road and rail, Keszthely and the surrounding area is a preferred holiday destination. Sights Festetics Castle (Helikon Castle Museum) Lake Balaton Museum Georgikon […]
Várpalota is a town in Western Hungary, in the Transdanubian county of Veszprém. It was a mining town during the Socialist era, but the mines have been closed. Most of the citizens work in the nearby cities, Veszprém or Székesfehérvár. Points of interest Várpalota Castle In the center of the city, in the Freedom Square, which is easily accessible from all directions, stands the castle of the castle […]
Békés is a town in Békés county, Hungary. It lies about 10 km (6 mi) north of Békéscsaba and 190 km (118 mi) east of Budapest. Tourist sights Széchenyi square (main square) with several historical buildings City hall Protestant church (Zopf style) Roman Catholic church (1795) Greek orthodox church (one of the northernmost ones) Jewish Synagogue (partially restored, interior and woman’s gallery preserve original form, now a „pálinka“ center) School […]
Fót is a town in Pest county, Budapest metropolitan area, Hungary. Sights Immaculate Conception Catholic Church One of the most famous sights of Fót. It was built between 1845 and 1855 in the romantic style on the plans of Miklós Ybl . In addition to the Vigadó in Budapest , it is the most significant work of Hungarian romantic architecture . Károlyi Castle The predecessor of Károlyi Castle was a one-storey, castle-shaped 18th century building, on which a floor was built […]
Paks is a small town in Tolna county, central Hungary, on the right bank of the Danube River, 100 km south of Budapest. Paks as a former agricultural settlement is now the home of the only Hungarian nuclear power plant, which provides about 40% of the country’s electricity consumption. History The settlement was already inhabited in ancient times. It has played a role […]
Komárom is a city in Hungary on the south bank of the Danube in Komárom-Esztergom county. Komárno, Slovakia, is on the northern bank. Komárom was formerly a separate village called Újszőny. Sights The majority of the historical and cultural sites, including the town center of the former Komárno, were well preserved and remain to this day. The county and town halls, the courthouse, St. […]
Százhalombatta is a town in Pest county, Hungary. The name of this town in Hungarian literally means „One hundred tumuli“ referring to the tumulus field at the edge of the town. Sights It got its name from the Iron Age mound tombs (also known as kurgans, tumulus, kunhalmas) on its border . 7-6. It was built in the 16th century by the people of the […]
Dombóvár s a town in Tolna County, Hungary. Sights Natural Science Showroom: Since 1991, a material presenting a part of the county’s birdlife has been placed in the teaching center classroom of the Downtown Primary School. In addition to ornithological material, a collection of trophies, eggs, nests, fruits, beetles, and butterflies can also be viewed in the shelves. The Illyés […]
Göd is famous for its thriving tourism. It has a thermal spa open almost 365 days a year with its water already declared as rich in minerals. Göd is a small city in Pest County, Hungary. From Budapest, it can be reached by car on the main road 2 or the M2 motorway , by train on the Budapest – Szob railway line ( Alsógöd , Göd and Felsőgöd stops ), by Volánbus […]
Oroszlány is a city in Hungary, Komárom-Esztergom county, Central Transdanubia region, located on the North-West flanks of the Vértes Mountains. It has a population of 20.487. The main tourist attraction of the town is the 18th-century Camaldolese monastery of Majk. Tourism Water tower – Haraszthegy Built in the 1960s, the monster is unique in the country in terms of shape. During its heyday, it provided water to […]
Monor is a city in Pest County , Monori District . Until 2006, when it became independent, the village of Monorierdő also belonged to it. Cultural life The Monori Strázsák Folk Dance Association was named after the Strázsa „mountain“. Gemini Television: broadcasts in the settlements of telephone district 29 three times a week. The newspaper of the local government of the settlement is published […]
Veresegyház is a town in Pest county, Hungary. Sights monument Roman Catholic church : built in 1777 in braid style by Kristóf Migazzi , Bishop of Vác , his name and the cardinal’s coat of arms can be seen on the facade of his tower. Its famous semicircular sanctuary and the XVIII. century main altarpiece in which a child is brought before Jesus . the monumental building of the parish and the stone cross not far from the lake , on its pedestal the Virgin […]
Balmazújváros (Bâlmașuivăroș), (Balmazójwarosz), (Neustadt auf d. Heiduckenboden), (Balmašujvaroš), (Bülmajuyvaroş) is a town in Hajdú-Bihar county, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary. Sights Statue of Peter Veres Péter Veres Memorial House Semsey Andor Museum Trianon plaque Kossuth statue Statue of St. John of Nepomuk Agrarian Socialist Monument Roman Catholic Church Hungarian Reformed Church German Village Church
Mohács is a town in Baranya county, Hungary on the right bank of the Danube. History Two famous battles took place there: Battle of Mohács, 1526 Battle of Mohács, 1687 These battles represented the beginning and end, respectively, of the Ottoman domination of Hungary. In Roman times there was a camp on the banks of the Danube near Mohács. In the […]
Gyömrő is a town in Pest county, Budapest metropolitan area, Hungary. The City of Gyömrő is situated in the center of the hilly region of Monor, in the outskirt of the capital city, Budapest. The whole territory of Gyömrő is 26,51 km², its internal area is 6.45 km². Sights Gyömrő became part of Count Teleki’s estate at the end of the […]
Szigethalom is a city in Pest county , in the Szigetszentmiklós district . It is a settlement belonging to the Budapest agglomeration , an important public transport hub. Sights Monument to the victims of the First World War in the old cemetery. Monument to Soviet soldiers killed in World War II in the Rákóczi Street Cemetery. Kopjafa in memory of Lady Diana in the Rákóczi street cemetery. The 1848-49 revolution and […]
Hajdúnánás is a town in Hajdú-Bihar county, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary. Sights Reformed Church: braid style , late 18th century Main square (solar structure), with City Hall, Kossuth and Bocskai statues, open-air stage City Cultural Center, Hajdúsági country house: neo-classical style , 19th century end Hajdúnánás spa Ostrich farm Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Grammar School and Vocational High School building Fern : The protected natural value of Hajdú-Bihar county . Hajdúnánás engineering of the M3 motorway. Culture The […]
Mátészalka is a town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, in the Northern Great Plainregion of eastern Hungary. It is on the Kraszna River, 52 kilometers from the city of Nyiregyhaza. Sights Mátészalka Swimming Pool and Thermal Bath – A new indoor swimming pool connected to the beach was completed in the autumn of 2007, with a six-lane swimming pool next to it with a training pool, […]
Pomáz is a small town in Pest county, Hungary. It is located on the HÉV commuter train line from Budapest to Szentendre. Sights Home Foundation Monument Local History Collection Ethnographic Collection (Hungarian) Nationality Collection, Serbian Cross (Gothic) Monastery Mansion: eclectic style Luppa Mausoleum Radnai Villa Reformed church: classicist style Roman Catholic church ( baroque ) and parish Serbian Orthodox Church Teleki – Wattay Castle […]
Dabas is a town in Pest county, Hungary, and the center of a microregion. It has a population of 16,000. History The town consists of four different parts: Upper Dabas, Lower Dabas, Gyón and Sári. The village of Dabas was already a populous settlement in 1270, but in the Ottoman era the whole region became totally deserted. In the 18th century four new villages […]
The Krkonoše Beer Trail is 35 kilometres long. It connects four microbreweries. The trail leads through the most beautiful parts of the Krkonoše Mountains and you can combine it with a hike to the highest mountain, Sněžka, however, the breweries are the main destinations. And if you manage to drink at least two beers at […]
Mezőtúr is a town in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county in Hungary, located southeast from Budapest and 88 miles away by rail. It possesses important potteries. Large herds of cattle are reared on the communal lands, which are productive also of wheat, rapeseed and maize. Several well-attended fairs are held here annually. Attractions Monuments Mezőtúri reformed big church ( 1792 , rebuilt 1843- 1845 ) Reformed Church in New Town […]
A unique Baroque spa – Kuks East Bohemian Kuks is one of the most beautiful Baroque complexes in the Czech Republic. Set out to discover the story of a place which in its heyday easily equalled the largest spa towns in Bohemia and whose architectural value amazes visitors from all over the world to this […]
Kisvárda is a town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary near the border of Slovakia and Ukraine. It is the 3rd largest town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg after Nyíregyháza and Mátészalka with a population of 16 669 people. The Subregion of Kisvárda lies between two large landscapes, the Nyírség and the Rétköz. Kisvárda is just 22 km (14 mi) from the border of Ukraine, 30 km (18.6 mi) from Slovakia. History The conquering Hungarians found a hill fort here in 895 […]
Visit the Krkonoše National Park – an Arctic island in the middle of Europe! The Krkonoše National Park is one of the most valuable natural areas in all of Central Europe. The highest Czech mountain range, it is a unique mosaic of ecosystems which have remained here as a reminder of the ancient glacial past. […]
Mezőköves is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Northern Hungary. It lies 50 km (31 mi) from Miskolc and 15 km (9 mi) from Eger. Points of interest Matyó embroidery Matyó Museum City Gallery ( paintings by István Takács ) Little Jankó Bori Memorial House St. Ladislaus Church ( frescoes by István Takács ) Zsóry Spa and Bath Hadas district ( Matyó country houses, typical 19th century country streets) Agricultural Machinery Museum History The area has been inhabited […]
Jihlava Zoo: all corners of the world The pavilion with beasts of prey, the African village, Hacienda Escondido or the Asian park – you can see all of this at Jihlava Zoo, which does not try to astound visitors with its size (its area is a mere 6.5 ha), but does try to ensure that […]
Csongrád is a town in Csongrád County in southern Hungary. Main sights The Main Square obtained its definitive shape in the first half of the 10th century, its streets are wide with many trees. The Main Street is lined by old plane trees. The road running along the grammar school in Secessionist style leads to the old town. This part […]
Experience a medieval world wonder – the Old Town Astronomical Clock! Every hour, hundreds of tourists from all over the world with cameras at the ready gather in front of the Old Town Hall to enjoy a fascinating mechanical performance which in the Middle Ages was considered one of the wonders of the world. The […]
Szarvas is a town in Békés County, Hungary. Sights Szarvas Botanical Garden (Szarvasi Arborétum) Bolza Castle (Bolza-kastély) Dry Mill (Szárazmalom) Sámuel Tessedik Muzeum (Tessedik Sámuel Múzeum) Szarvas Spa (Szarvasi Gyógyfürdő) Csáky Castle (Csáky-kastély) Mitrovszky Castle (Mitrovszky-kastély) György Ruzicskay Art House (Ruzicskay György Alkotóház) Lutheran Old Church (Evangélikus ótemplom) New Lutheran Church (Evangélikus újtemplom) Slovak Country House (Szlovák tájház) Name […]
Brno Observatory: a stellar experience for young and old If you are looking for an unusual experience, come to the observatory in the city centre of Brno. At this planetarium you can gaze at the starry sky from any location on Earth. On the dome of the planetarium is an electronic viewing tower, thanks to […]
Unsleeping patron of the city of Litomyšl While walking through Litomyšl it is unthinkable to miss visiting the central historical square Smetanovo náměstí, which is adorned by the ancient Marian Column ancient, historic houses and the town hall with an astronomical clock, as well as the elegant monument to the great native Bedřich Smetana, built […]