Discover the mysticism of Zelená hora 5 gates, 5 chapels, 5 altars and 5 stars. The Church of St. John of Nepomuk on Zelená hora is one of the most original buildings in Europe, which still amazes people from all over the world to this very day. This UNESCO monument and work of the talented […]
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Get to know the unique charm of Holašovice You would be hard put to find another place offering so much charm in such a small space. Holašovice, situated in the middle of the harmonious landscape of Southern Bohemia, is surely the most charming village in the whole of the Czech Republic. The pride of this […]
Get to know the unique story of a city which history has attributed nicknames to such as “Stone Dream” or the “Golden City” and get to know its greatest jewels More than athousand years of building has left architectural gems in Praguewhich millions of visitors come to admire every year. Uncover the mystery of the […]
Get to know the pride of Olomouc – the Holy Trinity Column To create a monument of unrivalled size, wealth and beauty. That was what the citizens of Olomouc had in mind when creating the Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc. This column, which was included in the UNESCO monument list due to its historical and […]
Allow yourself to be enchanted by the gardens in Kroměříž During the summer, Kroměříž is reminiscent of the Garden of Eden. The local gardens, which are included in the UNESCO world heritage list, represent a perfect symbiosis of light, plants, water, art and architecture. The Castle and Gardens are some of the most beautiful in […]
Discover a true gem among the UNESCO monuments – Český Krumlov When you arrive in Český Krumlov, you will be captivated at first glance by the monumental panorama of the chateau here, which rises above the picturesque Renaissance architecture of the adjacent little town. Taking a walk through the historical centre will, thanks to its […]
Tótkomlós is a town in Békés County, Hungary. Sights Árpádian church of Nagykopáncs (Kopáncs-puszta) Farm Museum Elizabeth Park (including monuments) Main square Evangelical church Slovak country house Slovak ethnographic collection Monument of Slovak settlement Holocaust Memorial – Main Square, 2004. Dry-coastal coastal promenade with wildlife Monument to the 1956 revolution Birthplace of János Jankó Catholic church Reformed Church Lookout […]
Szécsény is a town in Nógrád county, Hungary. Culture The community centre co-ordinates and organises the cultural life of the town. We have several traditional festivals: Town Day at the end of May or at the beginning of June, Autumn Art Exhibition of Szécsény and Szécsény Vintage Festival. The cultural centre sponsors the Ferenc Erkel mixed-voice choir that has been performing […]
Kutná Hora, the silver treasury and a true gem of the country, was present at the very start of the boom in the Czech Kingdom. Architectural styles, unique buildings from various historical periods and a long history full of wine making. This is precisely what you will find in Kutná Hora, a city whose historical […]
Take a peek into a fairytale in Telč! It would be hard to imagine a more fairytale-like little town than Telč. A square which looks like it has come straight from the stories of Hans Christian Andersen, a romantic chateau and crystal clear fishponds surrounding the city. Telč is the most perfect example of the […]
Pusztaszabolcs is a town in Fejér county, Hungary. Sights Reformed Church Roman Catholic church, early baroque organ 375 Series Steam Locomotive (Exhibited at the Station) Location The city lies at the junction of roads 6205 and 6207 ; the 6209 road also passes through the administrative area and the suburban part of Felsőcikolapuszta ; Upper cycle is connected to the city center by road 62 112 . Budapest is 50 km away , Székesfehérvár is 35 km out of the two county towns of the county , and Dunaújváros is […]
Battonya city in the Southern Great Plain region, Békés county , Mezőkovácsháza district . Sights Roman Catholic (Holy Trinity) Church: Originally built as a single tower in 1814 , the classicist style church was rebuilt into two towers between 1934 and 1938 in neo-baroque style, dr. Based on the plans of Zoltán Pozsonyi. His altarpiece and frescoes were painted by Pál C. Molnár . Earthworker Movement Monument: Built by Barna Búza in 1981 to commemorate the 1891 uprising. Bust of Sándor Petőfi : Also the work of Búza […]
Mezőcsát is a small town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Northern Hungary, 35 kilometers from county capital Miskolc. Folk art Mezőcsát was the center of Hungarian folk pottery in the early 1800s . Here were potted the flower pots, which were then made famous by far-flung potters. For the first time, Miska jugs and bird-branded brandies were also made here. When the famous pottery families in the settlement became extinct, the masters of Tiszafüred took over […]
Take a walk through the Garden of Europe in the Lednice-Valtice Complex! There are not many places in the world which have received such care as the elegant area around the spectacular Lednice and Valtice chateaux. An absolutely unique park has been created here over the centuries, full of rare tree species, romantic little buildings, […]
Kaba is a town in eastern Hungary, in the county of Hajdú-Bihar. The town is located along the Hungarian Route 4, approximately 190 km from Budapest, the capital city and 32 km west from Debrecen, the county seat. A 3 kg (7 lb) meteorite landed near Kaba in 1857.
Berhida is a town in Veszprém County , Várpalota District , about 9.5 kilometers south of Várpalota . It belongs to Kiskovácsi since 1926 and to Peremarton since 1939 . Sights Church of King St. Ladislaus (13th century church with a double stone deck chair, which has only one pair in Europe) Kisfaludi Strobl Zsigmond II. world war memorial. Roman Catholic Church (1759, decorated with Cymbal frescoes) Restaurant (1964), according to […]
Füzesgyarmat is a town in Békés county, in the Southern Great Plain region of south-east Hungary. The city is famous for its hydrocarbon exploration and thermal water. Sights, tourist attractions City Hall Wenckheim Castle – Füzesgyarmat Castle Park Bath: With seven swimming pools – five open, one indoor and one partially covered – visitors are welcome. It is recommended for patients with musculoskeletal, nervous, gynecological […]
Balatonboglár, in Hungary, is a resort town situated on the south shore of Lake Balaton. It is the official centre of the Balatonboglár wine region, and is often called the “town of grapes and wine.” Between 1979 and 1991 Balatonboglár formed a single settlement together with Balatonlelle under the name Boglárlelle. Points of interest Roman Catholic Church, 1931-32. (monument) – designed by Dr. Iván Kotsis, professor at […]
Nagyhalász is a town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county , in the Ibrányi district . Sights Nyírvidék Small Railway Csuha-Kállay Mansion Originally a braid style building. The Eszter Anóka City Library operates here. From 2012, the venue of local marriages is the large hall of the mansion, which is also a space for temporary exhibitions. A Kállay memorial room has been set up in the […]
Velence is a town in the county of Fejér, Hungary, on the shore of Lake Velence. Its name is the same in Hungarian as that of the Italian city of Venice, though they are suffixed differently: “in Velence” is Velencén, while Velencében refers to the Italian city. Sights South of the traditional center of the settlement, in the park bordered by Fő utca […]
Strakonice is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Geography The town is located at the confluence of the Volyňka and Otava rivers. The municipal area comprises the districts of Dražejov, Hájská, Modlešovice, Přední Ptákovice, Strakonice proper (I and II), Střela, and Virt. The population is around 23,000. Close to the town is the natural […]
Alsózsolca is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Hungary. Sights Monument Reformed Church , built in 1792 in braid style . It was consecrated in 1795 and built by Miklós Báró Vay. The names of the Vays coincide with the history of the settlement, as the family has done much for the economic and intellectual development of the settlement over the centuries. The crypt of the […]
Jászfényszaru is a town in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county, in the Northern Great Plain region of central Hungary. Sights Roman Catholic Church (All Saints)Aerial view of the church Kiss József Local History Collection: can be visited since 1983 Papp castle Rimóczy Castle Monuments Holy Family Statue: It stands next to the Roman Catholic Church. (Made in 1769 ) Holy Trinity Statue: It stands next to the Roman Catholic Church. World War […]
Martonvásár is the 11th largest town in Fejér county, Hungary. It’s a popular tourist destination in Hungary because of the Brunszvik Palace where Ludwig van Beethoven stayed and wrote “Für Elise”. There is also a museum for Beethoven. The town is also famous for its English garden. Sights Brunswick Castle , English Garden (70 hectares) Kindergarten museum Beethoven Museum Agricultural Research Institute of the Hungarian Academy […]
Lőrinci is a town in Heves County, Hungary, situated on the Zagyva River just north of Hatvan, in the northwest corner of the Great Hungarian Plain. The northern district of the town is called Selyp. György Kepes was born here in 1906. A large power plant overshadows the south of the town. Points of interest St. Michael’s Church St. Anne’s Chapel Towers- Schossberger Castle in Selypen Country house […]
Zsámbék is a town in Pest County, in Hungary. Sights Premontrei monastery ruins Remains of a three-aisled premontrei basilica and monastery. It was built in the 13th century (1220-34) in late Romanesque style. It burned down in the 15th century and thencame tothe Paulists , whorebuilt it in theearly Gothic style. In 1763 it was destroyed by the great Komárom earthquake. Currently, the interior of the ruin can […]
Kisbér is a town in northern Hungary, in Komárom-Esztergom county. It is the administrative centre of Kisbér District. The town was first mentioned in 1277. Sights Kisbér from the 1800s to the II. It was a stronghold of Hungarian horse breeding until World War II. The famous Kisbér half-blood was bred in the stud here . 1874 . On March 17 , 1960 , the “unbeatable wonder mare,” Treasure and 1960 , was born in the stud . and on […]
Jászkisér is a town in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county, in the Northern Great Plainregion of central Hungary. Sights The old Reformed church was built in 1657, which was rendered unusable by the floods of the Tisza. The damaged building was rebuilt in 1758 in late Baroque style, its tower was built in 1770. The old Catholic church was completed in 1773, but was demolished in 1905 to provide enough […]
Komádi is a town in Hajdú-Bihar County , Berettyóújfalu District . Sights The comedy fair: According to known sources, in 1891 the first fair was held in the village. The fair soon became well-known, as not only everyday tools were sold, but also buyers could buy animals. The fairgrounds were full at almost every fair, and buyers and traders also came regularly from Transylvania . The […]
Vámospércs is a town in Hajdú-Bihar county, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary. Location It can be approached 20 km east of Debrecen , on the main road 48 . The settlement is the transport hub of the surrounding area, Ligetalja . The Debrecen – Nagykároly (Carei) railway line passes through it , the utilization of which is currently low, but its role may increase due to the reviving Hungarian- Romanian economic relations. History Vámospércs is a long-inhabited settlement. It first appeared […]
Szikszó is a small town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Northern Hungary, 15 kilometres (9 miles) from county capital Miskolc. Sights Bethania manor Gothic Protestant Church Wine cellars Economy This is where the HELL Energy site operates. History Szikszó was first mentioned in documents in 1280. It belonged to the estate of the Aba clan. After 1370 Aba Estates in the area became the […]
Tiszalök is a town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, in the Northern Great Plain region of eastern Hungary. Sights Churches Its Reformed church was built in the 18th century . (the church was blown up by German troops retreating in World War II) Its Roman Catholic church was built in 1887 . (the church was blown up by German troops retreating in World War II) Hydroelectric power plant The Tiszalök dam is the first significant structure […]
Mezőhegyes is a town in Békés county, in the Southern Great Plain region of south-east Hungary. It is home to the Hungarian State Stud (Hungarian: Mezőhegyesi Állami Ménes), founded in 1784 and famous for its Nonius, Furioso-North Star and Gidran breeds of horse. Sights Church of St. George (Roman Catholic). Dedicated: 1846 . on July 12. Roman Catholic parsonage. Built in 1865 Reformed Church . Dedicated: 1909 . on September 1. Evangelical church. Consecrated in 1949 . on September 23 Water tower and pump house (built […]
Rákóczifalva is a town in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county, in the Northern Great Plain region of central Hungary. The easiest way to get there is by road on the main road 442 connecting Szolnok with Kunszentmárton . Attractions Educational trail Bear Museum Varsány Community House (formerly: Cinema) Village house 1956 Memorial and Museum House of Old Times, collection of objects opened in 2017 Sights Kuruc Tradition Preservation Association Tradition festival Feast […]
Csákvár is a city in Fejér county , in the Bicske district . It is located in the northern part of the county, in the Zámolyi Basin , on the edge of the Vértes Mountains. Vértesboglár 6, Lovasberény 13, Bicske 19 and Oroszlány are 24 km away from the surrounding major settlements . Its suburban parts include Móriczmajor, which is located 5 km northeast of its center; in the latter part of the settlement, the number of […]