{"id":196094,"date":"2021-03-07T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-hungary-famous-for\/"},"modified":"2021-03-07T04:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-07T01:00:00","slug":"what-is-hungary-famous-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-hungary-famous-for\/","title":{"rendered":"#What is Hungary famous for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2809d711658\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2809d711658\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-hungary-famous-for\/#10_things_Hungary_is_famous_for\" >10 things Hungary is famous for<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-hungary-famous-for\/#1_Hot_Springs_and_Thermal_Spas\" >#1 Hot Springs and Thermal Spas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-hungary-famous-for\/#2_Paprika\" >#2 Paprika<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-hungary-famous-for\/#3_Goulash\" >#3 Goulash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-hungary-famous-for\/#4_Tokaji_wines\" >#4 Tokaji wines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-hungary-famous-for\/#5_Olympic_medals\" >#5 Olympic medals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-hungary-famous-for\/#6_Lake_Balaton\" >#6 Lake Balaton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-hungary-famous-for\/#7_Ruins_bars\" >#7 Ruins bars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-hungary-famous-for\/#8_Hungarian_Language\" >#8 Hungarian Language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-hungary-famous-for\/#9_Famous_Landmarks\" >#9 Famous Landmarks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-hungary-famous-for\/#10_Famous_Hungarians\" >#10 Famous Hungarians<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#What is Hungary famous for?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">From the ruins bars to goulash and paprika, without forgetting the famous sites and people, we will explore the things that make Hungary known worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Located in the heart of Europe, it\u2019s a landlocked country surrounded by Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, and Austria. Hungary is one of the oldest countries on the continent, with a long and rich history. Tourism has increased heavily in the last decades, particularly after entering the EU, making the country even better known.<\/p>\n<p>But without further ado let\u2019s explore <strong>what is hungary famous for<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_things_Hungary_is_famous_for\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_things_Hungary_is_famous_for\"><\/span>10 things Hungary is famous for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hot_Springs_and_Thermal_Spas\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hot_Springs_and_Thermal_Spas\"><\/span>#1 Hot Springs and Thermal Spas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When I think about Hungary, the first thing that comes to my mind is the thermal baths of Budapest. We have all seen the images of people playing chess in a steam-rising outdoor hot pool \u2013 it\u2019s a poster image and Budapest and Hungary.  There are more than 1000 hot springs in Hungary, and more than 120 are in Budapest. Hungary is the hot spot in Europe for thermal baths (pun intended).<\/p>\n<p>Thermal waters have been used since Roman times, and over the centuries, bath complexes were built to enjoy their healing properties. Budapest became known as \u201cthe city of Spas\u201d \u2013 the two most famous baths are Sz\u00e9chenyi Thermal Baths (where the famous chess pics are taken) and Gell\u00e9rt Spa and Bath (lovely art nouveau style building and a landmark by itself).<\/p>\n<p>Yet, Budapest is only the tip of the Iceberg here. Thermal baths are spread throughout the country, and they are an integral part of the Hungarian culture and lifestyle. Lake H\u00e9v\u00edz is one of Hungary\u2019s natural landmarks and is considered the world\u2019s biggest natural thermal lake available for swimming. S\u00e1rv\u00e1r Spa, Miskolctapolca Cave Baths (a natural cave with thermal water flowing through), and Hagymatikum bath complex are also very well-known and wonderful locations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell%C3%A9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Hungary Famous For\" class=\"wp-image-16515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell\u00e9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell\u00e9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell\u00e9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell%C3%A9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Hungary Famous For\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell\u00e9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell\u00e9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gell\u00e9rt-Thermal-Baths-Budapest-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Gell\u00e9rt Spa and Bath<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Paprika\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Paprika\"><\/span>#2 Paprika<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The peppers used to produce paprika originate in Central Mexico, where they have been cultivated for centuries. However, it was the Hungarians that really fell in love with it, after being introduced in the 16th century by the Ottomans.<\/p>\n<p>Today Hungarian Paprika is one of the most major sources of commonly used paprika worldwide. In fact, the word itself has a Hungarian origin. A quick visit to any Hungarian market will marvel with the amount of diversity of paprika available. It became a Hungarian symbolic heritage, almost an obsession.<\/p>\n<p>Hungarians use it in everything from spicy sausage (kolb\u00e1sz) to fish soup and cake. It can be used to spice things up or to add color and flavor. There are major kinds of Paprika, sweet, spicy, and smoked. Some of the most famous Hungarian dishes that use Paprika include Paprikash, Hungarian Stew, Potatoes with paprika, paprika paste, paprika sauce, and obviously goulash.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/The-Great-Market-Hall-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"What is Hungary known for\" class=\"wp-image-18908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/The-Great-Market-Hall-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/The-Great-Market-Hall-Budapest-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/The-Great-Market-Hall-Budapest-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/The-Great-Market-Hall-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"What is Hungary known for\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-18908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/The-Great-Market-Hall-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/The-Great-Market-Hall-Budapest-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/The-Great-Market-Hall-Budapest-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Great Market Hall Budapest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Goulash\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Goulash\"><\/span>#3 Goulash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Goulash, or Guly\u00e1s in Hungarian, is the most famous of the Hungarian dishes. You have probably heard of it and probably tasted it, but believe us that there\u2019s nothing like trying a goulash in Hungary. Tasty, delightful, and hearty, it\u2019s an indispensable part of the Hungarian cuisine that many families cook weekly and that tourists need to try when <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>ing to Hungary.<\/p>\n<p>It is possible to trace goulash back to the 17th\/18th century when it was a popular meal among shepherds. Its simplicity and flavor made it popular with other people, including soldiers, pheasants, and even nobility, and later on restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>This soup of meat and vegetables seasoned with paprika and other spices is also popular in other central European countries, like Austria, Serbia, Chechia, and Slovakia.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Goulash-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Famous things about Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-20942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Goulash-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Goulash-Budapest-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Goulash-Budapest-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Goulash-Budapest-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Goulash-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Famous things about Hungary\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Goulash-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Goulash-Budapest-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Goulash-Budapest-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Goulash-Budapest-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Goulash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Tokaji_wines\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Tokaji_wines\"><\/span>#4 Tokaji wines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tokaji (or sometimes Tokay) is one of the most famous wine regions in the world and is arguably the oldest official wine region in the world (though Portugal also claims that award with the Port wine). Tokaji region produces a wine noted for its sweet tones made from grapes affected by noble rot. It is typically a dessert wine.<\/p>\n<p>The volcanic soil with high concentrations of iron and lime. and the location of the region with a unique climate, beneficial to this particular viniculture, due to the protection of the nearby mountains created perfect conditions for world-class wine. This quality is well-known for a long time, and the Tokaij has earned the epithet of \u201cWine of Kings, King of Wines\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the famous consumers of this wine include the Habsburg monarchy (which had its own brand \u2013 the imperial tokay), Louis XIV of France, Queen Victoria of England, Peter, the great of Russian, and many more.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Caves-Tokaj-em-Hercegkut.jpg\" alt=\"top attractions of Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-20945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Caves-Tokaj-em-Hercegkut.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Caves-Tokaj-em-Hercegkut-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Caves-Tokaj-em-Hercegkut-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Caves-Tokaj-em-Hercegkut-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Caves-Tokaj-em-Hercegkut.jpg\" alt=\"top attractions of Hungary\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Caves-Tokaj-em-Hercegkut.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Caves-Tokaj-em-Hercegkut-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Caves-Tokaj-em-Hercegkut-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Caves-Tokaj-em-Hercegkut-150x105.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Tokaj cellars, Hercegkut in Hungary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Olympic_medals\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Olympic_medals\"><\/span>#5 Olympic medals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hungarians are amazing at sports and that shows on their Olympic medals record. Hungarian athletes have won a total of 498 medals (491 at Summer <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s and 7 at Winter), 176 gold, 149 silver, 173 Bronze medals. To put this in perspective,  it means Hungary has the second-highest all-time number of gold medals per capita of any nation behind only Finland and that it\u2019s the nation with the most Olympic medals that never hosted the Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Hungary has sent athletes to most Summer Olympics and every Olympic game. They only missed 1920 because they were excluded due to world war I and took part in the 1984 soviet boycott. They also got gold medals in every Summer Olympics that participated and has at least 10 medals since 1932. The numbers are astonishing for a less than 10 M inhabitants country.<\/p>\n<p>Fencing with 87 medals (37 golds), Swimming with 73 (28 golds), and canoeing with 80 (25 golds) are the most successful Olympic sports in Hungary.  However, we need to mention the 9 gold medals in water polo making them the world leaders in this sport, which is sometimes considered the Hungarian national sport.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Lake_Balaton\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Lake_Balaton\"><\/span>#6 Lake Balaton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hungary is a landlocked country, but it has its own freshwater small sea. Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe and a favorite beach destination in Hungary. Located about 80 km southwest of Budapest it has 598 square km and a maximum depth of 12 meters.<\/p>\n<p>The most important resort towns around the lake are si\u00f3fok, Keszthely, Balatonf\u00fcred, and Zam\u00e1rdi. Si\u00f3fok is famous for attracting a young crown due to having lots of clubs and summer parties, while Balatonkenese hosts several traditional food events.<\/p>\n<p>During the peak season, between June and August, the water temperature is about 25\u00ba C, making it perfect for swimming and water activities. You should note that most of the beaches consist of rocks and grass, but some resorts have artificial sandy beaches.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lake-Balaton-in-Hungary.jpg\" alt=\"Everything about Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-20946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lake-Balaton-in-Hungary.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lake-Balaton-in-Hungary-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lake-Balaton-in-Hungary-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lake-Balaton-in-Hungary-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lake-Balaton-in-Hungary.jpg\" alt=\"Everything about Hungary\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lake-Balaton-in-Hungary.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lake-Balaton-in-Hungary-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lake-Balaton-in-Hungary-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lake-Balaton-in-Hungary-150x94.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Lake Balaton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ruins_bars\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ruins_bars\"><\/span>#7 Ruins bars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the last 20 years (or so), the ruins bars became of the most famous things in Budapest and consequently, in Hungary \u2013 they have become an attraction almost as popular as the Buda Castle of the Parliament. Szimpla was the first of ruins bar, and the idea behind it is as simple as brilliant \u2013 set up a bar in an abandoned building offering affordable drinks for Budapest\u2019s young and creative people.<\/p>\n<p>15 years later, Szimpla still exists and but now there are dozens of ruins bars or other alternative spaces with similar ideas and designs attracting people from all over the world. They became part of the city, of the culture. Some are still part of this alternative movement, like Fogas H\u00e1z and Szimpla, others are more commercial. Nevertheless, as a whole, they are one of the most famous things in Hungary, particularly among young and party people.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Hungarian_Language\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Hungarian_Language\"><\/span>#8 Hungarian Language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Hungarian language is really something\u2026 with 44 letters, 14 vowels, 26 cases, and some really complex rules, it is usually considered one of the most difficult languages to learn. Plus, if you have ever tried to read something in Hungarian, you might have noticed the really long words. This h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ens because it\u2019s an agglutinative language, where suffix and prefix are added to the words.<\/p>\n<p>Hungarian is a Uralic language, which means it\u2019s very different from the majority of the other European Languages. The closest languages are Finnish and Estonian and a few other smaller languages spoken in Scandisnavia and northern Russia. This means the Hungarian has Asian origins, and completely different from the Indo-European languages. With 12-13M speakers, Hungarian is the most Spoken of the Uralic languages.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Famous_Landmarks\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Famous_Landmarks\"><\/span>#9 Famous Landmarks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hungary is one of the oldest countries in Europe, and with such a long history and unique culture, there are plenty of beautiful landmarks. Most of the Famous Landmarks in Hungary are located in Budapest, the capital and biggest city, but there are also some very interesting monuments throughout the country.<\/p>\n<p>These landmarks attract people from all over the world to visit Hungary creating a huge inflow of tourism in the last decade. Some of the most popular and well-known landmarks in Hungary include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hungarian Parliament<\/li>\n<li>Buda Castle<\/li>\n<li>Matthias Church<\/li>\n<li>Sz\u00e9chenyi Thermal Baths<\/li>\n<li>Esztergom Basilica<\/li>\n<li>Eger Castle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Budapest-In-Winter.jpg\" alt=\"Best things about Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-18919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Budapest-In-Winter.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Budapest-In-Winter-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Budapest-In-Winter-768x465.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Budapest-In-Winter.jpg\" alt=\"Best things about Hungary\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-18919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Budapest-In-Winter.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Budapest-In-Winter-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Budapest-In-Winter-768x465.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Hungarian Parliament<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Famous_Hungarians\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Famous_Hungarians\"><\/span>#10 Famous Hungarians<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, and most importantly, the people. Like in every other country, it\u2019s the people who make the country. They represent the country and are their ambassadors. We have already established that Hungarians are great at sports, so there are quite a few sports people on this list, but there are also inventors, scientists, and other famous personalities.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the omst famous Hungarians include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ferenc Pusk\u00e1s \u2013 One of the best football players of all time and captain of the famous Hungarian 1950s Hungarian National team;<\/li>\n<li>Albert Szent-Gy\u00f6rgyi  \u2013 Scientist who discovered vitamin C, after extracting it from paprika;<\/li>\n<li>Ern\u0151 Rubik \u2013 Inventor of the Rubik cube;<\/li>\n<li>Ferenc Liszt \u2013 a virtuous composer, regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time;<\/li>\n<li>Zsa Zsa Gabor \u2013 Miss Hungary, and famous actress (Moulin rouge 1952 and Lili 1953);<\/li>\n<li>Houdini<strong> <\/strong>\u2013 Yes, that Houdini, was born in Budapest as <strong>Ehrich Weisz<\/strong>. Possibly the most famous illusionist and stunt performer of all time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Planning a trip to Hungary? Looking for even more information? Check our other articles about Hungary!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 days in Budapest itinerary;<\/li>\n<li>Budapest in Winter;<\/li>\n<li>Should you go to Budapest or Vienna?<\/li>\n<li>Budapest or Prague?<\/li>\n<li>From Budapest to Bucharest;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pin it for later<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/What-is-Hungary-famous-for-1.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Hungary Famous For?\" class=\"wp-image-20956\" width=\"390\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/What-is-Hungary-famous-for-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/What-is-Hungary-famous-for-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/What-is-Hungary-famous-for-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/What-is-Hungary-famous-for-1.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Hungary Famous For?\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20956\" width=\"390\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/What-is-Hungary-famous-for-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/What-is-Hungary-famous-for-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/What-is-Hungary-famous-for-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \">Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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