{"id":201827,"date":"2021-03-14T16:02:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-14T13:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/"},"modified":"2021-03-14T16:02:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-14T13:02:00","slug":"20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/","title":{"rendered":"#20 Famous landmarks in Hungary"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 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-6a3bbe40900d0\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#20_famous_landmarks_in_Hungary\" >20 famous landmarks in Hungary<\/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\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#1_Hungarian_Parliament\" >#1 Hungarian Parliament<\/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\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#2_Buda_Castle\" >#2 Buda Castle<\/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\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#3_Fishermans_Bastion\" >#3 Fisherman\u2019s Bastion<\/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\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#4_Szechenyi_Bridge_Budapest\" >#4 Szechenyi\u00a0Bridge, Budapest<\/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\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#5_Heroes_Square_Budapest\" >#5 Heroes\u2019 Square, Budapest<\/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\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#6_Memento_Park_Budapest\" >#6 Memento Park, Budapest<\/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\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#7_Dohany_Synagogue_Budapest\" >#7 Dohany Synagogue, Budapest<\/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\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#_8_Mattias_Church_Budapeste\" >\u00a0#8 Mattias Church, Budapeste<\/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\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#9_St_Stephens_Basilica_Budapest\" >#9 St. Stephen\u2019s Basilica, Budapest<\/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\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#_10_Szechenyi_Thermal_Baths_Budapest\" ># 10 Szechenyi Thermal Baths, Budapest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#11_Gellert_baths_Budapest\" >#11 Gellert baths, Budapest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#12_Votive_Church_in_Szeged\" >#12 Votive Church in Szeged<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#13_Egesszalok_Sodomb\" >#13 Egesszal\u00f3k S\u00f3domb<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#14_Lillafured\" >#14 Lillaf\u00fcred<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#15_The_Danube_River\" >#15 The Danube River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#16_Sopron_Firewatch_Tower_Tuztorony\" >#16 Sopron Firewatch Tower (T\u0171ztorony)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#17_Balaton\" >#17 Balaton<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/20-famous-landmarks-in-hungary\/#18_Hortobagy_National_Park\" >#18 Hortob\u00e1gy National Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#20 Famous landmarks in Hungary<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">Hungary is one of the oldest countries in Europe, with a proud culture and many interesting things to do and Landmarks. A good portion of the most <strong>famous landmarks in Hungary<\/strong> are monuments built in a baroque style typical of the imperial and prosperous Hapsburg era. Many of them are in Budapest, the capital and the biggest city of Hungary.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, many <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>ers focus on Budapest as it is a fascinating city with iconic landmarks and some wonderful things to do. However, in this post, we will also explore some of the most famous monuments outside Budapest and natural landmarks like the Danube river that crosses the whole country.<\/p>\n<p>To compose a thorough list of iconic Hungarian Landmarks<strong> and <\/strong>provide the most complete and informative article, we have invited some fellow bloggers to pitch in with their favorite <strong>Landmark in Hungary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_famous_landmarks_in_Hungary\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_famous_landmarks_in_Hungary\"><\/span>20 famous landmarks in Hungary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hungarian_Parliament\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hungarian_Parliament\"><\/span>#1 Hungarian Parliament<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Hungarian Parliament is possibly the most famous Landmark in Hungary, the most photographed, and the most impressive to look at. Located on the Pest side of the city, on the eastern bank of the Danube, it was designed by Hungarian architect Imre Steindl in neo-Gothic style and opened in 1902.<\/p>\n<p>Since its construction, the Parliament is the biggest building in Hungary and even today is one of the world\u2019s biggest legislative buildings. It is 268 meters long, 123 meters wide, and has a maximum height of 96 meters, making it also one of the highest in Budapest. It has a symmetrical main fa\u00e7ade overlooking the Danube and a central dome. Besides the size, it\u2019s also full of details like the coat of arms above the windows and the dozens of statues of famous Hungarians.<\/p>\n<p>The interior is also awe-inspiring, with 10 courtyards, 27 gates, 29 staircases, and almost 700 rooms. The famous part is probably the hendecagonal central hall with the Lower and Upper houses\u2019 huge chambers adjoining it. The holy crown of Hungary on display in the central hall is the final attraction of the parliament. It\u2019s possible to have guided tours to the Parliament to learn more about these and other features.<\/p>\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=\"Famous Landmarks In 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=\"Famous Landmarks In 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>Budapest Parliament<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Buda_Castle\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Buda_Castle\"><\/span>#2 Buda Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Located on castle hill on the Buda side of the Danube, the Buda Castle is the old historical palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest. Initially completed in 1265, the castle was built to protect Budapest from the Mongols and Tartars. In the 18th century, the extensive Neo-Baroque palace was built to house the Royal family. During WWII, it was heavily destroyed, but it was rebuilt to today\u2019s shape after the war, housing now the Hungarian National Gallery and the History Museum.<\/p>\n<p>This historic Hungarian landmark is part of the Budapest World Heritage site since 1987, and it\u2019s one of Budapest\u2019s most striking views. The location and size make it highly visible from almost anywhere on Pest\u2019s side. Don\u2019t miss the wonderful Mace tower, built in the 13th century and home to some important conflict during the centuries.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Buda-Castle-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Most known landmarks in Budapest\" class=\"wp-image-18254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Buda-Castle-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Buda-Castle-Budapest-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Buda-Castle-Budapest-768x466.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Buda-Castle-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Most known landmarks in Budapest\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-18254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Buda-Castle-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Buda-Castle-Budapest-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Buda-Castle-Budapest-768x466.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>View of the Buda Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Fishermans_Bastion\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Fisherman%E2%80%99s_Bastion\"><\/span>#3 Fisherman\u2019s Bastion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Also located on Castle Hill, and next to Mattias Church, you\u2019ll find the Fisherman\u2019s Bastion, one of the best-known landmarks in Budapest. Built from 1895 to 1902 to the 1000th anniversary of Hungary, it may look like a defensive building, but it was designed to be a lovely panoramic terrace, offering some of the best views in Budapest. And all we can say is that it worked!<\/p>\n<p>The Fisherman\u2019s Bastion is also a very symbolic landmark. It was built using Neo-Romanesque and Gothic architectural details to take us to early medieval times (when Hungary was founded) and enhance Matthias Church\u2019s beauty. The seven turrets may look like a Disney palace but they symbolize the 7 chieftains of the 7 tribes who founded Hungary in 895.<\/p>\n<p>Fisherman\u2019s bastion\u2019s lower terraces are free to visit and open 24\/7, while the upper terrace and tower can only be visited after purchasing a ticket. It may be a purely decorative monument with whitish walls, lots of windows, arches, arcades, and benches, but it\u2019s surely one of the most captivating and romantic sites in Europe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matthias-Church-Fishermans-Bastion.jpg\" alt=\"Famous Hugarian landmarks\" class=\"wp-image-18916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matthias-Church-Fishermans-Bastion.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matthias-Church-Fishermans-Bastion-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matthias-Church-Fishermans-Bastion-768x447.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matthias-Church-Fishermans-Bastion.jpg\" alt=\"Famous Hugarian landmarks\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-18916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matthias-Church-Fishermans-Bastion.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matthias-Church-Fishermans-Bastion-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Matthias-Church-Fishermans-Bastion-768x447.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Fisherman\u2019s Bastion and Mattias Church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Szechenyi_Bridge_Budapest\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Szechenyi_Bridge,_Budapest\"><\/span>#4 Szechenyi\u00a0Bridge, Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Noel Morata from Travel Photo Discovery<\/p>\n<p>One of the most noticeable landmarks you\u2019ll see right away in Budapest is the famous Szechenyi\u00a0Bridge that crosses the Buda (eastern side) to the Pest (western side) over the Danube River. The Chain Bridge in the capital city of Budapest is the first permanent bridge built-in 1894 to cross the Danube River in all of Hungary. This famous landmark is situated over significant areas of the Danube on Buda at the entrance of the Castle Hill area, funicular and Buda Castle, and on the Pest side with Szechenyi square, the Gresham Palace and the and the Hungarian Academy of <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science<\/a>s. There are nice walkways on both sides of the river banks with views looking up to Buda Castle from the Pest side and views back to the Pest better seen from above at Buda Castle and the Fisherman\u2019s Bastion.<br \/>More commonly known as \u201cthe Chain Bridge\u201d, it was one of the modern engineering marvels at it\u2019s time with beautiful ornamentations made with cast iron. There are walkways located on the bridge and it is also lit up at night time which is beautifully captured from both sides of the river and a nice walk to do in the evenings. Check out my post on visiting the Chain Bridge and taking\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/travelphotodiscovery.com\/best-places-to-photograph-budapest-hungary\/\">the best places to photograph Budapest\u00a0<\/a>for more inspiration to visiting this fabulous city.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Budapest-64.jpg\" alt=\"Top attractions of Budapest\" class=\"wp-image-20969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Budapest-64.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Budapest-64-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Budapest-64-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Budapest-64-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Budapest-64.jpg\" alt=\"Top attractions of Budapest\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Budapest-64.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Budapest-64-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Budapest-64-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Budapest-64-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><figcaption>Szechenyi\u00a0Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Heroes_Square_Budapest\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Heroes%E2%80%99_Square,_Budapest\"><\/span>#5 Heroes\u2019 Square, Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Tegan and Alex from Why Not Walk Travel Guides<\/p>\n<p>Heroes\u2019 Square, or H\u0151s\u00f6k Tere in Hungarian, is one of Budapest\u2019s most iconic squares. It features statues of the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars, or the heads of the seven Hungarian tribes that arrived in what is today Hungary at the end of the 9th century.<\/p>\n<p>Construction on the square began in 1896, in order to commemorate the thousandth anniversary of the arrival of the Magyars, with statues and improvements added over the course of the next 50 years. There are also other statues of leaders important to Hungarian history, as well as the Memorial Stone and Millennium Monument. Many of the statues were carved by sculptor Zala Gy\u00f6rgy. Today, Heroes\u2019 Square is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an important place to visit to get a feel for Hungarian history, from the Magyars to the years of Communist rule.<\/p>\n<p>Heroes\u2019 Square is a short walk from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/whynotwalk.com\/budapest-thermalbaths\/\">the popular Sz\u00e9chenyi thermal bath complex<\/a>, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts, which is located in the square itself and is very conveniently located near the major artery of Andr\u00e1ssy Avenue.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Heroes-Square-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Famous things of Budapest\" class=\"wp-image-20972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Heroes-Square-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Heroes-Square-Budapest-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Heroes-Square-Budapest-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Heroes-Square-Budapest-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Heroes-Square-Budapest-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Heroes-Square-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Famous things of Budapest\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Heroes-Square-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Heroes-Square-Budapest-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Heroes-Square-Budapest-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Heroes-Square-Budapest-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Heroes-Square-Budapest-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Heroes\u2019 Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Memento_Park_Budapest\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Memento_Park,_Budapest\"><\/span>#6 Memento Park, Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Sam from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/myflyingleap.com\/\">My Flying Leap<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For something a bit off the typical tourist path that feels slightly quirky given shifts in the political climate, check out Memento Park in Budapest. It\u2019s an open-air museum filled with 42 statues and plaques from Hungary\u2019s Communist period at the height of the Cold War.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a bit outside of the city center, but there are a bus and a shuttle that will take you directly to it, or you can take a taxi. It\u2019s worth the trip to wander the paths of this park, walking through history as seen in these boldly dramatic statues.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The statues were all moved from Budapest after the fall of Communism to this park. It opened in 1993, the second anniversary of the Soviet withdrawal from Hungary, to encourage people to think freely about dictatorship and democracy. It\u2019s hard not to when surrounded by historical figures like Lenin, Marx, and Engels.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Witness Square is the one section viewable without paying the entrance fee. It has a statue called Stalin\u2019s Boots, made after the original statue of Stalin was pulled down from its pedestal during the Hungarian Revolution.<\/p>\n<p>There are also statues representing the Hungarian working class, evocative of the drama of the times. It\u2019s a nice, small park to walk through to get an interesting history lesson about a time you may not know much about. Celebrate the end of Soviet occupation along with the Hungarian people while you wander through this time in history.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Memento-Park-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Top things to visit in Budapest\" class=\"wp-image-20976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Memento-Park-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Memento-Park-Budapest-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Memento-Park-Budapest-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Memento-Park-Budapest-150x103.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Memento-Park-Budapest.jpg\" alt=\"Top things to visit in Budapest\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Memento-Park-Budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Memento-Park-Budapest-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Memento-Park-Budapest-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Memento-Park-Budapest-150x103.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Memento Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Dohany_Synagogue_Budapest\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Dohany_Synagogue,_Budapest\"><\/span>#7 Dohany Synagogue, Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Or from\u00a0My Path in the World<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One of the most amazing landmarks in Hungary and a must-have on your\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mypathintheworld.com\/4-days-in-budapest-itinerary\/\">Budapest itinerary<\/a>, the Doh\u00e1ny Street Synagogue (also known as the Great Synagogue) is the largest synagogue in Europe (and the second-largest in the world). Hungary was home to a thriving Jewish community for many years, and even today, the third-largest Jewish community in Europe lives in Hungary.<\/p>\n<p>Built in the middle of the 19th century in the heart of Budapest\u2019s Jewish Quarter by the Austrian architect Ludwig F\u00f6rster, it certainly doesn\u2019t have a classic synagogue look. Its exteriors are inspired by Moorish architecture, and its interior layout resembles a church or a cathedral more than a synagogue (it is also the only one with pipe organs). It was damaged in World War II by German aerial bombing and during the Siege of Budapest, but it was renovated in the \u201990s.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about this incredible landmark, you can book a Jewish heritage walking tour or purchase a ticket to tour the synagogue independently. On your visit, you get access to the entire complex, which also includes the Heroes\u2019 Temple, the cemetery (it is the only synagogue with a cemetery), the Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial, and the Jewish Museum.<\/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\/03\/Dohany-Synagogue.jpg\" alt=\"Well known landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-20996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dohany-Synagogue.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dohany-Synagogue-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dohany-Synagogue-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dohany-Synagogue-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\/03\/Dohany-Synagogue.jpg\" alt=\"Well known landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dohany-Synagogue.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dohany-Synagogue-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dohany-Synagogue-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Dohany-Synagogue-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Dohany Synagogue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_8_Mattias_Church_Budapeste\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_8_Mattias_Church,_Budapeste\"><\/span>\u00a0#8 Mattias Church, Budapeste<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Alice from Adventures of Alice<\/p>\n<p>One of the most beautiful countries in Europe, Hungary has risen to fame as the perfect location for a\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofalice.com\/19-weekend-getaways-in-europe\/\">weekend break in Europe<\/a>. Packed with history, stunning buildings, and beautiful landmarks, a trip to Hungary will definitely not dis<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>oint you. But one of the absolute must-visit landmarks in Hungary is in the capital city of Budapest: Mattias Church.<\/p>\n<p>Mattias Church was actually my favorite location in the city and definitely not something you\u2019d want to miss if you\u2019re visiting Budapest. One of the capital\u2019s most photographed spots, the church\u2019s colorful, mosaiced roof tiles are what makes it stand out the most.<\/p>\n<p>Although Hungary is <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly considered somewhere to visit if you\u2019re traveling Europe on a budget, the church is actually one of the more expensive things to do in the city. The entrance fee is 1,600 HUF. Plus, unless you get there early, it will likely be pretty busy around the church as it\u2019s a popular location with tourists. However, it\u2019s well worth it!<\/p>\n<p>The interior is insanely beautiful and detailed with ornate decorations and there\u2019s also a small museum inside which is included in the entry fee. It\u2019s also worth noting that the church is right next to the Fisherman\u2019s Bastion, from which you can capture some of the best photographs of the city and across the Danube River.<\/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\/2021\/03\/Mattias-Church.jpg\" alt=\"Famous landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-20998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mattias-Church.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mattias-Church-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mattias-Church-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mattias-Church-150x84.jpg 150w\" 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\/2021\/03\/Mattias-Church.jpg\" alt=\"Famous landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mattias-Church.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mattias-Church-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mattias-Church-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mattias-Church-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Mattias Church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_St_Stephens_Basilica_Budapest\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_St_Stephen%E2%80%99s_Basilica,_Budapest\"><\/span>#9 St. Stephen\u2019s Basilica, Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Antoine and Marielle from Offbeat Escapades<\/p>\n<p>St. Stephen\u2019s Basilica is the largest church in Budapest and the third largest in all of Hungary. It is located at the heart of the Pest side, just a few minutes walk away from the Parliament. If you are coming from elsewhere in Budapest, you can reach it by public transportation by taking the line M3 train and getting off at Arany Janos station.<\/p>\n<p>It is completely free to enter the Basilica which makes it one of the best things to do in\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/offbeatescapades.com\/visit-budapest-on-a-budget-4-days-itinerary\/\">Budapest on a budget<\/a>. There is also a cupola at the top of the Church where you can take in the view of the whole city for a small fee.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The site of the Basilica used to be a theater in the 18th century until the citizens petitioned to build a Church in honor of St. Stephen, the first king of Hungary, and currently, it still houses his mummified right hand, the Szent Jobb (Holy Right Hand).<\/p>\n<p>Today, St. Stephen\u2019s Basilica stands as one of the most important human-made landmarks in Hungary. At its exterior, the church features neoclassical architecture while the interiors hold 50 different types of marbles created by various sculptors. The interior\u2019s decoration is a sight to behold with the array of marble columns and the intricate floor designs. Natural light fills the Church\u2019s domes with the windows etched in art and the ceilings adorned with golden leaves.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/St-Stephens-Basilica-Offbeat-Escapades.jpg\" alt=\"Historic landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-21000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/St-Stephens-Basilica-Offbeat-Escapades.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/St-Stephens-Basilica-Offbeat-Escapades-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/St-Stephens-Basilica-Offbeat-Escapades-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/St-Stephens-Basilica-Offbeat-Escapades-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/St-Stephens-Basilica-Offbeat-Escapades-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/St-Stephens-Basilica-Offbeat-Escapades.jpg\" alt=\"Historic landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/St-Stephens-Basilica-Offbeat-Escapades.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/St-Stephens-Basilica-Offbeat-Escapades-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/St-Stephens-Basilica-Offbeat-Escapades-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/St-Stephens-Basilica-Offbeat-Escapades-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/St-Stephens-Basilica-Offbeat-Escapades-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>#9 St. Stephen\u2019s Basilica, Budapest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_10_Szechenyi_Thermal_Baths_Budapest\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_10_Szechenyi_Thermal_Baths,_Budapest\"><\/span># 10 Szechenyi Thermal Baths, Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Szechenyi Thermal baths are the most famous baths in Budapest and are the largest medicine baths in Europe. The famous pictures of people playing chess inside a hot thermal pool are from these thermal baths.<\/p>\n<p>The complex has 18 pools, 15 indoor and 3 outdoor, several saunas and steam baths. The temperature of the indoor pools varies between 18 to 38\u00a0\u00b0C. The water is supplied by two thermal springs that contain several minerals that have beneficial health properties. They are frequently used for their therapeutic benefits.<\/p>\n<p>The Szechenyi Thermal baths are easily reachable and are within walking distance from the heroes square and\u00a0Vajdahunyad Castle. We highly recommend spending an afternoon just relaxing in the hot thermal baths. They are especially pleasant in winter, the outdoor pools are hot while the atmosphere temperature is below 0\u00ba degrees, you feel so cozy inside the water.<\/p>\n<p>Be aware that they can be quite crowed in Summer so you should book in advance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/the-szechenyi-thermal-baths.jpg\" alt=\"Famous attractions in Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-16524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/the-szechenyi-thermal-baths.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/the-szechenyi-thermal-baths-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/the-szechenyi-thermal-baths-768x494.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/the-szechenyi-thermal-baths.jpg\" alt=\"Famous attractions in Hungary\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-16524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/the-szechenyi-thermal-baths.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/the-szechenyi-thermal-baths-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/the-szechenyi-thermal-baths-768x494.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Szechenyi Thermal Baths<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Gellert_baths_Budapest\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Gellert_baths,_Budapest\"><\/span>#11 Gellert baths, Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Gell\u00e9rt Thermal Baths are the most beautiful thermal baths in Budapest. The bath complex was built in 1918 in the elegant Art Nouveau style. All the different thermal baths are decorated with stunning mosaic tiles. It has an impressive entrance hall with a gallery and a spectacular glass roof.<\/p>\n<p>The complex includes several thermal baths with different temperatures, saunas, plunge pools, an effervescent swimming pool, and an open-air swimming pool that creates artificial waves every 30 min in Summer. The water of the thermal baths are supplied by the Gell\u00e9rt hill\u2019s mineral hot springs. And contain several minerals that have medical indications. Plus the thermal bath the Gellert bath provide also a wide range of health treatments, like massages.<\/p>\n<p>The Gell\u00e9rt thermal baths are located in the Buda side and reachable by metro or tram. During Summer they can be overbooked, so we recommend buying your ticket in advance or opting to go to the thermal baths in the offseason.<\/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=\"Well known attractions in Hungary\" 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=\"Well known attractions in Hungary\" 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>Gellert baths<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Votive_Church_in_Szeged\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Votive_Church_in_Szeged\"><\/span>#12 Votive Church in Szeged<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Marie Moncrieff from A Life Without Borders<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<p>Szeged, Hungary\u2019s third largest city, is located on the southern border of Hungary, just under two hours\u2019 drive from Budapest. A popular weekend destination, Szeged straddles the pretty Tisza River, boasting opulent Art Nouveau buildings and lovely parks and squares.<\/p>\n<p>However, of all the\u00a0<strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/alifewithoutborders.org\/things-to-do-in-szeged-hungary\/\">things to do in Szeged<\/a><\/strong>, it\u2019s the Votive Church which is the city\u2019s most iconic landmark and popular tourist attraction. Dominating the skyline, the Votive Church features twin spires reaching an impressive 91 meters. Also known as the Szeged Cathedral, the church is the fourth largest in Hungary, and features a mix of Roman, Gothic, and eastern Byzantine styles.<\/p>\n<p>Designed by Frederick Schulek, construction of the Votive Church began in 1913 but was not completed until 1930 due to the outbreak of World War I.<\/p>\n<p>The church sits in the impressive Dom Square and contains five huge bells, as well as one of the largest organs in Europe. It is, however, most famous for its intricate colorful frescos, the most distinctive being the \u201cMadonna in Fur of Szeged\u201d, featuring the Madonna wearing traditional Hungarian folk clothing.<\/p>\n<p>Szeged can be reached by train from Budapest\u2019s Nyugati Station which takes around two and a half hours, or alternatively is an easy one and a half hours\u2019 drive from the capital.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/votive-church-szeged.jpg\" alt=\"Hungary famous landmarks\" class=\"wp-image-20970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/votive-church-szeged.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/votive-church-szeged-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/votive-church-szeged-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/votive-church-szeged.jpg\" alt=\"Hungary famous landmarks\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/votive-church-szeged.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/votive-church-szeged-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/votive-church-szeged-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><figcaption>Votive Church in Szeged<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Egesszalok_Sodomb\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Egesszalok_Sodomb\"><\/span>#13 Egesszal\u00f3k S\u00f3domb<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By John from CarpeDiemEire<\/p>\n<p>The S\u00f3domb (which translates in English as Salt Hill) is a unique feature within the country of Hungary. In fact only two similar features exist in the world, at Yellowstone National Park and Pamukkale in Turkey.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The salt hill was formed naturally by a thermal spring that produces water at temperatures between 65 and 68 degrees Celsius. As the thermal spring dripped down the countrsyside, it formed a travertine crust that continually grew. There are now a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> of stunning terraces which cover the landscape and some limestone curtains that look like small icebergs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At the foot of the terraces is the Salaris Resort Spa Hotel, which utilises the waters to create the perfect naturally heated pool. It\u2019s the only opportunity to sample those waters though, as the terraces are closed off, but there is a walkway from which to sample their beauty from. Which is perhaps for the best considering the temperature of the water! It also protects the terraces from damage and preserves it for future generations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Egerszalok is only 5 kilometers away from the city of Eger and is the perfect day trip from what is possibly\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeire.com\/2021\/02\/01\/things-to-do-in-eger\/\">Hungary\u2019s most beautiful city.\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/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\/03\/Egesszalok-Sodomb.jpg\" alt=\"Natural landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-20973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Egesszalok-Sodomb.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Egesszalok-Sodomb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Egesszalok-Sodomb-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Egesszalok-Sodomb-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\/03\/Egesszalok-Sodomb.jpg\" alt=\"Natural landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Egesszalok-Sodomb.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Egesszalok-Sodomb-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Egesszalok-Sodomb-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Egesszalok-Sodomb-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Egesszal\u00f3k S\u00f3domb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-abd2234e gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Lillafured\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Lillafured\"><\/span>#14 Lillaf\u00fcred<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Krisztina Harsanyi from She Wanders Abroad<\/p>\n<p>When people are thinking about visiting Hungary, they almost always only think about Budapest. However, if you have more than\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shewandersabroad.com\/2-day-budapest-itinerary\/\">2 days in Budapest<\/a>, it\u2019s worth exploring some other parts of the country as well. For instance, you can easily visit Lillaf\u00fcred, one of the most beautiful landmarks in Hungary as a day trip from Budapest!<\/p>\n<p>Chances are high that you haven\u2019t even heard about Lillaf\u00fcred before reading this article, as it is kind of a hidden gem only locals know about. Located in the B\u00fckk mountains, Lillaf\u00fcred is a part of Miskolc, the 4th biggest city in Hungary. You can easily get there by car or by train within 2-3 hours from Budapest.<\/p>\n<p>Once you get to Miskolc, you can either use public transportation to reach Lillaf\u00fcred, or if you\u2019re looking for a more fun way to get there, hop on the Lillaf\u00fcred Forest Train! One of the biggest draws of Lillaf\u00fcred is Lake H\u00e1mori, a beautiful lake surrounded by the forest. The lake is easy to walk around and if weather permits, you can also rent a wooden boat to see Lillaf\u00fcred from the water.<\/p>\n<p>Right by the lake, you find a beautiful, eclectic-style castle that now operates as a hotel so if you want to stick around, you can book a room there. When in Lillaf\u00fcred, you can\u2019t miss the hanging gardens with the majestic waterfall and you can also find some caves nearby if you\u2019re feeling adventurous.<\/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\/03\/Lillafured-Hungary.jpg\" alt=\"Well known landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-20974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lillafured-Hungary.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lillafured-Hungary-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lillafured-Hungary-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lillafured-Hungary-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\/03\/Lillafured-Hungary.jpg\" alt=\"Well known landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lillafured-Hungary.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lillafured-Hungary-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lillafured-Hungary-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Lillafured-Hungary-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Lillaf\u00fcred<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_The_Danube_River\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_The_Danube_River\"><\/span>#15 The Danube River<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Iris Veldwijk from Mind of a Hitchhiker<\/p>\n<p>One of the most international rivers in the world also flows through Hungary. In the olden days, the Danube marked the outer border of the Roman Empire. Today, the Danube (Hungarian: <em>Duna<\/em>) forms the border with Slovakia in the northwest at a quiet floodplain area rich in birds.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Next, the river meanders eastward, carrying cargo and cruise ships and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mindofahitchhiker.com\/kayak-trip-day-41-sturovo-dunabogdany\/\">a few Danube paddlers to the city of Esztergom with its stunning basilica and Visegr\u00e1d with its imposing citadel<\/a>\u2014both tentative UNESCO sites. From then on, the Danube turns south into Hungary\u2019s interior, where the river forks to make the river island Szentendre, where Budapest relaxes on the weekends.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The most famous and accessible stretch of this magnificent river flows through Hungary\u2019s capital in front of its famous parliament building. One of the best places in the city to enjoy the river is the calm and hip Margaret Island.<\/p>\n<p>After several famous bridges, the Danube leaves Budapest southward to Hungary\u2019s plains and industrial hubs such as the steelworks of Duna\u00fajv\u00e1ros and the nuclear power plant of Paks. In between, there are smaller farming and fishing towns where you can try <em>hal\u00e1szl\u00e9<\/em>\u2014a fish soup that\u2019s one of Europe\u2019s spiciest native dishes. Beyond Moh\u00e1cs, the Danube leaves for Croatia and Serbia at the Duna-Dr\u00e1va National Park.<\/p>\n<p>The Danube River can be reached from almost anywhere in Hungary. Though the country is landlocked, this river serves and supports Hungary\u2019s wildlife, food supply, culture, and the economy as an international waterway to the Black Sea.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/resized-natural-landmarks-in-Hungary-The-Danube-Duna-River-Esztergom-Visegrad.jpg\" alt=\"Important landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-20991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/resized-natural-landmarks-in-Hungary-The-Danube-Duna-River-Esztergom-Visegrad.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/resized-natural-landmarks-in-Hungary-The-Danube-Duna-River-Esztergom-Visegrad-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/resized-natural-landmarks-in-Hungary-The-Danube-Duna-River-Esztergom-Visegrad-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/resized-natural-landmarks-in-Hungary-The-Danube-Duna-River-Esztergom-Visegrad-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/resized-natural-landmarks-in-Hungary-The-Danube-Duna-River-Esztergom-Visegrad-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/resized-natural-landmarks-in-Hungary-The-Danube-Duna-River-Esztergom-Visegrad.jpg\" alt=\"Important landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/resized-natural-landmarks-in-Hungary-The-Danube-Duna-River-Esztergom-Visegrad.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/resized-natural-landmarks-in-Hungary-The-Danube-Duna-River-Esztergom-Visegrad-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/resized-natural-landmarks-in-Hungary-The-Danube-Duna-River-Esztergom-Visegrad-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/resized-natural-landmarks-in-Hungary-The-Danube-Duna-River-Esztergom-Visegrad-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/resized-natural-landmarks-in-Hungary-The-Danube-Duna-River-Esztergom-Visegrad-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Danube River in Hungary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Sopron_Firewatch_Tower_Tuztorony\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Sopron_Firewatch_Tower_(Tuztorony)\"><\/span>#16 Sopron Firewatch Tower (T\u0171ztorony)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Monique from Trip Anthropologist<\/p>\n<p>Sopron in Hungary is very close to the Austrian border and is a popular day trip from Vienna, only 75 kilometers away. Budapest lies 200 kilometers to the east<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tripanthropologist.com\/hungary-sopron-travel-guide\/\">Sopron travel guide<\/a>\u00a0always begins with the ancient Roman city of Scarbantia that lies below modern Sopron. Some of its walls and the Forum have been excavated in the center of town. But is only one part of the Old Town which is also known for its large number of Baroque and medieval buildings and wealthy houses.<\/p>\n<p>Easily the most impressive of these, and the city\u2019s main landmark, is the Firewatch Tower or\u00a0T\u0171ztorony. As the name suggests, watchmen climbed up the stairs to the balcony (the Tower is 58 meters high), so they could scan the surrounding forests for fires, but also for possible invasions.<\/p>\n<p>Because the Firewatch Tower is in the heart of the Old Town, it has become a place of focus for important cultural festivals. The watchmen of the Tower were also singers and performed from the Tower balcony for town weddings. Todays it is the center of light displays during annual celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>Like everything in Sopron, there are Roman foundations below the Tower and incorporates several architectural styles. There is a baroque crest on top of the Tower that was installed in 1676.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sopron-Firewatch-Tower.jpg\" alt=\"Important landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-20992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sopron-Firewatch-Tower.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sopron-Firewatch-Tower-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sopron-Firewatch-Tower-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sopron-Firewatch-Tower-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sopron-Firewatch-Tower-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sopron-Firewatch-Tower.jpg\" alt=\"Important landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-20992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sopron-Firewatch-Tower.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sopron-Firewatch-Tower-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sopron-Firewatch-Tower-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sopron-Firewatch-Tower-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sopron-Firewatch-Tower-150x113.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Sopron Firewatch Tower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Balaton\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Balaton\"><\/span>#17 Balaton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By D\u017eangir Kolar from Dr Jam Travels<\/p>\n<p>Balaton also translated as Mud lake in Slovene and german languages. Sand on the lake bottom is sandy and it makes its water opaque. Lake is located 80 kilometers southwest of the capital city \u2013 Budapest. With 104 kilometers in length and almost 600 square kilometers of surface, it is the biggest lake in central Europe.<\/p>\n<p>This is all that remained from the Pannonian sea that changed into plains in the Tertiary period. While the country doesn\u2019t have access to the sea it is also known as the Hungarian sea. So it is a very popular place for summer holidays among locals. Besides swimming, other popular activities are sailing on a boat, rent a SUP or cycling.<\/p>\n<p>On the long coast, you can find many different accommodations but camping beside a lake in one of many camps can add to the experience. The biggest town on the lake is Keszthely (Castle) on the west tip of the lake. The main attraction to visit here is the\u00a0baroque Festetics Palace built in place of a castle that gave name to this town. On the north shore, Balatonf\u00fcred is a place worth visiting with many spas. Wherever you stop you can enjoy tasty and spicy local cuisine and good wine.<\/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=\"Natural landmarks in 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=\"Natural landmarks in 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>Balaton lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Hortobagy_National_Park\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Hortobagy_National_Park\"><\/span>#18 Hortob\u00e1gy National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">By Diana Lesko from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobetrottingdetective.com\/\">The Globetrotting Detective<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hortob\u00e1gy National Park, also known as the Hungarian Puszta, is Hungary\u2019s largest and oldest National Park. It\u2019s basically a vast steppe. Hortob\u00e1gy is a very important Hungarian heritage with rich folklore and cultural history\u00a0and was announced a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s situated in the Eastern part of Hungary, about 40 km from Debrecen.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The best way to get here is from Debrecen, Hungary\u2019s second-biggest city. From Debrecen, you can get there quickly with a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/menetrendek.hu\/\">local bus<\/a> in less than an hour. However, the best way is to join a tour from Debrecen.<\/p>\n<p>If you go there, you can experience traditional pastoral life. To explore this vast sheer you will be shown around on a horse wagon.<\/p>\n<p>During the tour, you can meet traditional Hungarian horse riders and Hungarian cowboys who will entertain you with a spectacular horse riding show.<\/p>\n<p>Part of the journey is visiting traditional Hungarian animals such as the grey cows, Racka sheep, water buffalos, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/anime-manga\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"6\" title=\"Anime || Manga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manga<\/a>litza pigs, and you can see how they are kept for centuries. Moreover, you can witness how the shepherds lead their wagon with six oxen. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The most iconic man-made structure on this grassland is the Nine-Hold Bridge and the T-Shaped sweep wells next to the shepherd museum.<\/p>\n<p>You should close your day with feasting on a traditional Hungarian meal, such as Gulyas, in a cs\u00e1rda, a traditional Hungarian countryside restaurant. And don\u2019t forget to start your meal with a delicious traditional Hungarian fruit spirit, p\u00e1linka, just like Hungarians do.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hortobagy-National-Park-hungary.jpg\" alt=\"Cool attractions in Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-21002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hortobagy-National-Park-hungary.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hortobagy-National-Park-hungary-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hortobagy-National-Park-hungary-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hortobagy-National-Park-hungary-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hortobagy-National-Park-hungary.jpg\" alt=\"Cool attractions in Hungary\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hortobagy-National-Park-hungary.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hortobagy-National-Park-hungary-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hortobagy-National-Park-hungary-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Hortobagy-National-Park-hungary-150x83.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Hortob\u00e1gy National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Pin 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\/Famous-Landmarks-in-Hungary.jpg\" alt=\"Famous landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"wp-image-21017\" width=\"444\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Famous-Landmarks-in-Hungary.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Famous-Landmarks-in-Hungary-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Famous-Landmarks-in-Hungary-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Famous-Landmarks-in-Hungary.jpg\" alt=\"Famous landmarks in Hungary\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-21017\" width=\"444\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Famous-Landmarks-in-Hungary.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Famous-Landmarks-in-Hungary-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Famous-Landmarks-in-Hungary-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\"><\/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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