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| Hungary Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The view on Royal Palace from Danube by night The view on Royal Palace from Danube by night Sasha Bulovic, Vargen Located in central Europe, Hungary is bordered by seven countries: Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia. Apart from its quality wines (red, white and rosé) and Baroque towns, its strategic location on the continent also attracts thousands of tourists to the country. Hungary is slightly larger than Ireland. North to south, the greatest distance is 268km; east to west, it's 528km. The landscape consists mostly of plains in the east, low hills to the west, and small mountains to the north. Kékes Mountain (the blue mountain), the country's highest point, is a modest 1014m. The major rivers are the Danube and the Tisza. Since May, 1st 2004 Hungary is a member of the European Union (EU). The currency is the Forint (1 US$ ~ 165 HUF / 1 Euro [€] ~ 250 HUF). Originally the Magyars came from the Ural mountains and belong to finno-ugric language group. These people swept over the plains to Europe in the ninth and tenth century. Finally they settled in the country they liked the best. During this period there were Slavonic, Hunnish and Avar tribes in the Carpatian Basin. These tribes merged to form the Hungarian nation. When you come to Hungary you can imagine why: the endless puszta plains are everything a horseman and a farmer could wish for. On these plains there are many beautiful cities, the greatest of these is the capital city: Budapest. Hungary, which lies in the Carpathian basin, was inhabited by the nomadic Magyars in the 8th century AD. These nomads allied with the Holy Roman Empire in the 10th century and a Magyar prince named Stephen I (István) was crowned the 'Christian King'. However, with Stephen's death in 1038, the emerging nation witnessed constant plots and counterplots by rival claimants to the throne. It enjoyed stability and prosperity under the rule of Matthias Corvinus in the 15th century. In 1526, Hungary faced defeat at the hands of the Ottoman Turks, a defeat that brought to an end the independence of the country. Hungary participated in both World War I and II as an ally of Germany. Budapest is a beautiful metropolis with a lively nightlife. The city is known as the Paris of Eastern Europe because of its monuments. The main downtown railway station called the 'Western Station' (Nyugati Palyaudvar) was even designed by the renowned Gustave Eiffel who built the tour Eiffel. Budapest is famous for its broad avenues and well-laid parks, and is best explored on foot. The Castle District and the Royal Palace are frequented by travellers almost year round, while the Óbuda area has some Roman ruins and the Kiscelli Museum. A cruise along the Danube is a wonderful option as well especially if you are in Budapest. Lake Balaton, situated about 100 km from Budapest, is the largest in Europe and has several high-rise hotels and beaches along its shore. The sea is about 77km long and at the widest place about 14km. At his most tall place a ferry moves between Tihany and Szántod. This ferry acts for people and vehicles. An important city lying between the Danube and the Dráva rivers is Pécs, known for the paradoxically named Mosque Church built by the Turks. Though summer is the main tourist season, Hungary is best visited during spring and autumn when the climate is neither too hot nor too cold. The temperatures in July and August sometimes reach up to 40°C! Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: xe.com _________History Edit This THE HUNGARIAN PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC emerged in 1949 after the Hungarian Workers' Party eliminated its rivals and assumed control of the state. Soviet control of Eastern Europe after World War II had enabled a minuscule communist party lacking popular support to gain power in the country and gradually eliminate its political rivals. Under Matyas Rakosi the party consolidated its control and radically transformed the country economically socially and politically. In the mid-1950s after the Soviet Union had somewhat relaxed its control of Eastern Europe Hungarian society began to mobilize against the regime culminating in the Revolution of 1956. Soviet troops crushed the rebellion leaving power in the hands of Janos Kadar. After consolidating his authority Kadar embarked on a program of economic reform in the mid-1960s. Like other countries of Eastern Europe Hungary has a history of class religious and ethnic conflicts that were intensified and sometimes decided by the actions of larger more powerful neighbors. Beginning in the tenth century German and Bohemian missionaries converted the Magyars. In the early eleventh century Bavarian knights helped Stephen I eliminate rivals and quash peasant revolts. Suleyman the Magnificent's Ottoman armies conquered and partitioned the country with the Habsburgs in the sixteenth century expediting the spread of Protestant faiths. Habsburg rulers colonized Hungary with non-Magyars repressed its Protestants stifled its economic development and attempted to Germanize its people. The Entente powers carved up Hungary after World War I and distributed most of the land to new nation-states. Finally dictator Joseph Stalin enforced Soviet domination over postwar Hungary. Despite internal divisions strong foreign influence and outright attempts to force the Hungarians to assimilate into other cultures Hungarian nationalism has thrived throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Nationalism drove Hungary to ally itself with Nazi Germany to regain territories lost after World War I. Nationalism also inspired Hungarians to revolt against the Stalinist political order in October 1956. Data as of September 1989 Source: Library of congress __________Practical Information Edit This Euro is accepted in lot of magazines but the change rate is worse than in Banks. __________Getting There Edit This [Add Global transport mode] To Budapest Edit This There are some direct trains to the Capital, e.g. form Vienna (more times a day), Bratislava, Prague, Rijeka. Tese trains arrive to Keleti Pályaudvar and that station has good public transport connections (metro, bus, trolleybus). type: By Rail World66 rating: [rate it] __________Economy Edit This Economy—overview: Hungary has consolidated its March 1995 stabilization program and undergone enough restructuring to become an established market economy. The country appears to have entered a period of sustainable growth gradually falling inflation and stable external balances. The government's main economic priorities are to complete structural reforms particularly the implementation of the 1997 pension reform act (the first in the region) taxation reform and planning for comprehensive health care local government finance reform and the reform of education at all levels. Foreign investment has totaled more than $17 billion through 1997. In recognition of Hungary's improved macro-economic situation all major credit-rating agencies listed the country's foreign currency debt issuances as investment grade in 1996. The current IMF stand-by arrangement expired in February 1998 and Budapest and the IMF agree that there is no need to renew it. The OECD welcomed Hungary as a member in May 1996 and in December 1997 the EU invited Hungary to begin the accession process. Forecasters expect 4%-5% growth in 1998. EU member since 1th of May 2004. GDP: purchasing power parity—$160.6 billion (2005) GDP—real growth rate: 3.9% (2006) GDP—per capita: purchasing power parity—$15 900(2005) GDP—composition by sector: agriculture: 7.2% industry: 31.8% services: 61% (1995) Inflation rate—consumer price index: 3.9% (2006) Labor force: total: 3.9 million (2004) by occupation: services 61.2% industry 33.3% agriculture 5.5% (2003) Unemployment rate: 7.5(2006) Budget: revenues: €2.015 billion (2006) expenditures: €8.097 billion (2006) Industries: mining metallurgy construction materials processed foods textiles chemicals (especially pharmaceuticals) motor vehicles Industrial production growth rate: 8.3% (2004) Electricity—capacity: 6.979 million kW (1995) Electricity—production: 32.92 billion kWh (1995) Electricity—consumption per capita: 3 423 kWh (1995) Agriculture—products: wheat corn sunflower seed potatoes sugar beets; pigs cattle poultry dairy products Exports: total value: €58.5 billion (f.o.b. 2006) commodities: machinery and equipment 62.4% other manufactures 27.6% agriculture and food products 5.5% raw materials 1.9% fuels and electricity 2.6% (2006) partners: EU 62.8% (Germany 29% Austria 10.6% Italy 8.0%) FSU 8.6% (1996) Imports: total value: €60.3 billion (c. i. f. 2006) commodities: machinery and equipment 50.4% other manufactures 32.7% fuels and electricity 11.2% agricultural and food products 4% raw materials 1.7% (1996) partners: EU 59.8% (Germany 23.6% Austria 9.5% Italy 8.1%) FSU 14.9% (1996) Debt—external: €93.8 billion (2006) Economic aid: $NA Currency: 1 forint (Ft) = 100 filler Exchange (middle) rates: €1 - about 254 forints, $1 - about 186 forints (September 2006) Fiscal year: calendar year Contributors September 03, 2007 change by sendai (1 point) ___________People Edit This Winter Winter D mmf Population: 10 208 127 (July 1998 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 18% (male 915 412; female 872 706) 15-64 years: 68% (male 3 413 170; female 3 533 085) 65 years and over: 14% (male 550 974; female 922 780) (July 1998 est.) Population growth rate: -0.23% (1998 est.) Birth rate: 10.69 births/1 000 population (1998 est.) Death rate: 13.46 deaths/1 000 population (1998 est.) Net migration rate: 0.49 migrant(s)/1 000 population (1998 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.05 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.97 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.6 male(s)/female (1998 est.) Infant mortality rate: 9.7 deaths/1 000 live births (1998 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 70.83 years male: 66.46 years female: 75.44 years (1998 est.) Total fertility rate: 1.45 children born/woman (1998 est.) Nationality: noun: Hungarian(s) adjective: Hungarian Ethnic groups: Hungarian 89.9% Gypsy 4% German 2.6% Serb 2% Slovak 0.8% Romanian 0.7% Religions: Roman Catholic 67.5% Calvinist 20% Lutheran 5% atheist and other 7.5% Languages: Hungarian 98.2% other 1.8% Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 99% male: 99% female: 98% (1980 est.) ::::::::::::Badacsonylabdihegy Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The Badacsony Hill The Badacsony Hill Martin Falley http://www.ungarnurlaub.de Badacsonytordemic is situated on the territory of the Northern Balaton National Park: in a silent and peaceful environment, under the famous columnar basalt hill-side, called the ”Basalt Organs”. Badacsonylabdihegy is part of this settlement, it is found only 3 kilometres from Badacsony and 200 metres from the shore. Approching by main road Nr. 71 from Budapest. ::::::::Balatonmáriafürdo Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see It is a wonderful place especially for nature lovers and vacationers who are looking for a great holiday. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: www.hullamvilla.hu :::::::::Buk Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo_1 The large village with about 3000 inhabitants is situated in the Micro-region of Upper Repce, in County Vas, in the tourist region of Western Transdanubia, in Hungary. The holiday resort lying on the Repce Plain at the meeting point of Alpokalja and Kisalfold regions is situated 27 and 45 kilometres of Szombathely and Sopron, respectively. The closeness of the Austrian-Hungarian border is of high significance in the development of both the spa and the region. It is the thermal baths , which has extraordinary characteristics compared to the other famous Hungarian thermal baths as well, that made the name of Buk world-famous. It is a popular destination for both Hungarian and foreign guests wishing to heal and relax. It is no accident, since it has developed into one of Hungary's most remarkable spas. The thermal waters of inestimable value and having healing energy, together with the subalpine climate, the environment abound in places of interest, and the well-kept look of the settlement. It is the medical services of a high standard provided in quiet conditions that account for the high recognition. The Hungarian-style kitchens of the special local restaurants, one of the most wonderful 18-hole golf courts in Europe, the open-air entertainment programmes and musical evenings are all there to assure guests amusement. The three lakes and the River Repce, as well as the forests on the surrounding hills provide pleasant experiences for anglers and hunters or horse-riders, respectively. ::::::::Dunakanyar (The Danube Bend) Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i The Danube Bend (Dunakanyar in Hungarian), marks a point in the Danube (Duna in Hungarian) where the river literally makes a sharp bend (the direction of the current does not change direction though). The Danube Bend is not a town, but a region or certain length of the Danube which is dotted by a string of small riverside towns north of Budapest. Both Hungarians and foreign tourists find this a popular excursion destination. Just after Esztergom, about 40km (25 miles) north of Budapest, the Danube swings abruptly south. This marks the beginning of the Danube Bend region if approaching from the north. The river then swings sharply north again just before Visegrád, and then heads south once more before reaching Vác. Vác typically marks the end of the Danube Bend. From From Vác, the Danube basically flows due south, through Budapest and continues south toward the country's Serbian and Croatian borders. The charming towns along the meandering Danube Bend -- particularly Szentendre, Visegrád, and Esztergom -- can easily be vistied on day trips from Budapest since they are all close to Budapest. The great natural beauty of this area, where forested hills overlook the river, makes it a welcome reprise for those weary of the city. Travelers with extra time in Budapest can very easily make a long weekend out of a relaxing visit to the Bend. :::::::::Eger Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Town Square Town Square Richard Ehrenberg, 2005 Eger is one of the most wonderful baroque towns in Hungary. It can boast a 1000-year-old bishop's seat (it is an archdiocese today), a glorious past and valuable groups of monuments. It was Istvan Dobo who made it the town of patriotism. In 1552 he and his small troop resisted the Turkish army (a force 20 times as large) for more than a month. An immortal novel "The Stars of Eger" by Geza Gardonyi (1863-1922) is about the town of patriotism. Eger is more than a town of thermal baths and students; it is also a town of wine : the excellent red and white wines of its famous and historic wine-producing region are measured in several hundred-year-old cellars. The second largest church in Hungary is the classicist Archbishop's Cathedral (Eszterhazy Square). It has the country's biggest organ. On the first floor of the late-baroque Lyceum - a teachers college today - we can find one of the most famous libraries in the country, with ornamental carvings and wonderful ceiling-frescos. The Main Bishopric Library has 130,000 volumes, including the first book printed in Hungary (in 1473), and a letter written by Mozart. In the tower we can find the country's first astronomical museum, the Spekula Observatory. The most interesting device in this state-of-the-art (in 1776) observatory is the camera obscura, which projects a live image of the town on a white board in a darkened room on the uppermost floor of the Lyceum tower. The residence of the bishops of Eger is the Bishop's Palace (Szechenyi Street 1-3). The carefully-guarded treasure of the Bishop's Collection Centre (Szechenyi street 5.), recalling the town's 250-year history, is the crowning pall of Habsburg Empress Maria Theresia. Within the grounds of the Mediaeval Egri Castle (Vár Street 1.) - the victorious, fortified castle of the "Turkish Age" - archaeologists have excavated the remains of the cathedral from the 13th century and restored the Gothic Bishop's Palace from the 15th century. The Dobo Istvan Castle Museum, which exhibits the common history of the castle and the town, is located here (Vár street 1.). We can see Dobo Istvan's grave in the Heroes' Hall, and the Stone Repertory in the underground casemates. The Prison Museum, the Waxworks, the Mint and the Gallery (with paintings from the 16th to the 18th centuries) evoke historical times. The grave of Geza Gardonyi, who recorded the heroic deeds of the defenders of the castle, can be found in the yard of the castle. A memorial museum was established in his former house. (Gardonyi Geza Street 28). The Turkish Bath (Furdo Street 1.) is a monument from the Turkish conquest (1526-1686). Its water is good for diseases of the locomotor system and rheumatism. It has seven pools and is open throughout the year (Petofi square 2) ::::::::::Egerszalok Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The country's youngest spa is in Egerszalok, a place of pilgrimage, famous also for its excellent wine. The bath is fed by two thermal sources of 68 degrees Celsius rushing up to the surface in the form of a geyser. More and more people come here in order to enjoy the curative and refreshing effect of the spurting water. The water reservoir near the settlement is a paradise for lovers of water sports and for anglers. ::::::Erdobenye Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see erdobenye erdobenye unknow The village Erdobenye has 1600 inhabitants and is located 20 km from the town of Tokaj, in a valley surrounded by mountains and vineyards, in the middle of the famous wine-region ‘Tokaj-Hegyalja’, in Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen County. The village is one of the centres of the wine-production in this region. There are more cellars in the village, where the regional wines can be tasted. As the well-known old saying tells us: “Good wine, like Tokaj Aszú, needs a good wine-cask too…“, that is why also the profession of coopers has a long tradition in this region. The Coopers of Erdobenye are the only one in the world who have still preserved the tradition of the dance of the Coopers, which they handed down from father to son, and which they perform every year in summer on the “Festival of Coopers”. This region can attract not only the “lovers of wine”, but also the “lovers of the nature”. Because of the clear air and low pollution, this region is a climatic health resort and can be a very good place for making excursions. There is a valley called ‘Aranyosi-volgy’ in the nature conservation area near the village, which is the Paradise for tourists and bikers. In the towns of Boldogkovaralja, Sarospatak, Szerencs, Fuzer, Regec, castles and ruins of old castles show us the history of the past. River Bodrog is an ideal place for those ones who enjoy different kinds of water-sports. Tourists can be amazed by the beautiful landscape where the two rivers: Tisza and Bodrog meet. The forests of Zemplen Mountains can be adventurous not only for professional hunters. There are cultural events, too. Concerts of the Zemplen Cultural Festival, ‘Zemplen Muveszeti Napok’, are held in the Calvinist Church of Erdobenye ::::::Esztergom Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see View from left bell tower from the Bazilika of Esztergom View from left bell tower from the Bazilika of Esztergom silver@balaton.to The place was populated from the end of the ice age. The first well-known population is the tribe of celts, they are settled here from west-europe about 350bc. Later the roman legions counquered this region. After the fall of the roman empire, there was lots of tribes: germans, avars, franks. After the settlement of the Magyars (Hungarians) in Hungary, one of their farseeing lord (Geza), christenized his son Vajk, who got a new name from the german priests: Stephen (Istvan) and a Crown from the christian western europe. He was the great, legandary first king. St. Stephen banned the pagans, and created a modern nation from these wild hordes of horsemen ca. 1000 ad. Esztergom was the first capital in Hungary and there was the centre of the new religion. After being destroyed by the invading Mongols and Turks and only gradually rebuilt in the 18th and 19 century, today, the town itself is rather bland. What makes Esztergom worth visiting is the magnificent cathedral. This vast building dominates the whole town and, located on a hill, can be seen from miles away. The sheer size of it dwarfs every other structure in the surroundings. Thanks to the windows in the immense dome the interior is surprisingly light and airy. ::::::::::::Gyor Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see closed balcony closed balcony Tamas Kiss "The town of rivers", or Arrabona, as the Romans called it, is a nearly 1000-year-old bishopric where Napoleon won a battle in 1809. Gyor is famous for its schools and industry. It has a nice downtown and it is liked because of its baroque buildings. The ancient "heart" of the town is at the junction of three rivers - the Danube, Raba and Rabca - at Kaptalan Hill. Puspokvar (Kaptalan Domb 5/a.), the residence of the bishops of Gyor, can be easily recognised by the Csonka Tower. Its oldest buildings are 'Lakotorony', built in the 13th century, and the Gothic 'Doczy Chapel', built in the 15th century. The Roman Era predecessor of the Bishop's Cathedral already stood at the site in 1030. The Gothic Saint Laszlo Chapel (Hedervary Chapel), added 400 years later, was built for the canonisation of King Laszlo I (1077-95). This chapel contains the masterpiece of Medieval Hungarian goldsmith's work, the Saint Laszlo Herma, a gilded silver masterpiece. One of the most prominent sculptors of the 20th century is Miklos Borsos (1906-93), his creations can be seen in the Museum named after him (Bishop Apor Vilmos Square 2). In the Casemate-Stone Collection (Becsi kapu Square 5) we can see cenotaphs from the Roman and Modern ages in this typically classicist building. In the attic of A. Kreszta House (Rozsa Ferenc Street 1.), we can see charming figures of Margit Kovacs (1902-77) in the Ceramics Exhibition. The symbol of the town, the Iron Cock, created to demonstrate that the Turkish army had taken the fortified castle in 1594 (the castle was later destroyed by Napoleon ), is a depiction of the ornamented well in Duna-kapu Square. The famous monuments of Szechenyi Square are the setting for the performance of the "Baroque Marriage", a re-creation of an old-fashioned, baroque Hungarian wedding ceremony which is part of the Summer in Gyor Festival. The Town Museum collection (Rakoczi Street 6) exhibits Greek and Roman ornaments, furniture in Renaissance and baroque style, sculpture, paintings and Chinese porcelain. In addition, there are contemporary graphics, the sculptures of Miklos Borsos and the ceramics of Margit Kovacs. The Town Gallery can be found in the Esterhazy Palace (Kiraly Street 17). It has a rich collection of works by 20th century painters. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: Source : http://www.cometohungary.com/html/varos.php?varos_id=98 :::::::::::Kalocsa Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Baroque Church in Kalocsa Baroque Church in Kalocsa Tamás Csapai Kalocsa is a one thousand year old picturesque little town. It lies along the Danube 120 kilometers south of Budapest . Its magnificent baroque monuments, its flourishing folk art and its “red gold”, Hungarian red paprika, are well-known all over the world. The history of this town is almost as old as that of Hungary . Astrik, the prelate who brought the crown for Stephen, the first king of Hungary , bore the title of “Archiepiscopus Colocae”, archbishop of Kalocsa. Over the course of centuries the town was not much afflicted by the calamities of history. As the geographical and administrative center of the region, Kalocsa preserved its values without being disturbed. For the tourists, it’s a lovely place worth seeing. For its inhabitants, it is a growing developing town which protects the relics of the past, and has new prospects for the future. The environments of Kalocsa show all the splendour of a low-land landscape. The green fields of wheat, hundreds of flowers in the fields, the forests of the Danube valley with their rusting leaves, the white farmhouses typical to this region have inspired many artists. Moreover, this lowland world is an inexhaustible source of Kalocsa’s folk art. Art admired not only in Hungary but all over the world. Kalocsa may be approached from any direction. You know you are close when you first catch sight of cathedral with the two towers. This monumental church was built between the years 1735 and 1754. It is the most prominent of all the other baroque buildings in the dramatic Holy Trinity Square . The stuccos of the church, the two marvelous reliefs by Miklós Izsó, and the famous organ of the firm Angster of Pécs arouse the interest of many visitors. From time to time, skilled musicians play the organ with its three keyboards and more than four thousand pipes. The library of the Archbishop’s Castle is a treasury of universal culture. “Compendium Medicinae” by Langfrancus, a Parisian physician, Martin Luther’s bible, bearing the autograph of Luther himself, the “Beard-Codex” by Beck Konrad, the Singalesian Bible written on palm leaves – these are only a few samples of the library’s treasures. The ceremonial hall of the library is also worth seeing. Its walls are covered with Maulbretsch-frescos. The magnificent gilt bindings of the volumes were made by the Viennese family of book-binders. Among the books there are interesting medieval astronomical instruments and maps. The first authentic duplicate of the Hungarian royal crown is also to be seen here. The main street of the town, beginning at the Holy Trinity Square , is named after St. Stephen. Like the square, it has a baroque character. Here one can see the building of the former seminary which now is the site for Pál Tomori College . The Károly Visky Museum is also located on this street. This Museum displays a rich collection of peasant craft products. Through these objects we may get an insight into traditional culture of the ancient inhabitants of Kalocsa and its surrounding environments called Great Kalocsa. There is a difference of several centuries between the collection of the ethnographical museum and other attractions of the town - For example the Nicholas Schöffer House. This artist, who lived in Paris , was born in Kalocsa. The exhibition arranged in his house of birth anticipates the art of the future. These works are unique in Hungary . The combination of light-and space-dynamism, of kinematics, and cybernetics outline an entirely new conception of art. The exhibition also provides evidence of the artist’s attachment to his place of birth. The colorful flowers in the fields, the golden-yellow color of the sun, the dark green of the forests – these are the colors and motives of Kalocsa’s folk art which is growing richer and richer by the work of skillful artists. The folk art of Kalocsa is reviving. Once again people are taking up painting folk motifs on walls and furniture. They are making and occasionally wearing traditional costumes. Many citizens of Kalocsa can dance folkdances and sing folk songs. Thousands and thousands of visitors take delight in the whirling of colors and forms found in various objects and embroideries. The peasant artists who hand-craft these are the real ambassadors of Hungarian folk culture abroad: Their work is well-known all over the world. The famous spice of Kalocsa is paprika, the Hungarian red pepper. It is rightly called the “red gold”. In autumn, when paprika ripens, the fields around Kalocsa are fiery red. Then all the surrounding houses put on red garments - paprika strung in garlands to dry and later to be ground to powder. This is the indispensable spice of Hungarian cuisine: A fact that what every cook can attest to. The Paprika Museum presents the past and present of paprika-growing and paprika-preparing. One can even find out some secrets of preparing the famous spice. But those who really know every secret of it are the people for whom the paprika is more than a common plant: it is their work, their means of getting along, their life. The entertainment offered by the horse-shows in the region of Kalocsa has become very popular recently. At various farms in the region, visitors can get acquainted with the traditions Hungarians have with of horses. At these farms, visitors will discover some little known relationships between man and horse. They can also try to drive a carriage – It isn’t all that hard and can be quite delightful. Szelid In the middle of the last century there were only a few people from the neighboring villages who knew about this place. Today thousands of people come to spend their holidays by the “blue pearl” of the region. “Nomen est omen” (Szelid=gentle): Soft, silky water, whispering rushes, swaying forests - this is Szelid. The sandy beach is ideal for young children and the quiet bays are marvelous for fisherman. Hajós The traditional culture of the Serbian population, the delicious wine, villages of wine-cellars unique in Europe , all hold the promises of good entertainment. The Serbian population settled here during the reign of Maria Theresa. This group built a group of over one thousand five hundred cellars, most just outside the village. This village of cellars has become part of their lives, the symbol of their way of life and their work. Today the wine-cellars are like small museums were the wine-growers have preserved the old implements of wine-culture. ::::::::Mezokovesd Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Women in local traditional clothes Women in local traditional clothes Aron Hohl Both during the Turkish occupation of Hungary (in the 16th and 17th century) and later, the people of Mezokovesd have suffered a great deal. But being very hard working citizens they have always reconstructed their town if it was destroyed. They lived in straitened circumstances, though theirs is the most ornamented Hungarian traditional costume. According to the legend, during the days of the skirmishing on the borders with the Turks, the enemy carried off a young lad, who was in love with a Matyo girl. The girl wanted him back, but the Sultan refused, unless she paid a special ransom. In the depth of winter she must gather in her apron all the flowers of the forest and field. The girl solved the problem by embroidering her linen apron with all the flowers of spring and summer. The Sultan was impressed and, being a man of his word, set the young man free. Thus, the colourful Matyo folk art came into being. There may be a grain of truth in the legend since the girls and women of Mezokovesd have embroidered the material of their clothes with many flowers (roses, tulips, carnations, daisies, lilies of the valley) and leaves throughout the centuries and this is not common in other regions of Hungary. Just as nature is unique, so one cannot find two exactly similar motifs in Matyo embroidery. In the district of Hadas, which is noted for preserving the old Mezokovesd, there are many houses specific to the region. They are also used as activity and leisure centres. In these houses visitors may be introduced into the mysteries: how to make a doll, how to weave and spin, how to paint the furniture, how to embroider; or you can try your hand at pottery and glass-grinding. In the Town Gallery there is a permanent exhibition made of the pieces of the colourful world of Matyo embroidery. ::::::::::Mor Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see A quaint town, home to white wine vintners and white grape growers. If you have the great luck to visit this friendly town a stay at the Fogado Gastof is always a pleasant treat. Wandering the streets will lead you to the local Pinces (cellars) for wine tasting. Each with it's own uniqueness. You can sip wine whilst sitting in a barrel bigger than your smallest bathroom. Wander up to the top of a vineyarded hill and see the whole town. Don't miss a stroll through the local cemetaries to see the care taken to each plot and the raised flower garden at each. :::::::::Mosonmagyarovar Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo_1 Frans Vandensande The town of Mosonmagyarovar is situated at the crossing point of the rivers Mosoni-Danube and Lajta, at about 15 kilometres from the Austrian and Slovakian borders. It was already known in the Roman age as a watch-post along the limes under the Latin name Ad Flexum. After the Conquest it was used as a reeve-site, later it became shire-town. The motte of Moson was ruined by the soldiers of the Bohemian King Ottokar in 1271, after the Mongol Invasion the fort of Ovar was fortified. In 1354 the town was honoured with the right of goods arrestation and town rights by King Lajos the Great. When the Turks marched against Vienna it was repeatedly desolated, while in 1809 the army of Napoleon occupied the town. From 1529 it belonged to the Habsburg family and between 1763 and 1945 it was a private domain of the House of Habsburgs. The main road of transportation for corn and animal carriage from the Hungarian Flatlands to Vienna led through the town. During the years, the town of Magyarovar developed into an industrial and trade centre of the region while Moson remained a significant village inhabited by merchants and husbandmen. The two towns united in 1939 and together with the village of Lucsony that joined Magyarovar as early as 1905 they constitute the town of today with a population of 30,000 people. The town's most important tourist attraction is its thermal water , which is acknowledged medicinal water and belongs to the five best quality ones in Europe according to its classification. ::::::::Nyiregyhaza Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see City Hall City Hall Agnes Molnar 270 km. east of Budapest, 4 hrs. by rail. :::::::Pilis Hills Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Within an hour's car or bus drive of Budapest to the north-west are the well-forested Pilis Hills. These hills offer much to hikers and day-trippers looking to swap the bustle of Budapest for a calm and scenic spot. Look at hikers maps of this area and you will note an abundance of routes ranging from easy to challenging but all with much to offer. The Danube river is just to the north. The river forms the end point of perhaps the 2 most popular walks in the Pilis: 1. From Dobogoko to Domos via the Ramszakadek (ravine) 2. From Pilisszentlaszlo to Visegrad. ::::::::Salgotarjan Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see country side country side Robert Salgotarjan, a typical comunist town. It is a good place to move on. There is a mining mueseum, beautifull terrain with nice Castle's about 15 minutes north of the main city that can be accessed by bus from the main centre, but make sure you take your passport as the castle straddles the boarder. There are more nice places to stay, one near the bus station about 4 minutes walk, behind next to the penny market. The other is in the north of the city, which is much larger, with a pool and spa, very nice to stay in. There are a number of large supermarkets in the area, with a Tesco just opened few years ago. :::::::::Sarvar Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see A long stone bridge leads to the five sided Nadasdy Castle (1 Varkerulet), which used to be surrounded by a moat and, beginning from the 16th century, served as a fortress and aristocratic family residence. ecause of its lavish interior decor and valuable furnishing, the Ferenc Nadasdy Museum is today one of the most beautiful castle museums in the country. It has exhibitions presenting the interwoven history of the castle and the town, the life of Hungarian Hussars and an abundant collection of applied art. The 36-metre pyramid oak, and the four oaks which are more than 400 years old, are the pride of the Sarvar Arboretum (30 Varkerulet) on the bank of the Gyongyos brook. The salty water of the Medicinal Bath (1 Vadkerti Street) is used to help cure rheumatism, post-fracture complaints and gynaecological disorders. It also helps general regeneration and conditioning as part of a course of treatment or for use at home in the from of the Sarvar thermal crystal produced by distillation. :::::::::::Satoraljaujhely Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Roman catholic parisc church Roman catholic parisc church Agnes Molnar Once the town of the historic Zemplen county, Satoraljaujhely is situated - by the famous Hungarian poet, Sandor Petofi - "by the foot of the incomparably beautiful Sator hills". In 1261 it was granted town privileges by King Stephen the 5th. Due to its favourable geographic position, the town began to thrive as early as the Middle Ages. As part of the famous Hegyalja wine-producing region, Satoraljaujhely lay on the important commercial routes to Russia, Poland and Transylvania, as well as into the centre of Hungary. The town takes pride in significant historic traditions: Ferenc Rakoczi II was born in the nearby Borsi and Lajos Kossuth's political carrier was launched here. Ferenc Kazinczy, the famous neologist of the Hungarian language also worked in the town and in the nearby Szephalom. Today Satoraljaujhely is the most northern Hungarian town. The number of its inhabitants is twenty thousand. At present, the commercial activities are on increase, but industry has failed to become dominant. The Zemplen region centre was lucky to preserve the area's clean air and natural environment. The shape of the neighbouring volcanic mountains is compared to the italian Vesuvius by visitors. There are only few places in Hungary for the lovers of winter sports, and the Magas-hill of Satoraljaujhely is a real Paradise in this respect, where sledge- and ski-tracks await visitors. The 1,333 metre long cable lift with seats, the so-called "libego" is also available. The city centre has preserved the characteristic Upper Hungary small-town atmosphere. The image of the main square is shaped by the Roman Catholic Church, the Kossuth statue and the baroque Country Hall (today Town Hall). The water of the mountain springs comes from the Nymph-well, erected between the church and the Kossuth statue. Satoraljaujhely is a border crossing to the Republic of Slovakia. ::::::::::Sopron Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see View of Sopron View of Sopron http://www.lonelyplanetexchange.com Located in the north on the border of Hungary and Austria Sopron attracts a large number of Austrian tourists day tripping for lower prices. It's like the Hungarian version of Maastricht with resteraunts, galleries and an old town square similar to the Wenceslas Square in Prague. Sopron is good for visitors in that it deals with a large number of Austrian tourists throughout the year and is geared around it. You might find it's a relaxing place to wander round for a few days. ::::::::::::Szeged Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Alsóvárosi Ferences-templom Alsóvárosi Ferences-templom Agnes Molnar The university city is located at the confluence of the rivers Maros and Tisza. After the flood in 1879, the town was well planned rebuilt. Famous landmarks are the Dom and the Synagogue. Szeged is called the city of sunshine with over 2100 hours of sunshine each year. There is a lovely botanic garden and the open air museum (Opusztaszer) 10 kilometers north of the town is a must see for tourists. ___________Webcams & 360 degree pics Edit This Some live webcams from the city. [Add Webcam] Kárász street Edit This Above from either Mc Donald's. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.webradio.hu address: Kárász u. Híd (bridge) street. Edit This i The bridge of the downtown, the Roosevelt square. Sometimes available to catch an image from some trolleybuses of the route 5 and the route 9. Or some buses of the public transport. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.webradio.hu address: Hid u. 1. The Wharf Edit This On the left side: The Bridge of the downtown, the Dome, and the Arts Museum. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.webradio.hu List of the webcams. Edit This Some other live webcams of the city. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.webradio.hu __________estivals Edit This Some festivals of the city. [Add Festival] Szegedi Szabadtéri Játékok - Open-Air Festival of Szeged Edit This In the first half of the 20th century, large-scale open-air events and festivals based on various cultural values and traditions became increasingly popular in major cultural centres of Europe. The success of programmes organized abroad urged representative of Hungarian intellectual life to launch similar festivals. One of the first summer theatres to be launched in Hungary was the Szeged Open-Air Festival that has been organized for more than seventy years now. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.szegediszabadteri.hu Szegedi Ifjúsági Napok - The Youth Days of Szeged Edit This The Youth Days of Szeged (Szegedi Ifjúsági Napok, SZIN) was founded in 1968, and at this time this was the only youth festival in Hungary. Every year there were thousands of young people visiting Szeged because of the great programme and the "feeling" of those few days in the "city of sunshine". After the political changes, the festival was not organized, because the lack of intention and sponsorship. However, the mayor of the city decided to retrieve this significant event and a small group of enthusiastic young organizers started to work on it. After the more.. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.szin.org International Folk Dance Festival in Szeged Edit This The first festival was in 1966. A fun filled 5 days of folk programmes in Southern Hungary including: parades, folk dance and music performances, folk art fair, gastronomic delights, and dance house parties. Participants can also visit the open air museum at Ópusztaszer and take part in a water fun competition. Invited groups include: Lasowiacy – Stalowa Wola, Poland Folklore Ensamble Graovo- Pernik, Bulgaria Casa De Cultura A Municipiului – Timisoara, Rumania Cirkalom Dance Group - Voivodina HASAD – Zonguldak, Turkey as well more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +36-62-542-826, +36-62-542-825 url: www.cioff.hu address: Bartók Béla Muvelodési Központ ::::::::::Szekesfehervar Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Ruins of the Basilica where several early Hungarian kings were crowned and buried Ruins of the Basilica where several early Hungarian kings were crowned and buried pecsipicsdotcom Szekesfehervar was once the hub of political Hungary where kings were crowned. It is only an hour train ride southwest of Budapest. And, home to several colleges. If you grab a train from here to Mor don't be surprised when there are only two cars and you stop to pick up people where there appears to be no stop. Székesfehérvár has a nice old town centre and a great atmosphere. ::::::::::Szentendre Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Szentendre Szentendre Sasha Bulovic, Vargen This pleasant little town is very popular with both tourists and artists. It was founded in the 14th century by Serbian refugees who fled from the Turks. Although they struggled with invasians, they managed to hold on to their orthodox religion, as is testified by the many small orthodox churches still in Szentendre. After most of the Serbs moved away during the Habsburg era, the town lost it's commercial importance and became just another quiet little town on the Danube. In the early 20th century, a group of pioneering young artists led the way for the many artist who live and work here until today. Szentendre offers the visitor a relaxing day out. You can take a walk along the Danube, have something to eat in one of the small restaurants, stock up on your souvenirs, and visit a gallery or museum. The Margit Kovács museum (located on Vastagh György utca) displays the works of this influential Hungarian artist who is considered to be a master of ceramics. Her works usually focusses around themes of motherhood, love and destiny, and never fails to move. On Görög utca you can find a small gallery with works by Károly Ferenczy. He was a leading Hungarian impressionist whos works are also exhibited in the museums in Budapest. Just outside of Szentendre lies the open air ethnographical museum (Skanzen) which depicts Hungarian rural life in the 17th and 18th century. Various thatched cottages, mills and craft demonstrations can be seen all year through. In summer, you can partake in free wine tastings. :::::::::Szephalom Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Memorial Gardens Memorial Gardens Richard Jones Ferenc Kazinczy lived at Széphalom which belongs to Sátoraljaújhely. The one-time home of the leader of Hungarian language reform and his family's graveyard are visited by tens of thousands every year. In the place where once he had his country-seat, Neo Classicist memorial hall was built in 1873. It has the form of a Greek hall church. From this building a horn-beam avenue leads the visitor to the poet's tomb. ::::::::Szombathely Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Szentharomsag szobor Szentharomsag szobor Szabo Imre Perhaps not the first place on most tourists itinerary Szombathely is a quiet laid-back little place. It does have it's attractions though. Nearly 1800 years ago Savaria ancient Szombathely was the capital of the province of Upper Pannonia. It's history is evident in the Garden of Ruins where you can find a couple of the better mosaics in the country. The Garden of Ruins is also occasionally used as a concert venue. Sadly the Iseum across town on Rakoczi Ferenc utca is a strong candidate for worst restoration in the world. Nearby however are the Szombathely Gallery which specialises in modern art and the Bela Bartok concert hall which in bygone days was a synagogue. The plaque commemorating the deportation of the Jews from the town in 1944 bears mute witness to darker days. In addition out of the centre of town is the Var Museum Village an open-air museum where thirty or so village houses have been reconstructed to give a glimpse at Hungary's agricultural past. ::::::::Sárvár Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Important spa resort in Western Hungary. A long stone bridge leads to the five sided Nadasdy Castle (1 Varkerulet), which used to be surrounded by a moat and, beginning from the 16th century, served as a fortress and aristocratic family residence. Because of its lavish interior decor and valuable furnishing, the Ferenc Nadasdy Museum is today one of the most beautiful castle museums in the country. It has exhibitions presenting the interwoven history of the castle and the town, the life of Hungarian Hussars and an abundant collection of applied art. The 36-metre pyramid oak, and the four oaks which are more than 400 years old, are the pride of the Sarvar Arboretum (30 Varkerulet) on the bank of the Gyongyos brook. The salty water of the Medicinal Bath (1 Vadkerti Street) is used to help cure rheumatism, post-fracture complaints and gynaecological disorders. It also helps general regeneration and conditioning as part of a course of treatment or for use at home in the from of the Sarvar thermal crystal produced by distillation. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: http://www.cometohungary.com :::::::::::Tapolca Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo The old town of Tapolca, nestling behind Szent Gyorgy Hill, holds another delight for those who love the wonders of nature: the cave lake. This was formed by volcanic activity: hot water gouged out the labyrinth of winding corridors and halls in the limestone, which were then flooded by crystal clear karst water. The visitor could be in Charon's ferry in a mythological underworld, while rowing around the mysteriously lit, twisting waterway, except that this is an underworld from which there is a way back. The caves under the town are, incidentally, not only a tourist sight: their climate is ideal for the treatment of serious respiratory diseases. Recently a well-equipped therapeutic hotel was completed (Hunguest Hotel Pelion), which now offers facilities to patients taking the cave cure which are worthy of the surroundings. :::::::::Tokaj Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Tokaj Tokaj wojsyl Tokaj is a small town in north-eastern Hungary, worldwide famous for its white wines. Among all the cities of the world only 137 settlements are considered to be an International City of the Grape and Wine, and Tokaj is one of them. And one can hardly find a person, who has never heard of probably the best known of wines, Tokaji Aszu ('old Tokai'). The former volcano Tokaj Mountain (height: 514 metres) or, using its more familiar name Kopasz ('bald') Mountain, is the birthplace of the world-famous aszu; the long and sunny days nurture the grape and the noble rot of the cellars of Tokaj educates it. The Hungarian national anthem mentions the wine steeped vine-shoots of Tokaj, the town at the intersection of the rivers Tisza and Bodrog. Monarchs and famous men have lavished superlatives on the old Tokaji, among them Louis the 14th, the Sun King, Peter the Great, tsarina Catharine the 2nd, Friedrich the 2nd, Beethoven, Voltaire, Goethe and Schubert. Among the owners of the town were the first Magyar settlers, the members of the family Hunyadi (the family of the great Renaissance monarch Mathias Rex), Janos Szapolyai, who became a king here and the Rakoczi family, who are for ever remembered for their struggles for liberty. Historical sources mention the name for the first time in 1074. The flora and fauna near Tokaj mix the elements of mountain and plain. Forests, abundant in strictly protected rare species, cover the hillside of Kopasz Mountain. Those who are fond of undisturbed nature and bird life can enjoy rare moments if they visit the neighbouring Tokaj-Bodrogzug Protected Nature Zone , known as the "land of marshy tracts". For fans of angling and water, this active part of the Tisza is a Paradise. The same goes for the river Bodrog, which is low and with a very gradual fall. It has especially beautiful scenery with beautiful old trees alongside. This river has not been regulated by barrage yet. Pinewoods, beeches and oak-forests cover the neighbouring hills and, at their feet, vine-roots ripen the grape. The fame and hospitality of Tokaj are centuries old. But its inhabitants continue to want their visitors to have an unforgettable experience. They await those who are longing to leave the noisy cities, who like good wine and the cordial atmosphere of provincial towns, the clear-watered rivers, the wonders of undisturbed nature and open-hearted people. source:www.cometohungary.com __________Sights Edit This Castle of Tokaj The role of the castle of Tokaj increased when the country broke into three parts (1514). The castle - situated in the coincidence of the three parts of the country - had an important role at the time of Transylvania-Royal Hungary and the Ottoman Turkish occupation ________Day Trips Edit This Tokaj Museum The Museum gives place to the grape and wine ethnographical exhibition. On the first floor we can find Beres Bela's collection of ecclesiastic history. On the ground floor there is room for temporary exhibitions, which were shops. There is a cellar under the building. There are Wine exhibitions in the second wing and stone regional historical objects in its yard. The beautiful building stands on the main square of Tokaj, which was a Greek commerce house and was bulit in 1790 by the Christmas family. Perhaps the most valuable exhibition is Beres Bela's collection of church religious art among the permanent exhibitions. Beres Bela, dean-parson of Tokaj, offered his collection to the museum in 1981. The exhibition introducing the past of the wine-growing and winemaking of Foothills and its wine commercial development on the loft. The real sight of the loft is the chimneys. The visitor can see the exhibited objects (collection of different types of grapes, agricultural tools, labels, souvenirs of vintages, padlocks of cellars etc.) and documents (given privilige-, and protection letters). The bigger objects; the cart which transported wines, the production of cooperage; got place between the chimneys. Here people can get to know everything which is in connection with wine-growing, the process of winemaking till the storing in cellars. There is a cellar system under the building according to the traditions of Foothills. The cellar is a separate world. It has romance and spirit. Mikszath was right when he said: "The world under the ground is to have the overground forgotten." These cellars are more hundred years old and this is the reason why it has special atmosphere. The bottles, used for storing, indicates the special way of 'the wine of king's' storage. In the branches we can see the casks and the bottled wines of the most famous winemaker companies can be found in one of the branches. The Tokaji Oremus, Tokaji Hetszolo, Chateau Pajzos and Megyer, Count Degenfeld Winery, Sajgo Winery, Royal Tokaj Wine Co., Tokaj Commercial House, Tokaj Disznoko introduce their products here. [Add Day Trip] Tokaj Museum Edit This The Museum gives place to the grape and wine ethnographical exhibition. On the first floor we can find Beres Bela's collection of ecclesiastic history. On the ground floor there is room for temporary exhibitions, which were shops. There is a cellar under the building. There are Wine exhibitions in the second wing and stone regional historical objects in its yard. The beautiful building stands on the main square of Tokaj, which was a Greek commerce house and was bulit in 1790 by the Christmas family. Perhaps the most valuable exhibition is Beres Bela's collection of more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (+36-1) 239-1224 url: www.cometohungary.com address: Tokaj, 7. Bethlen G. street email: info@cometohungary.com ::::::::Veszprem Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Benedek Hill and surroundings Benedek Hill and surroundings Jim Szabo An easy day trip from Lake Balaton Vaszprem is much less touristy than the resorts around the lake. It's quiet streets belie it's long religious and royal history. At it's heart is Castle Hill a winding road leading from Ovaros ter surrounded by beautiful 18th century buildings to the stunning views from Worlds End. Along the way you can enjoy the rebuilt Heroes Gate, take in the firewatch tower (maybe not the equal of Sopron's but still a delight to climb - the ticket also allows entry into the cluster of galleries at its base) the Piarist church and as the road opens into a square, the Bishop's Palace and the Cathedral of St. Michael. Sadly the two chapels offer little to the casual observer. The view from World's End north to Herend and to the outcrop known as Benedict Hill are spectacular. Away from Castle Hill the Dezso Laczko Museum and the restored peasant house next to it are also worth a quick stop. :::::::::Visegrad Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Salamon's Tower Salamon's Tower http://sightseeing.bejo.hu The town of Visegrad is not too spectacular in itself. The most interesting thing to be seen is the Visegrad ruins. These consist of the citadel on top of the mountain, and the largely reconstructed Royal Palace, Water Bastion and Salamon Tower. From here you can overlook one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube. :::::::::::Zalakaros Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo Its spa water with a temperature of 96 degrees centigrade, rich in minerals, was found when they were looking for mineral oil in 1962. The water from a depth of 2,307.5 metres is beneficial for the following health problems: chronic gynaecological diseases, the deterioration of the articular cartilage, disc degeneration, lesions of the spinal joints due to cartilage wear, chronic discitis. It is also suitable for the after-care of orthopaedic patients, people recovering from accidents, and following neurosurgery, and those with locomotor disorders and paradental conditions. The construction of the spa began in l964. Today visitors can go to the health centre, open air and indoor swimming pools, can take the waters, can get hydrotherapy treatment, like hydromassage, sauna, medicinal weight bath, and effervescent bath. They are also offered special treatment, massage, and electrotherapy, as well as examination by specialists. In 1997, they started the construction of a pleasure pool. Nowadays, the resort focusses just as much on all-year round holidays for families and non-medical spa tourism. Many new hotels offer accommodation ideal for spa tourists and those who wish to combine such a trip with a visit to the popular resorts of southern Lake Balaton (within 45 mins car drive away) |
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L'Ungheria (Magyar Köztársaság in ungherese, IPA /'maɟar 'křz̻taːʃaʃaːg/) č una repubblica dell'Europa centrale e confina a nord con la Slovacchia, ad est con l'Ucraina e la Romania, a sud con la Serbia e la Croazia e ad ovest con l'Austria e la Slovenia.
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Economia e trasportiL'economia ungherese si appoggia molto sul settore industriale, soprattutto nell'area di Budapest, ma č anche un paese agricolo. Qui si coltivano legumi, cereali, frutta, ortaggi e peperoni rossi, da cui si ricava la paprica. Si allevano, inoltre, cavalli. La rete dei trasporti č ben sviluppata; le autostrade e le linee ferroviarie si diramano a raggiera a partire dalla capitale. Budapest č l'unica cittŕ ungherese dotata di aeroporto internazionale, con i due Terminal Ferihegy 1 e 2. La compagnia di bandiera č la Malév; recentemente hanno aperto collegamenti con Budapest numerose compagnie low-cost (fra cui l'ungherese Wizzair), incrementando notevolmente l'afflusso turistico.
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StoriaAlle fine del I secolo a.C. le legioni romane conquistarono la parte a occidente del Danubio dell'attuale Ungheria, la quale divenne la provincia romana della Pannonia. In seguito alle invasioni barbariche, nel VI secolo d.C.. il territorio venne occupato dagli Avari. Nel 896 i Magiari, un popolo proveniente dagli Urali con altre tribů del ceppo ugrofinnico si insedia nelle pianure del medio Danubio. Nel 1000 viene incoronato il primo re d'Ungheria, Stefano I (1000-1038) che tra l'altro convertě il popolo magiaro al cristianesimo. Durante il suo regno riuscí a stabilire uno stato feudale e costruire un paese potente nell'Europa Centrale. Dopo la sua morte venne canonizzato nel 1083, da allora č venerato e stimato come Santo Stefano D'Ungheria, fondatore dello Stato Ungherese. I suoi discendenti - i sovrani della dinastia Arpad - regnarono fino al 1301. Durante i moti rivoluzionari del 1848 l'Ungheria dichiara la propria indipendenza dall' Impero Austriaco con l'intento di creare una repubblica. La rivolta fallisce e solo nel 1867 l'Impero austriaco concede un'ampia autonomia, diventando impero Austro-Ungarico (Compromesso). Nel 1918, con la dissoluzione dell'Impero (in seguito alla sconfitta della Prima Guerra Mondiale), l'Ungheria ottiene l'indipendenza e viene proclamata la repubblica. Nel 1919 comunisti e socialisti instaurano la Repubblica ungherese dei Soviet, il 31 luglio dello stesso anno viene proclamata la monarchia che da vita ad un regime totalitario fascista. Il 21 giugno 1941 entra in guerra (Seconda Guerra Mondiale) a fianco della Germania e dell'Italia. Alla fine della guerra viene invasa dall'Armata Rossa ed entra nell'area d'influenza dell'Unione Sovietica. Il 23 ottobre 1956 inizia la rivolta d'Ungheria quindi, il primo novembre, l'Ungheria esce dal Patto di Varsavia e tre giorni dopo l'Armata rossa invade il Paese e i moti rivoluzionari che avevano provocato l'uscita dal Patto vengono sedati con l'intervento delle forze armate sovietiche. Resterŕ nel Patto di Varsavia fino al 1989. Con la caduta della Cortina di ferro (scioglimento del Patto di Varsavia e dissoluzione dell'Unione sovietica) il paese si orienta verso modelli economici e politici dell'Europa occidentale. Nel vertice UE di Copenaghen svoltosi il 13 dicembre 2002, venne deciso che dal 1 maggio 2004 l'Ungheria (assieme ad altri 9 stati) entrasse a far parte dell'Unione Europea, decisione che venne confermata il 12 aprile 2003 con un referendum al quale partecipň il 45% degli aventi diritto al voto e l'84% dei votanti votň a favore dell'UE.
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L'Ungheria č suddivisa in 19 province (in ungherese al singolare megye, plur. megyék). Budapest č un distretto a sé stante.
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Gastronomia
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Il Gulash (Gulyás)Un piatto tipico della cucina magiara č il Gulash (Gulyás in ungherese),
una zuppa che i gulyásak (gulyásak = mandriani, da gulya che significa
mandria) cucinavano dentro un grande paiolo messo sopra un fuoco di legna
all'aperto quando trasportavano i pregiati manzi grigi dalle lunga corna dalla
pianura
della
Puszta ai mercati di
Moravia,
Vienna,
Norimberga e
Venezia.
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La paprica (peperone)Un antico detto ungherese afferma che:
La paprica (in ungherese la parola significa peperone, indica quindi anche l'ortaggio, non solo la spezia) si ottiene dal peperone fatto seccare e macinato, č una delle spezie comunemente usate nella preparazione dei cibi. Il peperone, importato dai Turchi, che a loro volta lo avevano preso in India dove era arrivato verso la metŕ del XVI secolo a bordo dei galeoni portoghesi che provenivano dal Brasile, venne accolto in Ungheria con molto entusiasmo, cambiando cosě la cucina ungherese. Una leggenda dice che una giovane contadina ungherese che era stata costretta con la forza a vivere nell'harem del pasciŕ turco di Buda, avesse spiato a lungo i giardini del palazzo mentre coltivavano i peperoni e che, una volta liberata, avesse insegnato ai contadini del suo villaggio a coltivare la paprica. Nel secolo XIX i fratelli Pálfi di Seghedino togliendo, al momento della raccolta, le venature interne del frutto, dove si concentra la capsaicina, il principio attivo che dŕ il sapore piccante al peperoncino, ottennero della paprica con un sapore piů dolce. Il chimico Albert Szent-Györgyi, Premio Nobel nel 1937, ha contribuito a valorizzare questo vegetale scoprendo, proprio nel peperoncino, la fonte dell' acido ascorbico che ha fermato le morti per scorbuto, una malattia che aveva ucciso migliaia di marinai. Il momento del raccolto viene vissuto come un rito gioioso. L'
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settembre le donne, vestite con costumi sgargianti, raccolgono i peperoni
nei campi e dopo averli infilzati con
ago e filo fanno
delle lunghe ghirlande che appendono a speciali sostegni di
legno o ai muri
delle case.
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