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Tourism Attractions
The capital city of Hungary is Budapest. Its broad avenues, leafy parks and harmonious blend of architectural styles has earned it the nickname the 'Paris of Eastern Europe'. The walled Castle District is the premier destination for visitors, and contains some of Budapest's most important monuments and museums. The city Eger is beautiful, and it's immediately apparent why: preserved Baroque architecture gives the town a relaxed, almost Mediterranean feel. The best overview of the town is from the 13-century Eger Castle. Pecs is one of the most interesting cities in Hungary. It has a mild climate, museums and some of the finest Turkish monuments in the country. It is also renowned for its music, opera and ballet, and has some of Hungary's best leatherwork. The symbol of the city is the Mosque, the largest building from the Turkish occupation still standing in Hungary. The tiny town of Mariapocs is an important place of pilgrimage. There is a Greek Catholic church, which houses the Weeping Black Madonna. Lake Balaton is situated about 100 km from Budapest, this lake is one of the largest in Europe, covering an area of almost 600 sq km. Balaton is divided into two quite different shores: the south, which is essentially one long resort of high-rise hotels and beaches, and the north, where there are more historical towns and mountain trails. Hortobagy is a 520 sq km national park that offers some of the best bird-watching in Europe. Activities in Hungary include horse riding, hiking, caving, cycling, canoeing and windsurfing. |
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