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When Nobel Prize winner Enrico Fermi was asked if he believed in extraterrestrials, he replied:
"They are among us, but they call themselves Hungarians"
This small country is one of the oldest European countries, situated in the middle of the continent in Central Europe. Hungarians speak a language and form a culture unlike any other in the region: this distinctiveness has been both a source of pride and an obstacle for more than 1100 years.
This is the country:
And there is something else that keeps bringing visitors back to Hungary - their legendary Hungarian hospitality.
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This country is the birthplace of world-famous inventors, scientists, explorers, composers and sports stars. This is a place of variety, colour and passion. Hungarian water is not just for splishing and splashing it can be soothing too. The country is blessed with an abundance of natural thermal springs, which emerge at a temperature of 86°F/30°C and are full of salts and minerals. |
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What are the Hungarian people like? Colorful and diverse. Moving from Asia to the Carpathian Basin, in 836 AD the Magyar tribes integrated the different nationalities they found here. Paving the way for a country that is welcoming no matter what.
Then, throughout their history, they invited monks, teachers, artists and settlers into their homeland not only from neighbouring countries, but also from more distant nations to enrich their life with other cultures and traditions.
Foreigners usually describe Hungarians as inventive, talented, cheerful and romantic, but most of all hospitable.
The abundance of thermal springs in Hungary have led to suggestions that an underground thermal water sea may be hidden below the country. Out of 1300 springs that have been discovered so far, 80 are in Budapest.
Thermal baths, spas, swimming pools and spa hotels are built next to these springs in almost 70 towns and villages across the country.
Certain types of thermal water have been known to alleviate symptoms of various (but not the dreaded 3 putts) including rheumatism and illness of the limbs. Treatment may not only be effective for rehabilitation but also for prevention – or simply for pure enjoyment.
A true Hungarian dinner is often accompanied by Gipsy music, and the many folklore programmes on offer usually include passionate Hungarian dance performances. The two-week Budapest Spring Festival, opening each year in March.
This is a major event in the musical calendar, and has now been extended to 11 cities in the country.
Other highlights of the year are the Balaton Festival, held in May, the Opera and Ballet Festival that takes place in Budapest in August, the Open Air Theatre Festival of Szeged, the Zemplen Art Festival in Sarospatak and the Summer Jewish Festival, which involves several towns and cities. Regular concerts are held in many churches and castles around the country.
Did you know that real Goulash is a kind of soup? And that it is best when cooked on open fire in a metal vessel called ‘brogracs’? The taste and dark red colour of hot or sweet red pepper is an essential ingredient of many traditional Hungarian dishes.
Hungarian cuisine is very popular because of its rich tastes, but the style of cooking varies greatly from region to region – it is always trying the local specialities.
The wide range of special dishes are well supplemented by the delicious wines produced in 22 different wine regions. Some of the wines are unique to Hungary, and therefore qualify for the ‘Hungaricum’ title. Good food and good wines are very important in the life of Hungarians, which is well proven by the fact that lots of related events are organised all around the country.
Size isnt everything! Hungary may be a small country, but it packs an awful lot within its borders. There is diversity in its landscape, which ranges from flat and grassy plains to lush peaks and valleys, and in its culture, which makes room for both traditional woode churches and vibrant modern nightclubs. This is truly a country for everybody.
Budapest is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, trendy city. Fans of design, architecture, fashion and gourmet food will all find something to explore in this constantly changing city. Pubs and nightclubs for every beer threshold can be found here.
Retro is once again in. Whether you want to dress up in a mix of retro-grandma and electroboogie style or enjoy today's food at a restaurant with an 80's theme or want to buy some unique souvenirs to take home to your eager friends, Budapest boasts it.
Castle Hill - home to what you might call Buda's 'old town' - has been a cultural and strategic focal point of the city for centuries and was also the site of over 30 sieges. The inevitable damage resulted in several episodes of rebuilding, often re-using stones from the rubble and lending to the district a fascinating mix of architectural styles. The showpieces are the spectacular Mátyás Church and the Buda Royal Palace to the south. In addition, the views over Pest from the Fishermen's Bastion will take your breath away.
The "Hungarian Sea", is the people's name for the 50-mile long lake with silky green-yellow water in the middle of Transdanubia. Lake Balaton is one of Hungary's most precious treasures and most frequented resorts. It is also the largest lake in Central Europe.
The southern shores are ideal for small children because of the shallow water, but on the north shore the water gets deeper instantaneously. The summer water temperature is around 80 °F, which is warmer than the average air temperature in the morning and in the evening. The water and the sleek mud of the lake are excellent remedies for nervous complaints, anaemia and nervous fatigue.
Picturesque vineyards in the region produce an assortment of excellent wines that go very well with the delicious local food. Large numbers of inns and restaurants welcome guests from home and abroad.
Siófok is the largest town on the southern side of Lake Balaton and is known for being the party town of the lake. Its port serves every boat route on the lake. Cruise boats also start from here. The hotels of the Golden and Silver Beaches are very much in demand. The pleasant parks are ornamented with statues. The Lutheran church has a remarkable style.
Pécs was awarded the title of European Capital of Culture for the year 2010 by the European Union. 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of the European Union’s ECOC program.
The program, one of Europe’s most successful cultural endeavours, brings a plethora of art exhibitions, international musical events (both classical and jazz), street fairs, symposia and a general buzz to Pécs, this Mediterranean city of South Transdanubia.
A mere 120 miles southwest of Budapest (a two-and-half hour train or car ride), Pécs will be the centre of attention for all visitors attracted by world-class events.
Beyond the concerts, exhibitions and fairs, Pécs is an amiable town of about 160 thousand inhabitants, that has stood in its present place, as the Gate to the Balkans, since Roman times. Its 2000-year history manifests in a multitude of unique sites, from the 4th century early Christian necropolis of Sopianae, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to gracious places of worship (both Christian and Muslim, due to a 150 year long Ottoman occupation), dating back centuries.
The Hungaroring is a Formula One racing circuit in Mogyoród, near Budapest, Hungary where the Hungarian Grand Prix is held. In 1986, it became the location of the first Formula One Grand Prix behind the Iron Curtain.
Bernie Ecclestone wanted a race in the USSR, but a Hungarian friend of his recommended Budapest. They wanted a street circuit similar to the Circuit de Monaco to be built in the Népliget[2] - Budapest's largest park - but the government decided to build a new circuit just outside the city[3] near a major highway. Construction works started on October 1, 1985. It was built in eight months, less time than any other Formula One circuit. The first race was held on March 24, 1986 in memory of János Drapál, the first Hungarian who won motorcycle Grand Prix races.
According to a survey put together by the Hungarian national tourism office Mogyoród ranks third in venues visited by tourists in Hungary, following the Danube Bend-area and Lake Balaton, but before Budapest.
Although golf appears to be just getting a start in Hungary it actually has a long and charming history. Golf saw its Hungarian debut in 1902, held on a racecourse by Count Géza Andrássy. With championship courses and accommodation to match, Hungary is now on the map in golfing terms and this secret won’t be kept for long.
Located amongst the rolling hills of the Zselic Natural Reserve, European Lakes is a region in South Western Hungary which boasts what are probably the best natural reserves in the world.
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