Benvenuto in
UNGHERIA
Nome ufficiale: Magyar Koztarsasag (Repubblica di Ungheria)
Capitale: Budapest
Forma di governo: democrazia parlamentare
Valuta: fiorino (HUF)
Superficie: 93.030 km²
Polpolazione: 10 milioni
Altre città importanti: Lago Balaton, Szentendre, Eger, Gyor
By Go Travelling, Public Domain
L'Ungheria è un paese con una cultura diversa e colorata e una storia frenetica. Gli ungheresi sono orgogliosi delle loro tradizioni. Hanno una delle tradizioni popolari più ricche ed è ancora viva in Europa.
Il comunismo in Ungheria terminò il 1989 e il paese divenne una repubblica parlamentare. È entrato a far parte della NATO nel 1999 e nell'UE cinque anni dopo.
Budapest
Budapest, la capitale, è conosciuta come Parigi in Oriente, attraversata dal possente fiume Danubio, con monumenti famosi come la collina del castello medievale di Buda e l'Avenida Pest's Andrassy, il palazzo neogotico del Parlamento e il Ponte delle Catene del XIX secolo correndo in cima al Danubio.
1. Buda Castle District
This holds the city's medieval sites, with Buda Castle and the remains of the original Roman town Aquincum. It was declared as World Heritage in 1987.
2. Banks of the Danube
This includes the Parliament House(1884-1904) and the Chain Bridge (1849). The Banks of Danube was listed as World Heritage together with the Buda Castle District in 1987.
3. Andrássy Avenue
Andrássy Avenue was added in the year 2002 to the World Heritage list and this include the Opera, Millennium Park and the Underground Railway, the first underground in Continental Europe and has been operational since 1896.
Principessa Sissi
Imperatrice d'Austria e regina d'Ungheria per matrimonio con l'imperatore Francesco Giuseppe I.
The Shoes on the Danube Bank
The "Shoes on the Danube Bank" is a memorial in Budapest, conceived in 2005 by film director Can Togay with sculptor Gyula Pauer to honor the Jews who were killed by fascist Arrow Cross militiamen in Budapest during World War II. There are sixty pairs of period-appropriate iron shoes located along the Pest side of the Danube Promenade.
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Esztergom
Situated on the right bank of the river Danube, Esztergom marks the border between Slovakia and Hungary. Known as the royal city , it is the place where St Stephen, the first King of Hungary was crowned at the start of the 11th century.
Basilica Esztergom
The Basilica of Esztergom is the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary. It is dedicated to the Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Adalbert. It is the largest church and the tallest building in Hungary.
Esztergom Medieval Castle
The medieval castle of Esztergom, built in the 10th and 11th centuries, was the royal seat until 1249. It is the symbol of Hungarian Christianity. It was enlarged in the early Gothic style and later hosted Renaissance artists.
Széchényi Square
Széchényi Square, Esztergom’s central Square was the scene of the Medieval marketplace and is walled by Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical buildings.
The Bridge of Mary Valerie (Most Márie Valérie)
The Bridge of Mary Valerie joins Esztergom in Hungary and Štúrovo in Slovakia, across the River Danube. The bridge is about 509 metres in length. It is named after Archduchess Marie Valerie of Austria (1868–1924), the fourth child of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary, Franz Josef and Elisabeth. Built in 1895, partially destroyed in 1944, restored in 2001.
Gyor
A pretty Baroque city located at the meeting point of three rivers, the Danube, Rába and Rábca, Győr is often known as the “City of Rivers.” Gyor is the third richest city in Hungary for historic monuments after Budapest and Sopron. It is filled with Baroque architectures and the golden statues. Strolling among the beautifully restored buildings, squares and the old company signs on the houses, it’s easy to imagine that you’ve travelled back in time.
What could be a better activity in the ‘city of rivers’ than bathing? The thermal water of Győr has been known for long due to its beneficial effects. There are many Thermal spa centers in the city, where you can enjoy the fun brought by natural hot springs.
Vienna Gate Square (Bécsi kapu tér)
One of the most beautiful Baroque squares in Hungary, is where many of Győr's most important landmarks and historical attractions reside. The square itself is dominated by the beautiful Carmelite Church, which dates back to the early part of the 18th century. At the corner, is the 16th century Altabak-house with its two beautifully decorated corner bay windows and is one of the oldest homes in town as well as one of the most beautiful examples of early Baroque architecture.
Széchenyi Square
The main town square, has been functioning as a market square since the 14th century. The square is also where the Saint Ignatius of Loyola Benedictine Church and Monastery are located. The church built between 1634 and 1641 for the Jesuits who settled down in Gyor in 1627.
Győr Cathedral
Located on Káptalan Domb (Chapter Hill), the Cathedral boasts foundations from the 11th century, was changed and fortified throughout the years, so has a mixture of architectural styles , from Gothic, Neo-classical to Romanesque element.
New City Hall
Next, visit the icon of the town, the New City Hall, busiest spot in Gyor, dominates a large square flanked by many fountains.
For history buffs, the Zichy Palace, the Esterházy Mansion, János Xántus Museum are full of ancient treasures……
Hollókő
Located approximately 100 kilometres from Budapest in Hungary’s rural northern Nógrád county, Hollókő is undoubtedly the country’s best-known village. It was included in the list of World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO in 1987. It developed mainly during the 17th and 18th centuries and has been deliberately preserved as a living example of rural life before the agricultural revolution of the 20th century
Lake Balaton
Rustic villages, ancient fortresses, fertile grape-growing hills, picturesque landscapes and a dazzling Turquoise lake; This is Lake Balaton, Hungary’s largest freshwater lake, second most visited destination after Budapest. It is worth visiting here at any time of the year, but obviously it really lives in the summer!
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Siófok
The party capital of Balaton, Siófok is one of the most popular holiday destinations along Lake Balaton’s southern shore best known for its beaches and nightlife.
Here, life is buzzing in every summer, which attract many tourists and young people from all over the country every year.During the day, a quality beach with all sorts of activities awaits you, or simply laze on the beach and enjoy the glorious sunshine! At night, a multitude of entertainment venues and discos opens up with the coolest bands and DJs.
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By Imre Varga - Szilas in Siófok, Public Domain
Szigliget
A little village on volcanic hills in Veszprém county, Szigliget is host to one of the mightiest castles in Hungary.
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Tihany
One of the oldest medieval town in the lake region, Tihany’s real charm lay in its historic streets, lovely thatched-roof cottages, and rustic rural feel. It is celebrated for its 11th-century Benedictine Abbey Church, one of the oldest churches in Hungary. The church perches on a cliff offering picture-postcard views of the lake’s southern shore.
During July and August, the fields of Tihany transform into gorgeous bright violet carpets of blossoming lavender, a sight to behold!
Badacsony
The volcanic hills of northern Balaton is home to one of the richest, most fertile grape growing ground in the entire country. You can taste the best Hungarian wines in this area.
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Pecs
Considerata la città ungherese più vivace dal punto di vista culturale al di fuori della capitale, è rinomata per la sua chiesa moschea e il vecchio villaggio di Hollók ő , un villaggio etnografico di Palócz , patrimonio mondiale dell'UNESCO.
Szentendre
Szentendre è un villaggio di artisti lungo la curva del Danubio
Assapora alcuni dei suoi grandi vini, il dolce Tokaji al miele, il Pálinka (acquavite di frutta ungherese) e il sangue di toro, con una ciotola di gulasch piccante e il locale "Lángos" (pane piatto ungherese fritto), i lacci ungheresi, la polvere di paprika fanno buoni acquisti.
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Dried Hungarian paprika on string
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Hungarian goulash served in buckets and came on a long stick.
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Goulash
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Lángos
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Gli ungheresi sono fortemente inventivi. Notevoli invenzioni includono il cubo di Rubik dello scultore e professore Erno Rubik nel 1974 e la lampadina elettrica krypton del fisico Imre Brody nel 1937 e la penna a sfera del giornalista László Bíró nel 1938.
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