Hungarian Nature and Culture

The capital of Hungary offers centuries of history and architecture, as well as surprising nightlife and culinary scenes.

Wander through the Historic Center and enjoy architectural gems, local cuisine, and multitude of attractions.

Once the capital of a Roman province, this archaeological park holds remains of ancient settlements, including two amphitheaters.

Overlooking the Danube river, this hill offers historical monuments, a noteworthy citadel, and striking views of the city.

The traditional dwelling of Hungary's kings, this Baroque-style palace complex is rife with history stretching back to the 13C.

A thriving artistic hub in the late 19C, this small town on the Danube containing churches, museums, and cafes.

Offering a fantastic view of the Danube, and famous for its ruins of a Renaissance summer palace, this town is well worth a visit.

One of the oldest zoos in the world, Budapest Zoo is located in a nature reserve and holds over a 1000 animal species.

A three-floor market hall that offers a rich variety of produce as well as a taste of Budapest life, bound in Neo-Gothic charm.

An underground labyrinth, dominating the belly of the Castle Hill with an intricate system of cellars and caves rich in history.

A shopping street since the 19C, this avenue is lined with Neo-Renaissance manors, private boutiques, cafes, and theaters.

Enjoy this northern town, steeped in Baroque architecture and famous for its castle, thermal baths, and Hungarian red wine.

Situated on the Tisza river, this lovely city offers fantastic architecture, great pedestrian areas, and a vibrant atmosphere.

The interactive railway museum holds over 100 vehicles, suffused with a nostalgic charm that draws in kids and adults alike.

The National Museum houses collections that trace the history of the Carpathian Basin dwellers, Hungarians and Transylvanian alike.

City's largest public park contains play areas, the famous Szechenyi Baths, and a lake that freezes into an ice rink in the winter.

Covering 3ha, the oldest botanical garden in Budapest contains over 7,000 species of flora, greenhouses, and a Japanese Garden.

The former Hungarian royal seat, destroyed under the Ottoman rule and rebuilt in charming splendor by Maria Theresa in the 18C.

Halfway between Budapest and Vienna, on the junction of three rivers, rests a city of industrial veneer and a hidden medieval charm.

Enjoy a stroll in this historical neighborhood of Budapest, filled with noteworthy landmarks and squares.

Take a guided tour of the largest government building in Hungary, popular for its mix of historic architectural styles.

Fed by thermal springs of Margaret Island, this water park has water slides, wave machines, and other fun facilities.

An excellent leisure area, featuring medieval ruins, a music fountain, a Japanese garden, sports facilities, and much more.

Offering excellent examples of secessionist architecture, this town is rich with museums and day-trip opportunities.

The former seat of Hungarian royalty and central to Hungary's Roman Catholicism, this northern town exudes charm and history.

A multicultural city famous for its rich history, Mediterranean climate, and wonderful local wine.

Wander through the historic heart of this city, admiring its architectural variety ranging from Romanesque gems to Ottoman relics.

A 4C necropolis of underground burial chambers, adorned with ornate murals, almost unspoiled frescoes, and a large sarcophagus.

A Roman burial site dating back to the 4C and comprised of several hundred underground tombs decorated with intricate murals.

A four-tower 11C basilica, renovated with Romanesque motifs, retains an ornate Gothic interior and hosts weekly organ concerts.

A national park set along the Danube and Drava rivers, whose union creates a vibrant ecosystem, rich with unique flora and fauna.

Famous for its medicinal thermal water, this town also provides wonderful opportunities for a stroll.

The central square of Pecs' is edged with historic buildings, and strewn with local monuments well worth a visit.

Housed in Pecs' oldest residential building, this museum showcases a collection of internationally renowned ceramics artwork.

A well-preserved mosque dating to the 16C Ottoman occupation, it houses a small collection of Turkish art and historic objects.

A unique church housed in a 16C mosque which has retained its original style, and is Hungary's largest remaining Turkish building.

Offering lovely woodland views, the 13C remains of a boundary fortress on the Upper Balaton are a small part of Hungarian history.

Located on the banks of Lake Balaton, this lovely city offers quiet secluded beaches, museums, and highly praised local wine.

Adjacent to the cathedral, the 12C bishop's residence offers weekly exhibitions detailing the lives of local bishops.

An operating 19C synagogue that retains original decorative elements - stencil work, iron cast columns, and a famous Angster organ.

Set in a Baroque manor, the museum holds a remarkable collection of modern Hungarian art.

A cultural complex housing ceramics exhibits, a puppet theater, cafes, and more, all dedicated to the Zsolnay family heritage.

The former Hungarian royal seat, destroyed under the Ottoman rule and rebuilt in charming splendor by Maria Theresa in the 18C.

Situated on the Tisza river, this lovely city offers fantastic architecture, great pedestrian areas, and a vibrant atmosphere.

A small village on the historical peninsula jutting into Lake Balaton, rich with architectural and natural points of interest.

Walk the streets saturated with history and touched with myth, and admire the local remnants of ancient times.

A medieval Greek Orthodox hermit colony carved into a rocky hill, comprised of cells, a chapel, and a dining hall.

Follow the trail leading towards this 18C Baroque abbey, erected on the site of an 11C monastery, and housing a royal crypt.

Offering lovely woodland views, the 13C remains of a boundary fortress on the Upper Balaton are a small part of Hungarian history.

Located on the banks of Lake Balaton, this lovely city offers quiet secluded beaches, museums, and highly praised local wine.

The former Hungarian royal seat, destroyed under the Ottoman rule and rebuilt in charming splendor by Maria Theresa in the 18C.

Located on the banks of the Balaton Lake, this national park is highly visited by international travelers and locals alike.

The capital of Hungary offers centuries of history and architecture, as well as surprising nightlife and culinary scenes.

Wander through the Historic Center and enjoy architectural gems, local cuisine, and multitude of attractions.

Once the capital of a Roman province, this archaeological park holds remains of ancient settlements, including two amphitheaters.

Overlooking the Danube river, this hill offers historical monuments, a noteworthy citadel, and striking views of the city.

The traditional dwelling of Hungary's kings, this Baroque-style palace complex is rife with history stretching back to the 13C.

A thriving artistic hub in the late 19C, this small town on the Danube containing churches, museums, and cafes.

Offering a fantastic view of the Danube, and famous for its ruins of a Renaissance summer palace, this town is well worth a visit.