Hungary is open to Russians: why go to the country of palaces, knights, thermal springs and wine?
Russia resumed flights with Hungary June 10th.
Russians can enter Hungary without restrictions (quarantine and PCR tests), with a valid Schengen visa and a certificate of vaccination.
In Hungary, you can immerse yourself in history and become knightIn an old fortress.
To improve your health - visit the unique thermal bathsMiskolztapolz.Aquaticum Debrecen Thermal Complexgo to Valley of Beauty. to great thermal springs or to lake HevizThe largest thermal spring in the world.
Travelers waiting Hungarian Pearl - Lake Balaton.
Attractions of Budapest
Chain Bridge of Szecheny
Chain bridge "Szechenyi" in Hungary (Budapest) is the first and most famous urban bridge across the Danube. The main purpose of the suspension bridge, opened in 1849, was the connection of a pair of historical parts of the city. The building is named after Count Istvan Szechenyi, who initiated and then organized the construction of the permanent structure.
There are many attractions near the bridge, among which Gresham Palace and the Zero Kilometer Stone are of particular interest to tourists. Coordinates: 47°29'56'N and 19°02'37'E.
Monument to Jews Shot on the Bank of the Danube
Tourists who come to admire the beautiful Budapest, meet on the banks of the Danube strange memorial. Multi-caliber trampled shoes are scattered on the embankment for a length of 40 meters. On the bench, located opposite the shoes, it is written in three languages that in the winter of 1944-1945 Jews were massacred here.
The most peculiar monument to the Holocaust is called “Shoes on the Danube Embankment”. The monument was opened in 2005. Next to the shoes are candles, flowers, notes in Hebrew.
The monument is located on the embankment from Pest.
The Hunting Fountain of King Matthias
The fountain called “Hunting of King Matias” in Hungary (Budapest) is a symbol of the city, and is located on the territory of the Royal Palace, reconstructed by Matiasam during the reign. The classical structure is represented by a multi-figure bronze composition, which serves as a decoration of the southern palace wall.
The sculptural image is a beautiful, but sad legend about the unrequited love of the daughter of the forester Ilonka to Matiash. The elegant and picturesque fountain was erected at the beginning of the last century.
Buda Castle
Buda Castle in Hungary (Budapest) is the famous residence of the kings of the state. A feature of the huge palace structure is its location at the highest point of the Castle Hill, which allows visitors to view the numerous medieval buildings, as well as significant monuments of the Hungarian capital.
You can independently get to the perfectly preserved historical part of the Buda side with the help of a special funicular Shiklo, as well as by bus route No. 16. Attraction coordinates: 47.501848 and 19.032202.
Attractions of the city of Pec
Romanesque Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul
The Romanesque Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul is a landmark of the city of Pecs in Hungary. The construction of this Roman Catholic church began in 1064 by order of King Stephen I. Since then, the church has undergone stages of construction and reconstruction. Today, this architectural monument has mixed the features of different styles - Gothic, classicism, neo-romanticism. Inside the cathedral is decorated with frescoes, a special pomp and celebration adds rich gilding. The pearl of the cathedral is an organ of 75 pipes. The church is located on Dome Square at Szent István tér 23. You can get there by bus 2, 4, 23Y, 46.
Pec Cathedral
The Hungarian Cathedral of Pec was erected in honor of Saints Peter and Paul in the XI century. The cathedral is located in the ancient city of Pec.
At first it looked like an early Christian chapel. Then, after the fire, its construction began. Over the centuries, the cathedral was transformed, having passed a large stage of architectural eclecticism. And only at the end of the XIX century he finally found his image. Now the architecture of the cathedral is dominated by neo-romantic style.
The famous cathedral can be called a huge bell.
The building of the Pec Cathedral is decorated with famous Hungarian frescoes and sculptures.
The building has a rare musical instrument - an organ of 75 trumpets, on which Franz Liszt often performed his masses.
Attractions of the city of Heviz
Lake Heviz
Lake Heviz is the world’s largest thermal spring. Its uniqueness lies not only in the size, but also in the chemical composition, which is provided by mixing the water of two thermal keys and one mineral. The same keys determine the water temperature, which varies throughout the year from +24 to +32 ° C, and every 28 hours is completely updated.
Russian tourists, following to Hévíz, usually fly to Budapest, from where to the lake you can transfer - first by train, then by bus or by direct bus. Both options take approximately the same time and have a similar cost.
Rakoci Street
The central street of the Hungarian town of Hévíz is Rakoczi Street. This is a pedestrian zone where locals and tourists are happy to walk. It preserved the atmosphere of the old Hungary of the twenties of the last century, although its reconstruction was carried out. It's quiet and peaceful. Along the street is a large number of coffee shops and restaurants in the retro style, where you can taste delicious coffee, Hungarian wine and snack.
In the central part of the street there is a beautiful mansion, which houses the Historical Museum. It opened not very long ago – in 2004. Visiting its exposition, you can learn about the history of Heviz.
In the same building there is a cozy cinema that can accommodate one hundred spectators. Winter baths are at the end of the street. Green, cozy, beautiful, this street will not leave you indifferent. It's downtown. From any point of Heviz you can walk to it or rent a bicycle.
Hungarian Pearl – Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton
The Hungarian pearl - Lake Balaton is famous for its comfortable resort recreation area. The lake stretches for 79 km by a narrow strip (width from 12 to 124 km). The small depth of the reservoir - only about 4 meters allows the water to warm up to 25 degrees.
A beautiful landscape with sandy beaches on the southern shore and a picturesque northern shore, the presence of therapeutic thermal waters makes the Hungarian resort one of the best in Europe. People come here to improve their health, swim.
You can get to Balaton (stop in Balatonfüred) by train from Delhi station in Buda.
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Text: personalguide
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