10 reasons to visit Szolnok
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Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County lies in the heart of the Great Hungarian Plain rich in natural wonders. Its seat is Szolnok, which lies at the estuary of River Tisza, 100 kilometres away from Budapest. The city is probably most known for the river, the Theatre of Szigliget, the nursery of artists, basketball, water sports and intact nature. But there are much more reasons to visit Szolnok 🙂
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Tiszaliget
The woody parkland is the lung of the city and the home of sport and recreational institutions. It’s a real sport centre, where two renovated sport halls, a new football stadium, tennis courts, a water polo arena, a squash centre, hotels and beaches welcome sport lovers.
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Rose garden
Falusiturizmus.hu believes that having such a huge green zone in the heart of the city as the Verseghy Park is quite a unique spectacle. Rozárium, lying behind the county-hall, is the home of Hungarian autochthon rose species. These are special, decorative species, which are most common in plant-breeder settlements. It’s a real curiosity to have so many of them at a public place.
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Mayfly Festival
It is one of the biggest free cultural cavalcades in Central Europe, which traditionally celebrates the magical natural attraction of River Tisza, the blooming of mayflies. The unique spectacle is made even more colourful with diverse programmes, gastro shows, concerts, workshops and sport programmes. The festival will be held between the 13th and 17th of June this year.
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Mayfly Bridge
The 444 metre long Mayfly Bridge (Tiszavirág-híd) is the emblematic building of Szolnok, which is the longest pedestrian bridge in Central Europe. The huge bridge with outspread wings looks like a mayfly and connects the downtown region with the Tiszaliget recreational centre. The building, inspired by the blooming of mayflies, is the symbol of the city.
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Széchenyi Park Forest and Ecotouristic Centre, Bagolyvár Game Park
Two thematic exhibitions, a natural scientific and a forestry nature trail were performed in the 125 hectare Park Forest. The nature trails present the flora and fauna of the Great Hungarian Plain, while the Bagolyvár Game Park is the home of Hungarian wild species, domestic animals and pets. Moreover, the country’s biggest outdoor eco playground welcomes visitors all year around.
