15 must-see sights in Hungary PART 2
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Utazom.com collected 15 sights in Hungary that everyone needs to see. Here you can find the first 8 sights, and now let us take a look at the rest: 7 more beauties in the country.
Hortobágy
The region can be found in the Eastern part of Hungary. It belongs to three counties (Hajdú-Bihar, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok), it is scarcely populated, and the most of its area is a national park. The Hortobágy puszta (steppe) and the pastoral and betyar romance connected to it make it one of the main tourist attractions in the country:
everyone is stunned by the plain lying between Tisza and Hajdúság, the mirage, the herds of gray cattle and flocks of haired sheep, the saker falcon, the bustard, the overflying cranes, and the Nine-holed Bridge.
Gemenc
The country’s largest floodplain (30km long, 7 km wide), mostly covered in forests, Gemenc, is part of the Duna-Dráva National Park, which has been under protection since 1977. Its plants are the typical plant communities of floodplains, mostly willows. Many birds including Saker Falcons find shelter in the hidden bushes. Gemenc gives home to the most beautiful and most valuable red deer stock in the country, but deer and wild boars live here too. The livestock was put into serious danger by the 2013 flood of the Danube.
Hévíz
This thermal lake with a peat bed is outstanding in the world. It can be found in Zala county, near Keszthely. Its history dates back to the Roman times, back then they were already aware of the healing effect of the water. The Festetics family had an important role in creating the thermal bath. They acquired the area around the lake in the 18th century. Hévíz has many natural and cultural sights and is a popular touristic destination besides Keszthely, which lies in the Western tip of Balaton.
Kőszeg
It can be found in the Western part of the country, near the Austrian border. Kőszeg has a stunning panorama and is one of the most relaxing towns in Hungary. The town played an active part in the fights against the Turks (16th century), it’s castle gained its present looks after this era. The most important monuments are located in the City Centre: Jurisics tér, the Town Hall, the Tower of Heroes, the Castle of Kőszeg, the civic houses of the Main Square, and numerous museums, churches, and cultural programs await visitors.
