Exploring all of Hungary's attractions can be done in less than a week. The country is renowned for its health resorts, thermal springs, as well as its rich cultural and architectural heritage. Below, you'll find a list of Hungary's key attractions. Visiting these places will make your trip to the country truly complete and unforgettable.
The name of the Basilica of St. Istvan is well-known to every local resident in Hungary. This impressive structure is not only the largest church in Budapest, but also a highly popular tourist attraction.
The tower on Freedom Square is considered the main attraction of the tourist resort of Siofok. The height of the structure is 45 meters. In 1912, when the tower was erected, it was a water tower and provided water for the entire town.
The Hungarian Parliament building in Budapest is extremely popular with tourists. It is located in the center of the city on the banks of the Danube River. The palace amazes not only by the date of construction (1904), but also by its size. There are 700 rooms, 29 staircases and 10 courtyards.
Knowing which attractions in Hungary are considered to be the main ones, you can't miss out on the Diošdjer Fortress. This grandiose structure is considered the real pride of the city of Miskolc. It now hosts grand jousting tournaments, fairs and folk festivals in medieval style.
Any guidebook will describe a Hungarian landmark such as the Big Church in Debrecen. The structure boasts not only a very favorable location, but also interesting architecture and historical importance to the Hungarian government.
The Gazi Kazim Mosque is the symbol of the Hungarian city of Pécs. Despite the fact that this building was erected in the middle of the 16th century, it has been preserved almost in its original form.
A truly unique place in Hungary can be called Bükk National Park. It is in this place that you can admire the wildlife, which is carefully preserved by the park staff. This natural site is considered to be the oldest in Hungary.
The largest thermal lake not only in Hungary but also in the whole of Europe is considered to be Lake Hévíz. This natural attraction appeared on the site of a volcano, which still heats the water in it to this day.
Balatonfüreda Harbor is a quiet yet very popular attraction of Lake Balaton. If you want to not only recuperate in Hungary, but also admire the picturesque scenery of this country, you should definitely visit this place.
The Tapolca Caves are a truly unique place, as they have their own microclimate and thermal springs, where many tourists come every year to recover. Inside the caves there is a lake, a ride on which will be not only useful, but also very beautiful.
