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Budapest
Capital of Hungary, with almost two million inhabitants, centre of administration, industry, trade, transport and traffic, education, culture, arts and sports. The most attractive target for tourism. It is situated on both banks of the Danube. Buda, Pest and Óbuda (Old Buda) were united in 1872 and further settlements were joined in 1950. It is a beautifully situated city. The bridges which span the river are not just symbols of the city, but are symbols of its encounters. On summer evenings foreign languages can be heard along the banks of the small alleys of the Castle district: guests are attracted by the ancient houses with their leaded windows, the Matthias Church, the former Royal Palace and the panorama from the Fishermen’s Bastion. Other popular attractions of the Budapest include the Hero’s square, the Parliament, the St. Stephen church, the Opera house, the art nouveau buildings and much more. Many theaters, the two opera houses, the House of Operetta, the concert halls, the museums and many other institutions allow the guests and the inhabitants of the city to enjoy the arts and culture during the whole year. Thermal waters gave rise to the world famous bathing resort inaugurated by ancient Romans and developed especially by the Turkish occupants of Hungary in the 16-17th centuries. Of the capital cities of the world Budapest is the richest in baths. Budapest has had thousands of legendary hotels, prestigious restaurants, small inns famous for their cooking, coffee-houses providing a home for writers, poets and prima donnas, confectioners’ shops that became known throughout the world and bars that are a mine of unforgettable stories.

Esztergom
The population of the town is about 30000. Esztergom, in the western gateway of the Danube Bend, the seat of the kings of the Árpád dynasty, is the centre of the Roman Catholic Church in Hungary. The Castle Hill is the richest in sights in the town mellowed with age. The medieval Royal Palace, housing the Castle Museum of the Hungarian National Museum is the oldest stone fortress of the country. The Cathedral, the most monumental building of the Catholic Church in Hungary, was built on the plateau of the hill in the last century. Its predecessor, the old Saint Adalbert Cathedral was built by Saint István, the first King of Hungary at the beginning of the 11th century. In the 16th century next to it the Bakócz Chapel, one of the most significant monuments of Hungarian renaissance architecture was built and can be seen in full spendour in the existing Cathedral. The Treasury of the Cahedral displayed here incorporates the most valuable collection of Hungarian religious art. Of the masterpieces of goldsmith’s and textile art the most outstanding one is the Calvary of King Mátyás, one of the finest pieces of medieval European goldsmith’s art. A comprehensive picture of Italian painting id offered by the material of the Esztergom Christian Museum, housed in the Primate’s Palace.

Visegrád
Large village with 1590 inhabitants in the Danube Bend. Historical site, now a picturesque holiday resort. In Charles Robert’s days it was the capital of Hungary, the royal insignia were safeguarded here. The Lower Castle, just like the Water Bastion and the Citadel, were built to control the road along the river Danube at the foot of the hill. The eastern gate tower of the Citadel was built by King Sigismund in the 15th century. The construction of the Royal Palace was started by the Angevin Kings and the work, with extensions, went on under King Sigismund and King Matthias. On hill Sibrik the ruins of a Roman castrum can be seen.

Győr
Town of county rank with nearly 130000 inhabitants. It is connected to Slovaklia in the north, to Austria in the west, to Lake Balaton to the south and to Budapest to the east with its routes. Because of its central location it had a strategic role even in the Roman times. It used to have the right of organizing fairs and staple right. It had gradually become the centre of the trade towards the West. In the Turkish times it had a significant role as the border castle of Christianity to protect Europe. It is one of the richest towns in Hungary concerning listed monuments. As an acknowledgement of the reconstruction of the Baroque town centre it received the Europe award for the richest towns in Hungary concerning listed monuments. The old historic churches, palaces, museums, typical balconies, narrow streets invite the visitors for a walk in the town centre. In the old streets there are cafés, restaurants awaiting the visitors with their famous hospitality.

Sopron
A town with 53000 inhabitants on Brook Ikva, between Lake Fertõ and the Sopron Mountains, one of the most important holiday and tourist resorts of Hungary. The image of the inner town is still dominated by the several medieval churches, the houses of medieval origin with gables and spacious courtyards and the narrow streets. There are fascinating 13th and 14th century houses and churches for the enthusiasts of Gothic architecture. The Firewatch Tower, the symbol of the town, was given its present form after the fire of 1676. In the Main Square the Storno House and the exhibition can be seen, while in Orsolya Square the Lábasház („Arcaded House) is worth visiting. The Saint Ursula’s church with the nunnery and the school were built in romantic style in the last century. The Esterházy, Erdõdy, Széchenyi and Zichy-Meskó mansions witness that Sopron was a highly popular place of residence also among the families of Hungarian aristocracy. Collections of local history, scientific, industrial history, art and religious items are displayed in a total of 23 permanent exhibitions in Sopron.

Pécs
County and Episcopal seat at the southern foot of the Mecsek Mountains. With 162 thousand inhabitants, it is the fifth greatest town in Hungary. Founded by the Romans in the 2nd century, under the name Sopianae. Early Christianity is recalled by the 4th century building of an early Christian mausoleum, a unique sight of the city. In days of the conquest of Hungary by Magyars, the name of the place refers to five existing churches. The Romanesque cathedral was founded by King Saint Stephen. The first university in this country was founded in 1367 by king Lajos the Great. The vestiges of the Turkish occupation in the 16-17th centuries can still be seen in several places in this city. Many of the factories founded in the 1850s and 1860s (Zsolnay ceramics, Littke champagne, Hamerli glove, Angster organ) have soon become well know in Hungary and are acknowledged ever since. Works of the art of the 20th century masters are exhibited in exuberant collections: Csontváry Museum and the series of exhibitions in the street called Káptalan utca – among others: the Vasarely Museum and the Amerigo Tot Collection- are a great experience. The inner city of Pécs is worth to become part of the world’s heritage officially.

Székesfehérvár
Town of the county rank with about 110.000 inhabitants halfway between Budapest and Lake Balaton. One of the oldest town and former royal seat in Europe. Coronation and burial place of the kings of Hungary, place of royal assizes, diets and of the promulgation of the famous Golden Bull of Hungary. Now the former Alba Regia is an international centre of industry, a major town of education and a tourists’ centre visited by several hundreds of thousand guests. The historic inner town could be seen as an illustration of the history of the past centuries. The most famous sights of the town are the Ruin park, the Saint Stephen cathedral, Anna chapel, the Town Hall and the Country Hall. Outstanding events organized annually in the town include the festival of Modern Arts (in May), the Royal Days (in August) and the Fehérvár Fests (in September).

Pannonhalma
Village with 3722 inhabitants about 17 km south of Gyõr. The history of the Benedictine abbey goes back to the early years of the Hungarian state. The first monks were invited here by Prince Géza in 996. The first edifices of the abbey were constructed in about 996 to 1000, the first stone church was built in 1107. The earliest details of the existing basilica are from 1225. Collections open for the public include the library, picture-gallery, treasury, the private collection of the church, the archaeological and numismatic collection. Millenary monument on the hill near the Abbey. On the third hill, Our Lady chapel, burial place for monks (1724).

Tihany
The largest peninsula of Balaton, unique with its rich natural and historical values. Ferry-boats transporting cars and buses, too, from the southern edge of the peninsula. Currently popular resort of 1300 inhabitants. King András I built here the burial-place of his family in 1055, and a chapel where Benedictine monks had been settled by him. Lots of Hungarian words and expressions are included in the Document of Foundation prepared in Latin language that is why it is one of the most appreciated memory of the Hungarian language. The fortress transformed into a Castle during the Turkish wars had never been taken by the enemy. The Abbey was reconstructed in the 18th century by the Benedictine order reinstated in its possessions. The two towers constructed have been symbols of the peninsula since 1752. The church and monastery of the Abbey are the two most well-known sights of Tihany. The crypt (from 1055) is a hall crypt of three naves of Roman style remained in good state; it is the only royal burial-place remained in its Árpád-age state in Hungary. Here lies King András I died in 1060. the Baroque church and monastery of today’s Tihany were built between 1719 and 1760, the Baroque furniture of the church is really beautiful. Gallery of the Benedictine Abbey of Tihany is located in the monastery.

Fertőd
In the vicinity of Lake Fertõd the new Town, with a population of 3000 was brought about by the unification of the villages Süttör and Eszterháza. The Esterházy Palace, the „Hungarian Versailles”, one of the most beautiful groups of Baroque palace edifices in Hungary is visited by several thousands of tourists every year. The second half of the 18th century was the golden age of Eszterháza under Prince Miklós Esterházy. Joseph Haydn served the prince for several years, who was fond of splendour and was also patron of the arts. The composer is commemorated by a museum in the Palace, while memorial room can be seen. There is also an exhibition of local history in the Music House. Further parts of the complex include the Riding Hall, the park, reminiscent of the beauties of Versailles are all unique sights. The neo-Gothic St. Andrew church and the Holy Cross church of Fertõd were built at the end of the last century and in 1986 respectively.

Balatonfüred
The town with 13.500 inhabitants is the largest on the northern shore and the centre of the region. It is the oldest medical bath on the shore of the Lake Balaton, since the early days of the 18th century the carbonic acid mineral-water springs have been used. The first Hungarian-speaking theatre built of stones in Transdanubia was erected here in 1831. The first steamboat of Lake Balaton ordered by István Széchenyi to be built, was set afloat here in 1846. The bathhouse, already existing as early as 1734, has been transformed into an efficient hospital and sanatorium for cardiac and circulatory diseases. On the shore the Tagore promenade is famous for its memorial trees planted by famous visitors in Füred.

Herend
Town with 3400 inhabitants 17 km west of Veszprém on national highway No.8. The predecessor of the world-famous porcelain manufacture was founded in 1826 by Vince Stingl. The Manufacture with the Porcelain Museum can be visited only with special permission. In the museum, a collection of items of the 170 years of the factory are on display. House of Regional Traditions of ethic Germans can also be seen.

Keszthely
With is almost 24.000 inhabitants Keszthely is a largest town on the shore of Lake Balaton, and a cultural and educational centre, rich in traditions. The streets still preserve the atmosphere of the last century’s small cities. One of the richest aristocratic families, the Festetich used to live in Keszthely’s and their presence was a most determinant factor of the city’s development and culture. Their magnificent Baroque castle, today a museum, is one of the most beautiful monuments in the Balaton region. Every summer concerts are held weekly in its park and gorgeous halls. Balaton Museum is also beautiful, its dioramas and displays show the lake’s origin, fauna and flora, archaeological findings, folklore and the history of its bathing life. The city’s regular events are the Balaton Festival in summer and the Balaton Autumn.

Kőszeg
Town with 11945 residents at the foothills of the Alps. The fortress, built after the Mongolian invasion, was defended with success by Miklós Jurisics against the Ottomans in 1532. Now it houses a museum. The Saint Imre church (1618) was built in Gothic and Renaissance, the Saint James church (1407) in Gothic style. The Town Hall is a 15th century building, after its destruction by fire (1720) it was rebuilt in Baroque style. The Arcaded House was built on the city wall in the 18th century, now it accommodates the Archives. The sgrafitto decoration of the former parsonage is from 1570 and 1668.

Tokaj
Town with 5358 inhabitants at the confluence of the rivers Tisza and Bodrog. Eponym of the world-famous wine-district. The fortress built at the confluence of the rivers is reduced to ruins. The Rákóczi-Dessewfy mansion is one of the finest edifices in Tokaj (1700). Exhibitions include the Tokaj Museum with remarkable collections of church history and the arts in addition to that of viticulture; Cellar Museum and Wine-pressed Museum with collections of wine culture. At the Tisza; facilities for camping, water trips, angling and pleasure boat trips.

Kalocsa
Town with 18000 inhabitants at the southern edge of the Solt plain. Kalocsa was made the seat of an archdiocese here in 1009. Its first archbishop was Bishop Asztrik, who brought the crown to the king from the Pope. The Archbishop’s Palace was built on the place of the former castle in Baroque style from 1760 to 1766. There are also 56 codices and 508 incunabula among the 100000 items of the library housed here. The former cathedral was demolished during the invasion of the Mongols, its existing Baroque shape was given from 1735 to 1754. Kalocsa is the centre of Hungarian paprika production and manufacturing. The history of paprika production is shown in the Paprika Museum.

Hortobágy
Village with 1.750 inhabitants 35 km west of Debrecen. The environment is an alkine, grassy plain between the Hajdúság and the river Tisza, which was controlled in the 1840s, making the area the biggest plane in Central-Europe. Sights of the village include the baroque Hortobagy Inn, the Nine-span Bridge, the Herdsmen’s Museum and the Circular House. The Hortobágy National Park is the first nature reserve in Hungary with more than 230 protected bird species. Several hundreds of thousand tourists are attracted by the sights of intact nature every year. The village day is held from 19th to 21st August.

Miskolctapolca
A holiday resort belonging to Miskoc, in an environs rich in the beauties of nature. It has a unique thermal bath, cave bath, pool in the cave, the temperature of the thermal waters of the spring are of 27-30 grade Celsius. There is a fishing pool, a beach in a 5,7 hectare park.

Ják
Village with 2.182 inhabitants 12 km south of Szombathely. Benedictine abbey church built in Romanesque style (1256), a monument of renown in Europe, witness the standard of Hungarian architecture under the Árpáds. Saint James chapel is facing the church of advowson, built next to the monastery founded in 1214.

Kecskemét
Town of county rank, with 110 000 inhabitants, centre of the region between the Danube and the Tisza. Ecclesiastical sights include the Great church (baroque, 1806), Piarist church and monastery (baroque, 1730), Calvinist old boarding house (neoclassical, 1830), Calvinist church (rebuilt several times, 1684), Greek Orthodox church (neoclassical), Saint Elisabeth church (neoclassical, 1827), Saint Nicholas church (14th century, reconstructed by Franciscan friars who settled here), former synagogue (Moorish, romantic, 1871) reconstructed as House of Technology, Lutheran church (romantic). Remarkable art nouveau buildings with a touch of Hungarian folk art are the Town Hall (1896) and the Cifra Palace. The former Baroque monastery of the Franciscan Order built by 1736 now houses the world-famous Kodály Institute of Musical Pedagogy.

Szekszárd
A town with 37000 inhabitants, the seat of Tolna county. An abbey, the remains of which can still be seen on the courtyard of the neoclassical style former County Hall, was founded here by King Béla I in the 11th century. The early neoclassical style Roman Catholic church is the greatest single-aisled church of Central-Europe (1802). The memory of the 1738-1740 Black Death is retained by the Baroque statue of the Holy Trinity. The Saint John’s and Saint Paul’s chapel was built in 1760. Remete (=hermit) chapel, an old place of pilgrimage, is on a border area of the stretch of the town and slopes of vineyards.

Szombathely
Town of county rank with 85.617 inhabitants. Seat of county Vas, one of the major settlements in western Transdanubia. The famous block of edifices in baroque style, one of the most outstanding sights of the town in Templom tér (Church Square), is due to the munificence of Bishop János Szily. The town developed from Savaria of ancient days is now the venue of a number of international programs, a centre of commerce, education and economy. Major sights include the Garden with Ancient Ruins, Museum, County Hall, Episcopal Palace, Synagogue, Savaria Museum, Arboretum of Kámon etc. Major events: Spring Festival, Savaria Summer, Savaria International Dance Contest, Bartok Festival, Evenings in the Museum.

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