Hungary
In Hungary, touring small towns like Szeged and Pécs is more appealing than sticking to the big cities. They have the relaxed atmosphere typical of university towns, and since the currency is the forint (HUF), you'll need to arrange currency exchange separately.
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Szeged
Szeged sits on the Tisza River in southeastern Hungary, bordering Romania and Serbia. Strolling along the riverbank is a great way to soak up the exotic atmosphere of this border region.
21 sights 9 guides Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
Pécs
Pécs, in southern Hungary, is the leading city of Baranya County. A trip southwest of Budapest, it's a great place to experience the charm of a quiet provincial town.
35 sights 9 guides Pécs-Pogány International Airport
Miskolc
Miskolc lies at the foot of the Bükk Mountains in northern Hungary, along the Sajó River. Found northeast of Budapest, it offers a relaxed atmosphere in harmony with nature.
37 sights 9 guides Debrecen International Airport
Székesfehérvár
Székesfehérvár is the central city of the Transdanubia region in central Hungary. Its name means "city with a white castle," making it a pleasant place to wander while imagining its old-world charm.
18 sights 9 guides Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Kecskemét
Kecskemét, the county seat of Bács-Kiskun in central Hungary, is the country's eighth-largest city. Beautiful cathedrals and theater buildings cluster together, making it enjoyable to explore on foot.
9 sights 9 guides Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
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Parks & gardens
Danube-Drava National Park
A national park spanning the Danube and Drava river basins in southwestern Hungary. Its wetlands are home to rare species such as black storks and white-tailed eagles, offering great nature trails to explore.
Nature
Mecsek
A mountain range in southern Hungary's Baranya region, stretching north of Pécs. It's a great place to leave the city behind and enjoy nature along its ridge trails.
Temples & religious sites
Mosque of Pasha Qasim
Originally built as a mosque during the Ottoman era and later converted into a church, this building stands on the main square in the center of Pécs. It's considered a symbol of the city and well worth a visit.
Heritage & monuments
Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs
This is a 4th-century Roman-era underground burial site in Pécs, Hungary. Its richly decorated tombs and chapels are so well preserved that it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Nature
Jakab-hegy
A mountain in Hungary's Mecsek range, standing 602 meters above sea level as the range's fourth-highest peak. Its distinctive terrain and ancient ruins make it a rewarding place to explore.
Nature
Mureș River
The Mureș rises in Romania's Carpathian Mountains and joins the Tisza at Szeged, Hungary. It flows 761 km, passing through cities such as Târgu Mureș and Arad.
Temples & religious sites
Votive Church of Szeged
A twin-spired church on Szeged's Dóm Square. Construction began in 1913 and, delayed by war, was completed in 1930; it now serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Szeged.
Temples & religious sites
Roman Catholic Diocese of Szeged–Csanád
The Diocese of Szeged-Csanád is a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church, located in the cities of Szeged and Csanád in the ecclesiastical province of Kalocsa-Kecskemét, Hungary.
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