TRAVEL AND TOURISM

Hungary was one of the 15 most popular tourist destinations in the world in the past decade, with a capital regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world. Despite its relatively small size, the country is home to numerous World Heritage Sites, UNESCO Biosphere reserves, the second largest thermal lake in the world (Lake Hévíz), the largest lake in Central Europe (Lake Balaton), and the largest natural grassland in Europe (Hortobágy). 

Hungary is a land of thermal water. A passion for spa culture and Hungarian history have been connected from the very beginning. Due to an advantageous geographical location thermal water can be found with good quality and in great quantities on over 80% of Hungary’s territory.

The thermal lake of Hévíz is the largest biologically active, natural thermal lake of the world. The oldest and most well-known bath of Hungary, in accordance with records from the Roman era, has a history of 2000 years. The Hévíz treatment, in its present sense, also dates back more than 200 years.

Hungary has plenty to offer to the hungry tourist. The contry's beautiful capital, Budapest, also known as the "Pearl of the Danube", is on UNESCO's World Heritage list

Rich in historical monuments, the country has 2000-year-old Roman ruins and 400-year-old Turkish monuments. Hungary is also famous for its beautiful churches and magnificent palaces. The rich Hungarian folk art and the horse shows which introduce the lifestyle and traditions of the "puszta" (Great Hungarian Plain) attract tens of thousands of tourists.

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