Travel
to Hungary by TJ Tierney
Explore Hungary and the stunning
city of Budapest
Located in central, eastern
Europe, Hungary is a beautiful landlocked country. There are plenty of
things to do and places to see in Hungary. Its countryside has many national
parks and its cities are popular for short city breaks.
Autumn is a good time to
travel to Hungary - most holiday resorts are too busy during the summer
months and too cold during the winter months. Hungary has a very cold climate
during winter with the summers being very humid and warm. The south of
the country enjoys a Mediterranean climate. Heavy snow showers are common
during the winter months.
A large part of Hungary's
landscape is covered in woodland and wetland. The majority of the land
is flat with few hills. There are several large national parks and wetland
parks hosting a large amount of wildlife that are protected.
Hungary is home to some of
Europe's best architecture. It boasts Europe's third largest church - the
Esztergom Basilica, and the second largest abbey in the world - the Pannonhalma
Archabbey. The famous Baroque castle is also situated there. Tourism is
an important part of the Hungarian economy much of which is due to the
stunning city of Budapest.
Budapest is one of the most
outstanding cities in Europe and is the capital of Hungary. It is situated
on the banks of the river Danube and is a city rich in history, stunning
architecture and kind people.
Its troubled history has
left the city with great historical sites, the jewel being Buda castle,
which overlooks the Danube.
For anyone interested in
the arts, Hungary has a lot to offer. Embroidery, carvings, pottery and
paintings are all part of the Hungarian arts and culture. Traditional Hungarian
folk music and dance have been popular throughout the centuries. There
were a lot of great Hungarian composers. Throughout the years many great
artists have left Hungary for political reasons.
There is a large variety
of places to stay at reasonable rates. Cheap hostels are plentiful for
students, with good quality hotels that will meet most tourists needs.
The cheapest time to visit Hungary is during the autumn and winter months.
Hungarian food includes soups,
sausages and smoked meat. The Hungarian goulash soup is a well known dish.
Other foods widely used are chicken, pork, beef and veal. The main alcoholic
drinks produced in Hungary are red and white wine and beer. Fruit juices
and coffee are also produced there.
Hungary lies on a tectonic
fault line that gives way to many hot springs. There are many wonderful
spas built on these hot springs and are well worth a visit if you are in
need of relaxation and comfort.
The local currency of Hungary
is the Hungarian Forint, but the Euro is widely accepted. People living
inside the borders of the European Union do not need a visa to visit or
work. People living outside the EU zone should contact their local embassy.
For anyone interested in
European culture and likes to enjoy a break in Europe's top cities, a trip
to Hungary and Budapest should be top of your list.
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About the Author - TJ Tierney
is an award winning photographer and a freelance writer. To find out more
information on the Hungary visit his
www.trovoo.com/hungary.html |
