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The vilage of Tihany

The village of Tihany is located within the Veszprém County, on the Tihany Peninsula and in the region of Balaton. This village and the peninsula are considered to be one of the most interesting historical districts of the country and therefore is a must for all those tourists who visit this region during a vacation in Hungary and enjoy meeting places rich in history and culture.

The thermal waters of Zalakaros

Zalakaros is a famous medicinal resort town located within the Hungarian region of Balaton. Since 1962, when the medicinal resort area became formally established, this area has become worldwide famous by the curative effects of its waters and receives people from around the world on a constant basis, among which there is not only those who approach seeking for medical help but also visitors who wish to enjoy these thermal waters during their vacation in Hungary.

The thermal Lake Héviz

The Lake Héviz, located in the Hungarian region of Balaton, is considered to be the largest thermal lake in the entire world. This lake has an area of approximately 47,500 m2, and the flow of its water is so powerful that some experts affirm that every day the lake is completely refilled. This factor, along with the fact that it is also believed that its waters have curative effects, turn Lake Héviz into one of the most attractive destinations tourists could choose when going to Balaton during a vacation in Hungary.

The resort town of Balatonfüred

Balatonfüred is a Hungarian resort town located within the County of Veszprem, in the region of Balaton. This town is famous as a resort area which counts with great warm waters and beautiful landscapes. Besides this, Balatonfüred is also well known as a very attractive yachting and fishing area, being this way ideal for any visitors who wishes to enjoy water related activities during a vacation in Hungary.

Siófok, a cultural centre

The town of Siófok is one of the main tourist and cultural centers of the region of Balaton and therefore a great choice for a vacation in Hungary in that area of the country. This town is located within the County of Somogy, on the bank of Lake Balaton and towards the southern area of the region of same name.

Keszthely and its history

Keszthely is an antique town located on the Hungarian region of Balaton, on the shore of the Lake of same name. This destination counts with several antique constructions as well as beautiful landscapes, and is a great choice for all those tourists who wish to go to Balaton during their vacation in Hungary.

The interesting Vajdahunyad Castle

Vajdahunyad Castle is a very interesting construction located in the City Park of Budapest and one of the main tourist attractions visitors could find during a visit to Hungary. Although this castle counts with several structural components very similar to the Castle of Transylvania, it also counts with several unique elements and a peculiar combination of styles, being this way very interesting for any visitor who enjoys meeting peculiar constructions.

The Opera House of Hungary

The Opera House of Hungary is without any doubt one of the most interesting constructions tourists could meet when visiting Budapest. This construction is considered to be one of the finest examples of Neo-renaissance style and architecture in the world, and therefore all those tourists who are fond of disciplines such as design and architecture should not miss it during their vacation in Hungary.

The Old Jewish Quarter

The Old Jewish Quarter, nowadays also known as the Budapest Ghetto, was a neighborhood in which during World War II Jews were obligated to live. Actually, before becoming known as a Ghetto, it was an important Jewish Quarter, being this why nowadays this area of Budapest is often called as such. Any tourist who wishes to visit this part of Budapest during a vacation in Hungary but des not know how to arrive could easily find somebody to provide him with directions since most Hungarians known where it is.

The Budapest Zoo

The Budapest Zoo is one of the most visited attractions of the city. This Zoo receives an important amount of not only tourists with kids but also older people who are interested in meeting exotic animals from around the world. This Zoo is a great attraction which all those visitors who enjoy the nature should not miss during their vacation in Hungary.