Debrecen (Hungary) – the most important sights with photos and description. Detailed information about the city and interesting routes Debrecen on the map.
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Debrecen City
Debrecen is the second largest city of Hungary, located at 220 kilometers east of Budapest. Debrecen is a city of students, in which past with the present, and youth echoes with traditions.
Debrecen is a city that cannot boast of many attractions, despite the fact that he many centuries. The city in this regard, far even to Szeged. The historic center of the city presents a mix of diverse styles and generally produces pleasant impression and dispose to unhurried walks.
The historic center of Debrecen
Story
The base of Debrecen is 1245. The city was formed thanks to the merger of neighboring settlements. In the second half of the 14th century The city received the status of a free city.
In the 15th and 16th centuries, the city became an important trading center. Here major fairs are held.
In the 16th century after the occupation of Hungary by the Turks, Debrecen fell under power of transylvania At the end of the 17th century, became part of Austro-Hungary. During the Hungarian Revolution in the mid 19th century Debrecen became almost the capital of the country. After suppression Revolution city continued economic growth. In the middle of the 19th century The railway to Budapest was built.
As a result of World War I, Debrecen turned into border town with Romania. And after World War II destroyed 50% of the city.
Climate and weather
The climate of Debrecen is quite comfortable. With hot summer and mild in the winter. The warmest months are July and August, the coldest is January. In winter, negative temperatures are possible.
Transport
There is an international airport near Debrecen. Second by size and significance after the Budapest airport. Public city transport is represented by buses and trolley buses. Exists two tram lines that run from central station to University side.
Top 5 Attractions of Debrecen
I present the top of the main attractions of Debrecen:
The large church and the Kosuth Square are the heart of the historic center. The church was built in 1821 in the neoclassical style. it the largest Protestant church of Hungary. The church is decorated with two towers, which are equipped with clockwork mechanisms. In the bell tower 56-ton bell is installed, the sound of which is heard almost on the whole city.
Large church on kosuth square
Reformed College – one of the oldest institutions in Hungary, whose history goes back 450 years. Graduates were many famous people of the country.
Deri Museum – the main museum of Debrecen. Here you can see expositions on the history of the region and national art.
Thermal Park – water spa complex with thermal baths and pools. This complex is located in a pleasant natural setting. terrain Water temperature reaches 65 degrees.
the main thing University building
The University is one of the main educational institutions of Hungary with a century of history. About 60,000 students study here.
What to see more?
- Cathedral of sv. Anne – Catholic Church 18 century.
- Hotel Golden Bull – the oldest in Hungary.
- Hortobágy National Park – Listed Worldwide UNESCO heritage.
- Memorial garden
It should also be noted that in August Debrecen takes place Flower Carnival – a rather significant event not only cities, but also the whole country.
