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Eger Castle
The Castle of Eger with the István Dobó Caste Museum inside is amongst the most visited and most well-known monuments in Hungary. Its popularity can be attributed to the fact that this former border castle is one of the most complete in Hungary.
Eger is one of the most beautiful Baroque cities in Hungary. The centuries-old architectural heritage, the ecclesiastical treasures, the wine culture, the thermal baths and numerous cultural events combine to make Eger the most significant tourist centre in Northern Hungary.
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Fireworks in Budapest 2009 20th of August
20th August is a national holiday in honour of Saint Stephen (King István I.), founder of the state of Hungary.
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Festivals in Hungary at the end of the summer
20TH OF AUGUST - CELEBRATION OF CRAFTS (MESTERSEGEK UNNEPE), AIR SHOW, FIREWORKS
This large-scale festival is put on for the public every year on 20th August. There is an exhibition of Hungarian crafts, a water and an air parade, and a firework display. This day is also a national holiday in honour of Saint Stephen (King István I.), founder of the state of Hungary, as well as the festival of the new bread.In Budapest the colourful events start the previous night, on the 19th, with the Concert of Joy (Örömkoncert). The large-scale concert is always held in a spectacular and busy spot of the capital.Among the events of the 20th August festival the Celebration of Crafts in the Buda Castle (Budai vár) stands out particularly. The main day of this five day gathering is always the 20th August itself. Every year around 800 traditional craftsmen and women, including woodcarvers, bulrush weavers, blacksmiths, potters, musical instrument makers, weavers, lace makers, basket weavers, and 'mézeskalács' (honey-cake) bakers present themselves to the public in the most spectacular gathering of Hungarian folk art. The pavilions at the Castle offer more than just the finished products for sale; demonstrations are held and visitors are given the opportunity to try doing some of the crafts.
This large-scale festival is put on for the public every year on 20th August. There is an exhibition of Hungarian crafts, a water and an air parade, and a firework display. This day is also a national holiday in honour of Saint Stephen (King István I.), founder of the state of Hungary, as well as the festival of the new bread.
SZEGED OPEN-AIR FESTIVAL (SZEGEDI SZABADTERI JATEKOK)
The Szeged Open-Air Festival is Hungary's largest 'open-air theatre' event. This festival with a tradition stretching back over 75 years is held annually in July and August. The programmes primarily comprise of music and dance performances.
The festival is the most visited summer cultural event in the region. The unique nature of the theatre performances is enhanced by world premieres and the internationally ranked performances staged within the festival - and, last but not least, by the spectacular stage with the Szeged Cathedral as the backdrop and unique stage 'scene'. Several tens of thousands of guests come to enjoy the events on Dome Square and the Újszeged Open-Air Stage each year, many from abroad.
Over the last 75 years, the following pieces have attracted the largest audiences: the opera Aida, the operetta Gypsy Queen (Csárdáskirálynő), the musical Rudolf - an international co-production - and the Hungarian national opera Ban Bán staged with a novel conception and with world famous artists.
The open-air free concerts at night and the exhibition on the history of thefestival are among the enticing and fascinating additional events.
SAVARIA HISTORIC CARNIVAL, SZOMBATHELY
Staged on the last weekend in August, the events of Savaria Historic Carnival pay tribute to Szombathely's historic past. Around a hundred thousand participate in the events which include historical games and a procession of the residents dressed in period costumes. The festivities truly bring bygone days to life from Roman times to the Baroque period.
Held in the historic city centre with its ancient and medieval feel, this event in Szombathely (called Savaria in Roman times) is unique in Central Eastern Europe. Each year vendors offer new merchandise in the medieval-style fair in the old market place (Piactér), evoking the long forgotten customs and traditions of the fairs and markets of old. After dark, a fire is lit on the main square (Fő tér) and some 600 costumed participants march through the ancient streets by torchlight, reliving the history of Szombathely. The Franciscan Garden (Ferences-kert) is home to open-air theatrical performances, next to the camps of the Romans and the knights. Children will be thrilled by the Adventure Castle (Kalandvár) and its Haunted Alley while their parents applaud the musicians and artists at the Main Square or in one of the atmospheric courtyards.
BALATONBOGLAR HARVEST FESTIVAL (SZURETI FESZTIVAL)
Balatonboglár is the most important settlement on the southern shore of Lake Balaton when it comes to wine, as is indicated by the fact that it received the title of International City of Grape and Wine. The festival organised around 20th August is a festive occasion not only for wine lovers but also for holidaymakers at the lake.
Prizes for the competition for the best Balaton wines are awarded at the Balatonboglár Wine Festival. The winner of the title 'Master of BalatonWines' (Balatoni Borok Mestere) goes to the winemaker whose wine receives the most points.
VESZPREM SUMMER FESTIVAL (VESZPREMI NYARI FESZTIVAL), VESZPREM
This three-week summer festival is a rich and varied series of events with an abundance of daily programmes of music, literature, dance, theatre, film and fine arts held annually at the beginning of August.Organised since 2001, open-air performances are held at the venue of the castle's Baroque building complex. Within the framework of the festivities, the Musical Courtyard (Zenélő Udvar) is devoted to the genres of chamber music, but the festival also presents classical concerts, literary dinners and church organ concerts.
SZENTENDRE SUMMER FESTIVAL AND THEATRE (SZENTENDREI NYAR FESZTIVAL ES TEATRUM)
With a history stretching back several decades, the Szentendre Summer Festival is a series of general art events.
Streets, squares, churches, gardens and courtyards all provide venues for theatre performances, concerts, films, exhibitions, traditional and children's events in this atmospheric little town. The series of events take place between the end of June and the end of August.
One of the summer festival's habitual series of programmes is the Szentendre Open-Air Theatre (Szentendrei Teátrum). One of the oldest summer theatres in Hungary, performances take place at three venues. Mainly classical plays are presented at the courtyard of the Baroque Town Hall (városház). An industrial heritage building, the Art Mill (MűvészetMalom) hosts contemporary works, and the Danube Shore Arts Centre (Dunaparti Művelődési Ház) stages comedies. The Theatre stages two or three new productions of its own every year as well as performances of musicals, drama and dance. Plays for children are held every Sunday morning.
ZEMPLEN FESTIVAL, SAROSPATAK
This remarkable festival features classical and contemporary music by first class Hungarian and international musicians and ensembles in the second half of each August. Find out why this two-week festival became one of Hungary's finest cultural events.
The essence of Zemplén Festival is an exceptional blend of classical and contemporary music executed by choice musicians in historic sites hidden away in the Zemplén Hills, one of Central Europe's most beautiful and unscathed natural landscapes. Exemplary for the innovative approach are the 'hiking concerts' and thematic days including Slavic, Scandinavian, Hungarian, Mediterranean, Latin and African days.
Genres include Renaissance and Baroque, opera, operette and dance, symphonic and chamber music, percussion and experimental ensembles. Musical banquets, and jazz play an increasing role at the festival.
Participants of the 'hiking concerts' become acquainted with two or three settlements of the Zemplén. At each station of their itinerary an outstanding musical event awaits them, also gastronomic highlights such as a Baroque or Hunters' banquet, wine tastings, or coffee and afternoon tea.
FIRE TOWER - Sopron
Built between 1290 and 1340 in a Gothic style, in 1681 the Fire Tower was made even taller. The balcony offers visitors an unparalleled view of the city. With its Renaissance circular arcade it originally served as a fire watchtower.
At one time, visitors arriving to the city had to pass a causeway to reach the city gate, the large square building attached to the present Fire Tower. If entering by the vaulted structure one arrives at the Main Square.
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Blue Ribbon Regatta
In the traditional Blue Ribbon Regatta, boats sail the entire length of Lake Balaton. Rooted in tradition this 200-kilometre race is the longest round-the-lake competition in Europe; it is organised annually in the middle of July.
The Blue Ribbon Regatta has been held on Lake Balaton since 1934. Before World War II it was held every even-numbered year and always took a different route. Today's route, Balatonfüred-Balatonkenese-Siófok-Keszthely-Balatonfüred, was first sailed by participants in 1940; it is about 200 kilometres long. The race was re-established in 1947 and since then this competition for trophy awarded to the fastest boat was held every odd-numbered year. Since 2001 it is organised every year.
The Blue Ribbon Regatta has been held on Lake Balaton since 1934. Before World War II it was held every even-numbered year and always took a different route. Today's route, Balatonfüred-Balatonkenese-Siófok-Keszthely-Balatonfüred, was first sailed by participants in 1940; it is about 200 kilometres long. The race was re-established in 1947 and since then this competition for trophy awarded to the fastest boat was held every odd-numbered year. Since 2001 it is organised every year.
INTERNATIONAL HARLEY DAVIDSON MEETING, ALSOORS
The Central European meeting of the Harley-Davidson motorbike riders is organised annually in the middle of June in Alsóörs. This unique, 3-day event is accompanied by concerts and dexterity competitions. The most spectacular part of the event is the procession of several thousand riders.
The characteristically low-built, elongated streamlined motorbike with its tilted handlebar is made for the purpose of comfortable touring rather than tearing along motorways. Since the film Easy Riders the bike has been widely known to others than fans. Designed by William J. Harley and Arthur Davidson, this legendary motorbike is regarded as the king of the road. Owners and fans number several hundred thousand worldwide.
Cellar villages in Hungary
Cellar village (Pincefalu), Hajos
This is the largest continuous cellar district in Europe.
Approximately 2 kilometres from the settlement is the best-known and most visited site in and around Hajós. Consisting of at least 1,200 wine cellars, this 'cellar town' is virtually a village in its own right built on top of the loess soil.
Cellar village (pincefalu), Palkonya
The cellar village was built in the 19th century in a traditional vernacular style.
Regarding its structural, agricultural historical, ethnographic and aesthetic aspects, the cellar row is of outstanding value. It is a national conservation area.
Cellar village (Pincefalu), Solt
In the cellar-village on Warm Hill a listed vineyard estate was established on 54 hectares comprising of 800 cellars which are nearly 300-400 years old.
Cellar village (Pincefalu), Villanykovesd
There is a row of fifty-seven protected wine cellar buildings cleaving to one another and an additional twenty on the edge of the village towards Villány.
This is the largest continuous cellar district in Europe.
Approximately 2 kilometres from the settlement is the best-known and most visited site in and around Hajós. Consisting of at least 1,200 wine cellars, this 'cellar town' is virtually a village in its own right built on top of the loess soil.
Cellar village (pincefalu), Palkonya
The cellar village was built in the 19th century in a traditional vernacular style.
Regarding its structural, agricultural historical, ethnographic and aesthetic aspects, the cellar row is of outstanding value. It is a national conservation area.
Cellar village (Pincefalu), Solt
In the cellar-village on Warm Hill a listed vineyard estate was established on 54 hectares comprising of 800 cellars which are nearly 300-400 years old.
Cellar village (Pincefalu), Villanykovesd
There is a row of fifty-seven protected wine cellar buildings cleaving to one another and an additional twenty on the edge of the village towards Villány.
Busójárás, Mohács
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Held every February in Mohács, the 'Busójárás' is a spectacular tradition preserving event that became a popular tourist attraction. It is both a celebration of the end of winter and of the occasion during the Turkish occupation when the villagers put on frightening masks to drive away the Turkish.
(photo: IDanka)
The origin of 'Busójárás' can be traced back to Turkish times. According to legend locals found refuge in the reedy, marshy area of Mohács Island. One evening, when the hiding Mohács men were sitting around the fire talking, an old Sokci man (member of a southern Slav ethnic group) joined them and foretold the driving away of the Turkish. "Do not despair! Your lives will change. You will return to your houses and beloved ones. Prepare to fight; make weapons of wood, carve frightening masks of willow and be ready for a battle all the time. The sign will come on a stormy night; it will be a golden knight wearing a terrible mask." Next day the preparations started; arms and masks were made. Then, one stormy night, the Turkish occupying Mohács were woken up by a tremendous noise and seeing the devil-faced monsters they fled in terror.
(photo: alezzaf)
(photo: IDanka)
The origin of 'Busójárás' can be traced back to Turkish times. According to legend locals found refuge in the reedy, marshy area of Mohács Island. One evening, when the hiding Mohács men were sitting around the fire talking, an old Sokci man (member of a southern Slav ethnic group) joined them and foretold the driving away of the Turkish. "Do not despair! Your lives will change. You will return to your houses and beloved ones. Prepare to fight; make weapons of wood, carve frightening masks of willow and be ready for a battle all the time. The sign will come on a stormy night; it will be a golden knight wearing a terrible mask." Next day the preparations started; arms and masks were made. Then, one stormy night, the Turkish occupying Mohács were woken up by a tremendous noise and seeing the devil-faced monsters they fled in terror.
(photo: alezzaf)
Win our new Balaton Guide book!
Lake Balaton and Beyond
Announcing the latest book of HungaryStartsHere.com – the leading guide book publisher and web portal – This new guide details about Lake Balaton, the most popular tourist destination in Hungary!
In conjunction with the launch, you can take part in our new Balaton Quiz. You’ll stand a chance to win a copy of the new Balaton guidebook plus a copy of ’’Out and About Hungary’’ guidebook!
To participate, all you need to do is answer the 10 questions during the upcoming ten weeks. A question will be posted here every week and you will have one week to search for the right answer. To find the right answers, we recommend you to use our www.hungarystartshere.com site! You will find here all the necessary information to get the right answer.
Simply post your answer, either A or B, or C, to the comment box. The submitted answers will not be visible until we publish the next week’s question.
Have fun!
The question of the first week:
Thank you for the posted answers! Dont worry they have arrived! The first answers will be visible next Monday when the second question will be launched:)
Announcing the latest book of HungaryStartsHere.com – the leading guide book publisher and web portal – This new guide details about Lake Balaton, the most popular tourist destination in Hungary!In conjunction with the launch, you can take part in our new Balaton Quiz. You’ll stand a chance to win a copy of the new Balaton guidebook plus a copy of ’’Out and About Hungary’’ guidebook!
To participate, all you need to do is answer the 10 questions during the upcoming ten weeks. A question will be posted here every week and you will have one week to search for the right answer. To find the right answers, we recommend you to use our www.hungarystartshere.com site! You will find here all the necessary information to get the right answer.
Simply post your answer, either A or B, or C, to the comment box. The submitted answers will not be visible until we publish the next week’s question.
Have fun!
The question of the first week:
- How large is the surface of the lake?
A, 590 square kilometer
B, 1200 square kilometer
C, 380 square kilometer
update:Thank you for the posted answers! Dont worry they have arrived! The first answers will be visible next Monday when the second question will be launched:)
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