You are in: www.visitavenue.com > Hungary


 

Hungary


Welcome to Hungary!

Hungary (Hungarian: Magyarország) is an EU member state featuring a gorgeous capital city, Budapest, and the largest lake in Central Europe, Balaton. Hungary offers many diverse destinations: relatively low mountains in the north-west, the Great Plain in the east, lakes and rivers of all sorts, and many beautiful small villages and hidden gems of cities. Top this off with Hungary's great accessibility in the middle of Europe, a vivid culture and economy, and you get a destination absolutely worth visiting if you're in the region.

Hungary (Hungarian: Magyarország) is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Spanning 93,030 square kilometres (35,920 sq mi) of the Carpathian Basin, it is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine to the northeast, Romania to the east and southeast, Serbia to the south, Croatia and Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. Hungary has a population of 10 million, mostly ethnic Hungarians and a significant Romani minority. Hungarian, the official language, is the world's most widely spoken Uralic language and among the few non-Indo-European languages widely spoken in Europe. Budapest is the country's capital and largest city, other major urban areas include Debrecen, Szeged, Miskolc, Pécs and Győr.

The territory of present-day Hungary has for centuries been a crossroads for various peoples, including Celts, Romans, Germanic tribes, Huns, West Slavs and the Avars. The foundations of the Hungarian state were established in the late ninth century AD with the conquest of the Carpathian Basin by Hungarian grand prince Árpád. His great-grandson Stephen I ascended the throne in 1000, converting his realm to a Christian kingdom. By the 12th century, Hungary became a regional power, reaching its cultural and political height in the 15th century. Following the Battle of Mohács in 1526, it was partially occupied by the Ottoman Empire (1541–1699). Hungary came under Habsburg rule at the turn of the 18th century, later joining with the Austrian Empire to form Austria-Hungary, a major power into the early 20th century.Austria-Hungary collapsed after World War I, and the subsequent Treaty of Trianon established Hungary's current borders, resulting in the loss of 71% of its territory, 58% of its population, and 32% of ethnic Hungarians. Following the tumultuous interwar period, Hungary joined the Axis Powers in World War II, suffering significant damage and casualties. Postwar Hungary became a satellite state of the Soviet Union, leading to the establishment of the Hungarian People's Republic. Following the failed 1956 revolution, Hungary became a comparatively freer, though still repressive, member of the Eastern Bloc. The removal of Hungary's border fence with Austria accelerated the collapse of the Eastern Bloc, and subsequently the Soviet Union. On 23 October 1989, Hungary became a democratic parliamentary republic. Hungary joined the European Union in 2004 and has been part of the Schengen Area since 2007.Hungary is a middle power in international affairs, owing mostly to its cultural and economic influence. It is considered a developed country with a high-income economy and ranks "very high" in the Human Development Index, with citizens enjoying universal health care and tuition-free secondary education. Hungary has a long history of significant contributions to arts, music, literature, sports, science and technology. It is the thirteenth-most popular tourist destination in Europe, drawing 15.8 million international tourists in 2017. It is a member of numerous international organisations, including the United Nations, NATO, WTO, World Bank, IIB, the AIIB, the Council of Europe, and the Visegrád Group.

The highlight


Failed to load data. Reload web page again!
Loading ...

Estilo Fashion Hotel Budapest

Welcome to Estilo Fashion Hotel Budapest!This elegant design hotel is located on Vaci Street, Budapest's pedestrian shopping

Season Hostel

Welcome to Season Hostel!Season Hostel enjoys an elevated location in the 1st district of Budapest, 100 metres from the Buda

Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Budapest

Welcome to Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Budapest!Situated 300 metres from the Nyugati Train Station and only 500 metres from the

Novotel Budapest City

Welcome to Novotel Budapest City!This 4-star hotel is just a 20-minute walk from the Vaci utca pedestrian street in the centr

Villa Valeria

Welcome to Villa Valeria!Villa Valeria, situated in the centre of Heviz, is only 900 metres from the main entrance of the the

Aquaworld Resort Budapest

Welcome to Aquaworld Resort Budapest!The Aquaworld Resort Budapest is close to the M0 motorway ring and offers a free shuttle

Papillon Apartment

Welcome to Papillon Apartment!Just a 5-minute walk from the vibrant Széll Kálmán Square with bus, tram and metro stops, Papil

Hotel Casa Latina

Welcome to Hotel Casa Latina!Situated in a quiet green area near Budapest's Széll Kálmán square metro station and the histori

Hotel Bara

Welcome to Hotel Bara!Located in the green part of Buda at the foot of the Gellért hill next to the Citadella and Buda Castle

Failed to load new data. Reload web page again!