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Our countryHUNGARY
The national emblems took shape over the course of centuries. Their
usage dates back to the early medieval period.
The Holy Crown
A unique tradition took place in Hungary: only those who are
crowned with the Holy Crown of Hungary could be the consecrated
king of the country
The Feszty Panorama
The painter Árpád Feszty’s gigantic work of art „The Hungarian
Conquest” is exhibited in the National Historical Memorial Park of Ópusztaszer. It was considered to be the main attraction of the millenial exhibition in London
The Hungarian Parliament
The Hungarian Parliament is a source of national pride and the symbol of state, as
well as one of the largest and most beautiful buildings in Budapest. It was
built between 1885 and 1904, designed by the architect Imre Steindl. The National
Assembly meets here.
The Esterházy Mansion of Fertőd
It’s often compared to Versailles. The period of 1768-90 can be considerd as the golden
days of the princely residence. The master of the mansion was a generous patron of
culture. Joseph Haydn was the most famous artist who lived and worked here for almost
30 years. The mansion has got 126 rooms with lavish interior.
The EsztergomBasilica
This is the third largest church in Europe following St Peter’s Cathedral in Rome and St
Paul’s Cathedral in London and also the tallest building in Hungary. The country’s first king, Saint Stephen I was crowned here at the turn of the
years 1000-1001.
The Great Calvinist Church of Debrecen
Hungary’s largest Calvinist Church. The central nave of
the Great Church is 55 metres in length and 15 metres wide. Hungary’s
independence was declared in this church on the 14th
April 1849 and Lajos Kossuth was chosen as the country’s Governor-President
within the walls of the church.
Cathedral of Szeged
The church is a most magnificent feature of the 20th century Hungarian ecclesiastical architecture and the fourth largest church in the country. It has a capacity of five thousand people. There is an open-air theatre festival every year on the
large square in front of the cathedral.
Eger CastleA handful group of poorly equipped, yet fanatically devoted defenders led by
Captain István Dobó resisted the overwhelming superiority of the Turkish
attacking forces for 38 days in 1552. In the end, due to its severe losses,
the Turkish host disgracefully retreated
under the cover of the night. Géza Gárdonyi’s novel, Stars of Eger,
records the heroic story of the Castle of Eger and
its defenders.
Hollókő
Hollókő authentically preserves the image and traditions of a Palóc village; some of its
protected buildings are still inhabited. The ancient, protected part of the village has been a World
Heritage Site since 1987. The village’s tiny, shingled roof church dates back to 1889 and was
built from public donations.
The Danube Bend
This region is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Hungary. The land is dotted with a number of picturesque historical settlements, like
Visegrád, Esztergom and Szentendre.
Folk costume
The traditional folk attire of the Hungarians refers to the dresses worn by the peasant classes.
Although the tendencies vary from region to region the trained eye can read a person’s life
from their clothing. Every single region of Hungary has its own characterisitc outfit – Matyóföld, Kalocsa, Sárkör, Karcag or Kazár.
Folk costumes
Horseman culture
Hungarians have always been a horse – riding
nation. Szilvásvárad has a world-renowned and
recorded breed of Lipica horses. Apart
from breeding, Hungarian stock also
has a worldwide reputation in the field
of competition.
Artisanship
The handmade articles were all crafted with a specific task in mind: the earthware was used to cook and store food, the clothes were designed to keep people warm, the whips cracked in the air.
Pottery
Numerous branches of craftmanship have developed over the ages, but are all down to earth, simple and
practical. Peasant craftmanship is the pure source of
inspiration: simple, robust and natural.
Folk musical instruments
In the history of folk instruments there are two
distinctive paths of development: those of brilliantly simple
instruments (reed and jug pipes) or extremely intricate devices, which require great skill and
proficiency .
Violin
Dulcimer
Zither
Sheperd’s pipe
Lacework
The lacework of Kiskunhalas won the Grand Prix at the 1937 World Fair in Paris – defeating the
renowned lacework of Brussels – and is thus rightly considered to be one of the most beautiful
examples of lacework in the world. Lacework was originally the art of royal courts.
Embroidery
Canvas embroidery originates from countrywomen. The embroidery of the region of Kalocsa
encompassed a range of fantastic colours and a rich conglomerate of shapes.
KarádiMatyó
Mezőségi
Drávaszögi Torockói
SióagárdiTurai
Vásárhelyi
Hortobágy
This is the largest alkaline plain in Europe, the most prominent natural wonder of Hungary. The region is home to the Hungarian Grey Cattle and the Racka
sheep. The longest stone bridge in Hungary, The Nine – Arch Bridge became a World Heritage Site in 1999.
Balaton
Lake Balaton or as we call it the Hungarian Sea is the largest lake in Europe. The water is
shallow, the average depth is 3 -5 metres. It has been a fashionable bathing resort since the 19th century. A growing number of tourists discover the hidden treasures of the lakeshore: Tihany,
Badacsony and Szigliget.
Tisza
It is one of the greatest rivers in Central Europe with
over 600 kilometres in Hungary. The regulation of the river began in 1846 on
the initiative of István Széchenyi. The ‘flowering’ of the Tisza is a unique natural wonder: the yearly swarming
of may – flies is an unforgettable sight.
The capricious river is also a serious danger. Floods are quite common and the huge mass of water sometimes causes breaches in the dike,
destroying lives and homes .
Famous Hungarians
He won the Nobel Prize in Physiology and medicine in
1937. He discovered vitamin C and its effects.
The ascorbic acid required for his experiements was
taken from the green peppers of Szeged allowing
him to cure scorbutic guinea pigs.
Albert Szent-Györgyi
Dénes Gábor
In 1971 he won the Nobel Prize in Physics for
his inventioin and development of the
holographic method. He worked in Germany and
Hungary and then settled in England in 1934, where
he became a renowned researcher.
Zoltán KodályThe musical pieces and
educational works of the composer and
musicologist, Zoltán Kodály, make him one of
the most significant figures of classical music.
The so called Kodály Method named after him
is used in numerous countries in the world to teach music to children. The basis of this method
is to use singing, solmization and reading
sheet music strating from very early age. .
Béla BartókHe is one of the
greatest composers and pianists of the 20th century. His works
were unique in the way he utilized certain
elements of traditional folk music and the
motifs of folk songs, which he collected and researched himself. His
works: Bluebeard’s Castle and the Wooden
Prince. He was a teacher at Columbia
University .
Mihály Munkácsy.In 1870, from an early orphaned
carpenters apprentice and vagabond painter , he quickly became a well-known painter,
after he won the Gold Medal of the Paris Salon with his painting ‘The Last Day of a Condemned Man’. He became ‘the greatest Hungarian painter’ by virtue of
his large, religious paintings, referred to as the Trilogy: Ecce homo, Christ before Pilate and
Golgotha.
Ernő Rubik
The most successful invention of the architect Ernő Rubik was the spatial, logical puzzle in
1976, known as ‘Magic Cube’ or ‘Rubik’s Cube’. In 1980 they sold over one million of it in
Hungary alone. It’s difficult to solve the puzzle, which requires skill, spatial sense and patience. Nowadays Mr. Rubik developes game softwares.
István Szabó
Timeless figure of Hunfgarian film art and a maker of valuable films.
His film, Mephisto won an Oscar in 1982. His
directing skills have gained him over thirty awards in various film festivals over
the world. Some of his films: The Age of Illusions,
Lovefilm, Confidence, Meeting Venus or Taking
Sides and Sunshine.
Ede Teller
The greatest physician of the 20th century was born in Budapest but he left Hungary at the age
of 18 and emigrated to the United States in 1934. In the cold war years, he played a key
role in developing the hydrogen bomb as well as focusing on the peaceful use of atomic energy.
100-Member Gypsy Orchestra
The traditional, aristic work of the 100-Member Gypsy Orchestra is a highly unique, unparalleled cultural asset. The orchestra mainly consists of Roma musicians, who play both classical and
traditional Hungarian gypsy music. Their performance at the opening ceremony of the 1998 Lisbon World Exhibition was memorable.
Zoltán Mága
Our county’s most famous musician came from a gypsy family. He plays both gypsy and classical music on the violin. He gives concerts all over
the world for the most prominent people – presidents, kings and royal families.
Ferenc PuskásThe best known
Hungarian football player ever. His shots were indefensible. He
led the Mighty Magyars to victory as the captain of the Hungarian league between 1950 and 1954.
They played 32 consecutive matches
without ever losing a game. The most
memorable fray was the match with England in
1953 at Wembley Stadium: The Hungarian
boys beat the English team 6 – 3.
László Papp
As an amateur, he won three olympic titles. His career was ruined by politics: although he was
supported for a while, in the crucial moment he wasn’t allowed to compete for the World
Championship title. He turned his back on fame and fortune and returned to his home country.
Krisztina Egerszegi
Krisztina Egerszegi is the best Hungarian female swimmer and the youngest Olympic champion.
She won five Olympic gold medals. The fourteen year old girl became an Olympic champion in
Seoul and she came home with three gold medals from Barcelona. Nowadays she is more
proud of her three children.
Judit PolgárThe best female player
in chess history, the only woman to achieve
the title of a grandmaster. She
managed to defeat her arch rival, Kasparov, in 2002. After giving birth
to her children she didn’t give up chess, she still possesses a
well-established prestige.
Water - polo
Water-polo means just as much to Hungarians as football means to Brazilians or basketball to
Americans: no other country in the world has gained the kind of achievements in this sport that Hungary has. The team’s major figures include: Tibor Benedek, Péter Biros, Tamás Kásás, Gergely
Kiss, Zoltán Szécsi, Dezső Gyarmati.
Pentathlon
There’s a legend surrounding the establishment of this sport: an army messenger had to get a
message across enemy lines to the other side of the river. He started on horseback, yet was soon spoted by the enemy, so he cut his way through with a rifle and a sword. His horse was shot, so
he swam across the river and continue his journey on foot, running.
Canoeing/Kayaking
Rita Kőbán, Katalin Kovács or Natasa Janics
have done much to popularise the sport with
their amazing achievements and
multiple Olympic medals.
Hungarian cuisine
Gulyás
Stuffed cabbage
Meat pancake of Hortobágy
Meat soup
The secret of the international reputation of Hungarian cuisine is that
nothing is set in stone. It is still being shaped, creatively combining the traditions of
other nationalities. Rich soups, delicious main
courses and desserts can please the most fussy
stomach, taste or demand.
Strudel Lángos – fried dough
Dobos cake
Wine
Tokaj, Villány and Eger are important wine regions in Hungary. Among the different types of
wines, which vary from region to region, everyone can find the most suitable. Cheers! -
Egészségedre!
See you in Hungary!