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10406Esterhåzy-kastély (Esterhåzy Palace)

Esterhåzy-kastély (Esterhåzy Palace)

EsterhĂĄzy-kastĂ©ly in the charming Hungarian town of Tata is one of those under-the-radar places that feels like it’s been waiting for centuries to be rediscovered. You’ll find it...

10407KĂĄlvĂĄria-domb (Calvary Hill)

KĂĄlvĂĄria-domb (Calvary Hill)

KĂĄlvĂĄria-domb in the town of Tata is not just a hill—it’s a condensed cross-section of Hungarian history, geology, and quiet marvels. Even seasoned travelers find themselves unexpectedly charmed,...

10405Angolkert (English Garden)

Angolkert (English Garden)

Angolkert, known as the English Garden, is nestled quietly beside the shimmering waters of Lake Öreg in the charming Hungarian town of Tata. Visitors who find their way...

10404Sarlós Boldogasszony-székesegyhåz (Cathedral of the Visitation of Our Lady)

Sarlós Boldogasszony-székesegyhåz (Cathedral of the Visitation of Our Lady)

Sarlós Boldogasszony-székesegyhåz, or the Cathedral of the Visitation of Our Lady, is the sort of place that quietly grows on you with every detail you notice. Located at...

10403SĂŒmegi vĂĄr (SĂŒmeg Castle)

SĂŒmegi vĂĄr (SĂŒmeg Castle)

SĂŒmegi vĂĄr – perched dramatically on its solitary volcanic hill – is one of those places that quietly, but confidently, grabs your attention as you approach the small...

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10401Soproni vĂĄr (Sopron Castle)

Soproni vĂĄr (Sopron Castle)

Soproni vár, or Sopron Castle, is one of those places where history buds from every stone, and you don’t need an overactive imagination to envision the centuries rolling...

10402TƱztorony (Firewatch Tower)

TƱztorony (Firewatch Tower)

TƱztorony, or the Firewatch Tower, stands tall as the unmissable symbol right at the heart of Sopron, Hungary’s “most loyal” city. Its unmistakable blue-green cupola and spiral staircase...

10400Hubertus kilĂĄtĂł (Hubertus Lookout Tower)

Hubertus kilĂĄtĂł (Hubertus Lookout Tower)

Hubertus kilátó (that’s “Hubertus Lookout Tower” if your Hungarian is a little rusty) is the kind of place you stumble upon in guidebooks, but which truly comes to...

10399FertƑ tó (Lake Neusiedl)

FertƑ tó (Lake Neusiedl)

FertƑ tó, also known by its German name Lake Neusiedl, is an unusual and fascinating place perched right on the border between Hungary and Austria. A shallow, breezy...

10397Simontornyai vĂĄr (Simontornya Castle)

Simontornyai vĂĄr (Simontornya Castle)

Simontornyai vár, nestled in the pretty little town of Simontornya in southern Hungary, is the kind of castle that surprises you—not because it’s massive or over-the-top, but because...

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10398SomlĂłi vĂĄr (SomlĂł Castle)

SomlĂłi vĂĄr (SomlĂł Castle)

Somlói vár is that kind of place you discover, then keep thinking about for ages—long after your camera memory fills up with castle walls and countryside vistas. Located...

10396NĂĄdasdy-vĂĄr (NĂĄdasdy Castle)

NĂĄdasdy-vĂĄr (NĂĄdasdy Castle)

NĂĄdasdy-vĂĄr (NĂĄdasdy Castle) is the type of place that feels almost like stumbling onto a secret. It sits right in the heart of SĂĄrvĂĄr, a small town in...

10395SĂĄg hegy (SĂĄg Hill)

SĂĄg hegy (SĂĄg Hill)

SĂĄg hegy, nestled near the western edge of Hungary, rises with quiet dignity just a short distance east of the town Celldömölk. If you’re ever wandering across the...

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10394BencĂ©s FƑapĂĄtsĂĄg (Benedictine Archabbey)

BencĂ©s FƑapĂĄtsĂĄg (Benedictine Archabbey)

BencĂ©s FƑapĂĄtsĂĄg in Pannonhalma is one of those rare sites where history doesn’t just whisper from the stones—it practically sings from the hilltop. Perched above the gently undulating...

10393VĂ©rtesszƑlƑsi Ɛstelep (VĂ©rtesszƑlƑs Prehistoric Site)

VĂ©rtesszƑlƑsi Ɛstelep (VĂ©rtesszƑlƑs Prehistoric Site)

VĂ©rtesszƑlƑsi Ɛstelep is one of those places in Hungary that seems to have slipped under the radar of many travelers, despite its enormous significance. Tucked away near the...

10392Majki mƱemlĂ©kegyĂŒttes (Majk Monastic Complex)

Majki mƱemlĂ©kegyĂŒttes (Majk Monastic Complex)

Majki mƱemlĂ©kegyĂŒttes, tucked away in the tranquil countryside near OroszlĂĄny, is not just another stop on a Hungarian countryside road trip. It’s a place where time seems to...

10391Kinizsi-vĂĄr (Kinizsi Castle)

Kinizsi-vĂĄr (Kinizsi Castle)

Kinizsi-vĂĄr is not your run-of-the-mill castle, tucked atop a hill in the gentle landscapes of NagyvĂĄzsony, western Hungary. If you ever craved to step into a place where...

10390SzĂ©chenyi MĂșzeumvasĂșt (SzĂ©chenyi Museum Railway)

SzĂ©chenyi MĂșzeumvasĂșt (SzĂ©chenyi Museum Railway)

SzĂ©chenyi MĂșzeumvasĂșt sits quietly on the rolling landscape of Nagycenk, just a short distance from the Austrian border and the historic city of Sopron. At first glance, you...

10389MosonmagyarĂłvĂĄri vĂĄr (MosonmagyarĂłvĂĄr Castle)

MosonmagyarĂłvĂĄri vĂĄr (MosonmagyarĂłvĂĄr Castle)

MosonmagyarĂłvĂĄri vĂĄr, standing quietly at the meeting point of the Leitha and Danube rivers, is not the kind of fortress you stumble across every day. Tucked in the...

10388Templom (Church)

Templom (Church)

LĂ©bĂ©ny, a quietly charming village in northwest Hungary, may look unassuming at first glance, but wander a bit off the main road and you’ll find one of Central...