Famous people of Hungary. Interesting facts about Hungary Russian stars born in Hungary

With each new trip to Hungary, we discover this amazing country, its customs, culture, cuisine, history and modern way of life. In this article, we will tell you what Hungary is famous for, share our tourist and gastronomic discoveries. So, 25 interesting facts about Hungary.

• Hungary is a country with a thousand-year history. It was founded in 896 not by the “local population” at all, but by the Magyar tribes who came from the Ural Mountains.

7 tribes were led by Prince Arpad. He conquered new lands on the Danube and became the founder of a dynasty of Hungarian kings. So the Hungarians found their homeland. The Feast of Finding the Motherland is considered one of the most important national holidays in Hungary. The country loves and honors its heroes. On Heroes' Square in 1896, in honor of the 1000th anniversary of the acquisition of the homeland by the Hungarians, a column and large monuments of seven leaders of the Magyar tribes, who crossed the Carpathians from the Ural Mountains a thousand years ago, were erected.

• Hungarian language is one of the most difficult for the study of the world and completely incomprehensible to the tourist.

The language of communication is the first thing an independent traveler encounters in a foreign country. The Hungarian language belongs to the Ugric group and the Finno-Ugric language family. It is close to the languages \u200b\u200bof the peoples of the eastern, southern Urals and Western Siberia: Khanty, Mansi, Komi, Udmurt, Mordovian.

In Hungary, when entering a shop, cafe, restaurant, museum, etc. accepted to greet and say goodbye. Therefore, it will be useful to learn a few words in Hungarian))

Jó reggelt kívánok (Yo reggelt kívánok) - good morning
Jó napot kívánok (Yo napot kívánok) - good afternoon
Jó estét kívánok (Yo estét kívánok) - good evening
Szia (Sia to one), Sziasztok (Siastok to many) - hello, bye.
Viszontlátásra (Visontlatashra) - goodbye
Köszönöm (Kösönöm) - thanks
Köszönöm szepen - Thank you very much
Bocsánat (Bochanat) - sorry
Jó étvágyat (Yo itvadiot) - bon appetit
Jó éjszakát (Yo Iysokat) - good night
Igen (igen) - yes
nem (nem) - no
Bejárat - entrance
Kijárat (kiyarat) - exit
Jó (Yo) - good
Jóbb (Job) - very good

But our word “Pool” has an indecent meaning in Hungarian, so replace it when visiting beaches and baths with the word “Water” or “medense” (which means “pool” in Hungarian). We gave our children instructions on this word, but still, in a fit of bathing pleasure, they forgot about the “replacement” and shouted phrases like this with might and main: “Let's swim in the pool with waves”, which caused violent indignation of the Hungarian old women))

• In tourist places, English and German are spoken. Moreover, German is used much more often. Seniors may know Russian.

When we were vacationing at Balaton, the staff at the local cafe spoke only Hungarian or german, the signs "rooms for rent" are also written in German.

• Hungary is a famous resort country.

Hungary is the "hot spring of Europe". There are over 500 unique hot thermal springs here. And Budapest has been considered the International Capital of Bathing Baths since the beginning of the 20th century. Hungarians say with a smile and pride that a spring with hot thermal water will spill out of the ground, even if you just stick a stick into it.

photo from gellertfurdo.hu

A visit to the thermal bath in Hungary is a must-have of every traveler. And in which baths it is better to choose, our rating of the best baths in Budapest will help you.

The trip to the cave became unforgettable for us the bathhouse Miskolc-Tapolca.

This bath is unique in that it was created in real caves and is considered the only one in Europe. For thousands of years, the thermal waters washed out the grottoes, walls and vaults of the cave. Read our review of the bath here:

Eger resort town Is a wonderful opportunity to combine health, gastronomic and tourist rest. Nearby, in Egerszalok, there is the “Hungarian Pamukall” - a salt hill and a unique composition of thermal water.

Read more about our trip in this article:

• In the Danube, people don't swim in summer.

The Danube is considered to be a very dirty river, not suitable for swimming. In Budapest, for example, there is not a single city beach with access to the Danube. But there are many beaches with swimming pools, water slides, as well as thermal baths with outdoor pools. Our review of Romai Furdo beach:

• Balaton is one of the largest lakes in Europe. But at the same time it is very small.

It stretches for 80 km in length and has a width at its narrowest point - a little more than 1 km, and at its widest - 12.4 km. "Hungarian Sea" - this is how the Hungarians proudly speak about Balaton. Honestly, "sea" is just a name)) In fact, the average depth of the lake is only 3.5 m, the maximum - near the Tihany Peninsula - 12.5 m. The Slavs in the 9th century called it "swamp" ... The southern coast of Lake Balaton is shallower than the northern one.

Balaton is a popular resort in Hungary with many thermal springs. The lake water is also good for health. It is not transparent, slightly unclear. The reason for this is the healing silt and the presence of plankton in the water. She quickly warms up in the sun. For adults to swim, to a depth of 500 meters, or even more. Therefore, Balaton is a wonderful place for families with children. And what a color of water! Blue-green, turquoise - shades change under the sun's rays. That's very beautiful!

On the Tihany peninsula there is a monument to the Hungarian king Andras I, his wife, the Ukrainian princess Anastasia, daughter of Yaroslav the Wise.

Read more about our vacation at Balaton here:

• Heviz is the largest thermal lake in Europe.

A few kilometers from Balaton is the famous Heviz Lake. It, like Balaton, is the national pride of Hungary. And this is not just a lake with healing water, but a lake in the crater of an extinct volcano. The depth of Heviz is more than 40 m. The water in the lake is warm at any time of the year, but swimming here will not work for a long time - it has too active an effect on the body. There is a time limit for adults. Swimming in Heviz is not recommended for children under 16.

The charm of the lake is given by pink, lilac lotus flowers on the surface. They were brought over 100 years ago from India. And miraculously, these plants took root in hot water.

Heviz is called the lake of youth. Hungarians say “do not flirt with a girl leaving Heviz, because it could be your grandmother”)))

Our gastronomic discoveries.

• Hungarian cuisine can be very peppery and spicy.

Hungarian cuisine is replete with dishes with meat, vegetables, paprika, hot peppers, various spices and seasonings.

• In Hungarian stores you will not find the usual buckwheat, herring, and caviar.

Buckwheat is considered bird food and is sold in pet stores, and herring is, in the opinion of the Hungarians, a "dead" fish.

• “Goulash” is a rich soup made from meat and vegetables.

The first surprise in Hungarian cuisine was “goulash”. We are accustomed to the standard of our canteens, according to which goulash is a meat sauce for a side dish. It turns out that in Hungary it is a very tasty thick soup with meat, vegetables and paprika. And the Hungarians call him "Guyash". It was once considered a shepherd's dish. Guyash is often prepared by men, because it is easy to prepare. Bean is also very tasty - guyash with beans and smoked meats. Guyash at the stake is called Bograch. The word "bograch" is translated from Hungarian as "cauldron", "cauldron".

• In Hungary, a special breed of curly pigs, the mangalitsa, is raised.

Hungarians eat a lot of pork and know how to cook delicious lard with spices and herbs. It just melts in your mouth))) Meat and lard of a special Hungarian breed “mangalitsa” is unique in that it does not contain cholesterol.

• Marzipan in Hungary is a very popular sweet.

Hungary is a country that, along with France, Italy, Germany and Estonia, claims to be the homeland of marzipan. There are several Marzipan Museums in Hungary - in Centedra, Eger, Pecs, Keszthely and Budapest. A sweet fairy tale reigns in the marzipan museum. What the masters do not make of this product!

We wrote about our visit to the Marzipan Museum in Sendendre here:

Alcoholic drinks in Hungary.

• Hungary is a wine-producing country.

Many have heard about Hungarian wines. The famous Tokay wines and Assu sweet wine are considered some of the best dessert white wines in Europe. The bottle of Tokaji Aszu reads "Vinum Regum, Rex Vinorum!" Which means "This is the wine of kings, and the king of wines." This is how the French king Louis XIV once appreciated this legendary wine.

• Our discovery among the national drinks of Hungary was Unicum.

Unique is an original balm infused with 40 medicinal herbs. It has been manufactured by Zwack for over 200 years. It was invented by the court physician Joseph Zwak in 1790 for Emperor Joseph II as a means to improve the functioning of the stomach. “Das ist ein Unikum! “- exclaimed the emperor when he tasted this balm. So the drink remained in history. The recipe for this bitter liqueur is still a secret of the Zwak family. In order not to reveal the secret, they deliberately buy more types of herbs than they really need.

To be honest, at first we didn't like the unique one. Having tried it for the first time, we did not appreciate its bitter herbal taste. But now Unicum is one of our favorite Hungarian drinks. We will definitely bring a bottle of balm home along with warm memories.

• Palinka is a Hungarian fruit vodka.

It is the national brand of Hungary. It is distilled from a variety of fruits - apples, apricots, plums, pears, grapes. Interestingly, home brewing is prohibited in Hungary. Therefore, law-abiding citizens bring fruits to special factories to make themselves a homemade palinka. It is very soft and aromatic.

Interesting facts about Hungary. Famous inventions.

• Rubik's Cube Is one of the most popular toys for children and adults. The puzzle cube was "born" in Hungary in 1974 and is named after the inventor of the sculptor, architect, Professor Ernö Rubik. The Rubik's Cube Championship has been held in Budapest for over 30 years. A world record was set here - 7 seconds.

• First ballpoint pens were created in Hungary in the 30s of the 20th century by the Biro brothers and they were called biroms.

• Hologram was invented in 1948 by the Hungarian physicist Dennis Gabor, for which the scientist received the Nobel Prize.

• Hungary is the birthplace of the famous hussars.

It was here that the hussar troops first appeared in the world. Hussars are lightly armed horsemen warriors. In the 15th century, King Matyash Corvin ordered every twentieth "conscript" to be sent to cavalry units. The fame of victories in battles, courage and skill of the Hungarian hussars quickly spread throughout Europe. Soon the name "hussars" appeared in Poland, Prussia, Lithuania, Russia. Russia, on the other hand, borrowed from the hussars not only the name, but also the form of clothing.

How we went to the horse show with the participation of brave hussars read here:

• Buses known to us Ikarus also from Budapest. The company that produces them was founded in the capital of Hungary in 1895 as a carriage workshop.

• The metro was built in Budapest for the first time in continental Europe and third in the world. This event took place in 1896, more than 100 years ago, in honor of the Finding of the Motherland. The first “yellow” metro line has survived to this day and is actively used. It is very interesting to ride in small old subway cars and visit the subway museum.

Learn about the old metro and the metro museum here:

• In Budapest, you can take a ride on another original attraction. On the route number 4 and number 6 goes the longest tram in Europe. Its length - without 10 cm is 54 m.

• The numbering of trolleybus routes in Budapest starts from 70. Routes 1 to 69 do not exist. This is what Budapest owes to its socialist past. In 1949, the first trolleybus appeared in the capital of Hungary. The route number was given to him as 70th, in honor of Stalin's 70th birthday

• The amphibious tourist bus is an original way to see Budapest. This miracle bus not only travels along the roads with the sights of Budapest, but also floats on the Danube. The excursion turns out to be very unusual and exciting.

photo from the site

To round off our selection of interesting facts about Hungary, there is another important tourist discovery.

Hungarians are very careful about their history and culture, revered as national heroes of kings, politicians, culture and art. Many streets, squares, cathedrals are named after the heroes of Hungary. Hungarians treat architectural monuments with awe. Even in the ruins of ancient temples, castles, fortresses, museums are arranged, festivals, concerts, theatrical performances are held.

An interesting fact - in Budapest in 1933, on Lehel tér square, an exact copy of the unique Zhambek Basilica of the 13th century, destroyed by the earthquake of 1763, was built. So, if you wish, you can see how the basilica looked like in the distant 12th century.

Copy in Budapest.

In fact, you can write a lot about Hungary. Each our visit is a new discovery, tourist, cultural, gastronomic. Hungary is a very interesting country! It is worth coming here, especially since it is very close)))

How to get to Hungary:

• For travelers by car to Hungary our article will be useful:

• Find the cheapest flight to Budapest can be here. We recommend the low-cost Wizzair.

Where to stay. Accommodation in Hungary.

• Hotels in Hungary.

We wish you new travels and bright discoveries!

The article was written with love and boundless gratitude to our dear Lyudmila and Alexei Yamkovenko.

The idea of \u200b\u200bHungary would not be complete without portraits of its famous representatives. The compatriots that the Hungarians are proud of will be discussed in our article.

Famous Hungarian composer and musician

The name of Franz Liszt is known not only in his homeland. It is one of the first to come to mind when it comes to classical music. Franz Liszt became a sensation of the 20th century.

He created new instrumental genres - rhapsody and symphonic poem, wrote 647 works (63 for orchestra and about 300 for piano), was distinguished by his rich imagination and courage, which allowed him to use new techniques in everything he did.

Ferenc or Franz?

The name, which is well known to the Russian-speaking public, was never used by the composer himself. He was born in October 1811 and was the only child in the family. When he was baptized, his father gave him a name, which is spelled "Franciscus" in Latin, and "Franz" in German. Liszt himself did not speak Hungarian well, and always named the second option.

Composer at the age of 14

The composer's father encouraged the musical arts and played musical instruments himself, so he began teaching Ferenc early. As an eight-year-old boy, he has already successfully performed in front of patrons and received their support. The first private music teachers for Franz Liszt were the legendary Carl Czerny and Antonio Salieri.

Later, his father took Ferencz to France to enter the Paris Conservatory. But the candidacy of the future composer was not even considered - foreigners were not admitted to the conservatory.

Despite the difficult financial situation, Franz and his father still remained in Paris. With the boy, teachers from the Paris Conservatory studied privately. And to pay for their services and his accommodation, Franz took part in concerts. He was 14 years old, and during this period he composed the first opera, Don Sancho, or the Castle of Love, which was staged at the Grand Opera.

Creation

The musician's career was bright and eventful. He performed with triumph in France, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Romania and Russia (concerts were held in St. Petersburg and Moscow). In Russia, he met Glinka, Verstovsky and Varlamov. Franz Liszt was a successful composer and conductor. Thanks to him, Weimar, where he worked, became the center of world musical culture.

Interesting fact: The name of the composer is the Weimar Higher School of Music. Liszt is an educational institution in Germany. It was discovered only in 1872, nevertheless, Franz Liszt is considered the founder. Working in Weimar in 1835, he became the first to speak of the need for such a school.

Famous Hungarian benefactors

Charity, in the sense that we now put into this word, was engaged in a woman who lived back in the 1200s. She founded a hospital for the poor, in which she herself worked on an equal basis with others, often giving out donations to those in need: food and clothing. In the name of this lady - Elizabeth of Hungary - houses of mercy are now named around the world.

Catholic Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

Elizabeth of Hungary or Elizabeth of Thuringia is a princess from the Hungarian dynasty of Arpad, daughter of King András II, later the wife of the Landgrave of Thuringia Ludwig IV.

From childhood, she was considered as the potential wife of Prince Ludwig, so from the age of four, Elizabeth was sent to be raised by her future mother-in-law. She got married at the age of 14. The marriage was happy, and Elizabeth gave birth to three children to Ludwig.

The wife of the Landgrave was greatly impressed by Franciscanism. She lived according to his ideals of mercy. In 1227, her husband was killed during the Sixth Crusade, and his brother expelled the widow and her children. Elizabeth joined the Franciscan order and devoted herself to works of mercy.

She later established a hospital in Marburg where she looked after the sick. Caring for others and self-denial undermined her health. Elizaveta Hungarian died at the age of 24. Four years after her death, she was canonized. Saint Elizabeth is considered the patroness of the Third Order of the laity of St. Francis, as well as bakers, as she often distributed bread to the needy.

Interesting fact: St. Elizabeth is often depicted in icons with roses in her hands. This tradition dates back to legend. The ruler of Thuringia did not always support his wife's charitable activities. Once, having met her on the street (St. Elizabeth carried bread in her apron to distribute it to those in need), he demanded to show what she was holding in her hands. When the apron was opened, the husband saw that it was filled with roses.

Famous immigrants

Speaking about famous people of Hungary, it is impossible to ignore those people who for some reason had to leave their homeland and immigrate to another country.

A legendary man with a difficult character

The director, artist and teacher Yuri Lyubimov had Hungarian citizenship. There is probably no point in repeating the well-known facts of the biography of the founder of the Taganka Theater. Yuri Lyubimov is described as a domineering person who sought to control the work of the theater and actors in everything. He himself said that the more freedom the artists are given, the sooner they ruin the performance.

Lyubimov often argued and quarreled with the authorities, with authorities, with friends and his actors. Nevertheless, he highly appreciated talent and could make concessions for it.

Yuri Lyubimov was very upset about the death of Vladimir Vysotsky, a friend and leading actor in his production of Hamlet. The authorities banned his performance in memory of Vysotsky, as well as one of the new productions.

All this happened because of the director's straightforward attacks on the cultural policy of the USSR and his bold interpretations of classical works. Yuri Lyubimov was deprived of his Russian citizenship in absentia and dismissed from the post of cultural director of the theater.

Yuri received Hungarian citizenship (his wife was Hungarian) and worked a lot abroad. "We are blessed with his exile!" - said the cultural workers of the West.

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Hungary - uh then a beautiful European country full of surprises, with rich history and culture.Hungary is located in Central Europe and borders many countries. The capital of the country, Budapest, is located in the Carpathian basin and is divided into two parts by the Danube River. The Hungarian flag has three horizontal stripes: red, white and green. In terms of tourism, Hungary compares favorably with most countries in the world: it has a low crime rate, no terrorism, no drug addiction, safe food and water, and a generally stable political climate.

What is the uniqueness of Hungarian culture?Hungarian culture changes depending on where you are, many of these traditions are associated with their folk heritage: arts and crafts, crafts, music and dance. Classical music has a very strong influence in Hungary.

You can make your trip to Hungary more interesting if you choose with Russian guides. Holidays in Hungary can be one of the best adventures of your life, especially if you know a little more about the country.

• Hungary is one of the fifteen most populartourist destinations in the world, attracting over 10 million tourists a year.
• Hungary is one of the oldest countries in Europe. It was founded in 896, before France and Germany became separate countries. Around the year 1000, the Kingdom of Hungary was one of the largest states in Europe, larger than France. Later, Hungary became one of the two "heads of the eagle" of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
• Lake Balaton is a freshwater lake in Hungary and the largest lake in Central Europe. For Hungary, it is one of the most important tourist destinations (domestic and international tourism).
• Hungary has about 500 natural sources of thermal water.This means that you can find water with temperatures above 30 ° C in 70% of Hungary.There are about 150 spas in the country where you can bathe in these natural baths.
• Main national reserve - National park Hortobagy. The main attraction of the park is the Nine Arch Bridge. It is the longest in Hungary, with a length of 167 meters!
• The country has one of the highest per capita numbers of Nobel laureates. Hungarians have won Nobel Prizes in every category except the world category.
• Hungarians also invented many things, like the ballpoint pen and Rubik's cube. Erne Rubik (creator) originally called the pear Magic Cube.Hint: the color of the side is determined by the color of the center cube.
• The world famous dish goulash, in Hungary, looks quite different from what you are used to. HungarianGulyás is a soup. While another statement is also true, the realhungarian goulash has as many varieties as there are chefs in the country.
• Paprika plays a key role in many Hungarian dishes. It is the main seasoning in Hungarian cuisine. Powdered peppers are used to spice up almost every dish - especially goulash.
• Another pride of Hungary is Tokaji wine. It is so good that Louis XIV called it "Wine of Kings, King of Wines." The most expensive variety is Essencia.
• Equestrian traditions are highly revered. There are many places throughout the country where you can take riding lessons.
• Hungarians love sports and pride themselves on the country's high per capita number of Olympic medals. They are especially successful in fencing, swimming, gymnastics and especially in water polo.
• Herendi porcelain is world famous, a product that does honor to the whole country. It is (used) by Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, the Rothschild family, Prince Charles of Wales, Lady Diana, Pope Benedict XVI and many other equally famous persons.
• Hungary has the highest standard VAT rate in the world (27%).
• Liberty bridge , also called the Franz Joseph Bridge.It is very popular with tourists and photographers for its rich decoration and fabulous green lighting at night. The bridge was built in 1896 and renewed in 2007.
• Medical tourism is very developed in this country, because there is a very high level of medicine and especially dentistry. Medical education here is one of the highest quality in the world.
• After London, Budapest has the oldest underground railway in Europe.The line was opened in 1896 when Hungary celebrated its 1000th anniversary.
• The capital of Hungary is one of the most cultured cities in the world. There are over 40 theaters and over 100 museums and galleries in this city. Many concerts, festivals and events take place all year round, not to mention concerts at the famousopera housewhich is considered to be one of the best opera houses in the world.

2. Once this country, together with Austria, was part of Austria-Hungary, but it has long been an independent state.

3. Hungary is a relatively small country, it ranks 109th in terms of territory and 83rd in terms of population.

4. Almost 95% of Hungarians are native speakers of Hungarian. The Hungarian language belongs to the Ugric sub-branch of the Finno-Ugric branch of the Uralic language family, the languages \u200b\u200bof the Khanty and Mansi peoples are closely related to Hungarian.

5. The location of Hungary surrounded by mountains has led to a continental type of climate with mild winters and hot summers. Annual precipitation ranges from 450 mm in the east to 900 mm in the mountains.

Capital of Hungary Budapest

6. The capital of Hungary, Budapest, is unanimously recognized as the most beautiful city on the Danube. Hungary is very popular with tourists, especially Budapest.

7. The largest synagogue in Europe is located in Budapest, which can simultaneously receive up to 3 thousand parishioners.

8. In Budapest, you can ride the longest tram in Europe - its length is almost 54 meters. The capital also has an amphibious tourist bus that not only travels the streets of Budapest, but also floats on the Danube.

9. Hungary is divided into 19 counties (regions) and a city of republican subordination, equated to the counties - Budapest. The names of the counties and their administrative centers, as a rule, do not coincide.

10. Varoshliget is a favorite place for the residents and guests of the capital.

Hungarian Parliament building

11. The largest building in Hungary - the Hungarian Parliament, in one part of the government sittings are held, the other is open to all comers. The Parliamentary Palace is perhaps the most beautiful building in Budapest.

12. In Budapest, buildings with baths are entire architectural sights: the Gellert baths, the Széchenyi baths.

13. Hungary is a state with a rapidly developing economy, market transformations in it are almost complete.

14. The majority of the inhabitants of Hungary are Hungarians (92.3%).

15. The most significant national minorities in Hungary are Germans (1.2%), Roma (1.1% - 8%), Jews (1%), Romanians (0.8%), Slovaks (0.4%), Croats (0.2%) and Serbs (0.2%).

Metro in Budapest

16. The Budapest subway is second only to the London subway in age - the first trains began to run underground in the Hungarian capital in 1896, the year of the millennium of the state. The cars for this metro are produced in the town of Mytishchi near Moscow.

17. Vysehrad (metro station), a surface station, is located under the highway that runs along the Nuselsky bridge. Unlike most other stations, Vysehrad's design assumes a separate arrangement of platforms (due to the design features of the Nuselsky Bridge).

18. Since 1999 Hungary is a full member of NATO.

19. After joining NATO, the country moved to new standards in the field of weapons and army organization. Since 2004, universal military service has been abolished, and the transition to a professional army has taken place. At present, the Hungarian Armed Forces consist of two branches: the Ground Forces and the Air Force.

20. Hungary mainly exports engineering products and other manufactured goods.

Hollokyo village

21. The village of Hollokö, 90 kilometers from Budapest, is unique in that it is both a home for 450 people and an open-air ethnographic museum. The village has hardly changed since the 18th century.

22. Hungary produces one of the most delicious dessert wines - Tokaj wine. The wine got its name from the Tokaj area, where it is made.

23. Esztergom - the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Hungary. The largest church in Hungary - located in the city of Esztergom - Basilica of St. Adalbert.

24. In the XI century, the Hungarians were converted to Christianity.

25. The overwhelming majority of believers are Catholics (51.9%). There are also communities of Calvinists (15.9%), Lutheran (3%) Greek Catholics (2.6%), and other Christians (1%). Undecided - 25.6%.

Thermal Lake Heviz

26. Hungary has the largest thermal lake in Europe - Heviz, it is located in the crater of an extinct volcano.

27. The main seasoning that is added to almost all Hungarian dishes is paprika.

28. According to statistics, on average, every Hungarian eats almost one and a half kilograms of lard per week. Hungary ranks first in the world in the consumption of lard.

29. In Hungary, buckwheat is used exclusively as bird feed, so it is sold in pet stores, and not in supermarkets.

30. Hungarian cuisine is well known far beyond the borders of this country. Among the popular dishes of Hungarian cuisine are: goulash, paprikash, pörkölt, Dyulaj and Chaba sausages, salami, Debrecen sausages, Dobos cake, etc.

Lake Balaton

31. Hungary has Lake Balaton, which is the largest in Central Europe. For Hungary, the lake is of enormous importance, since its surroundings are the most important resort area of \u200b\u200bthe country. The Hungarians themselves call Lake Balaton the Hungarian Sea, although the depth of the reservoir is extremely small. The deepest place is 12.5 meters.

32. In Hungary, the Land Forces are also known as the Fatherland Defenders Corps.

33. Hungarian is one of the most difficult languages \u200b\u200bto learn among modern languages.

34. According to EU statistics, Hungary has the highest cancer death rate in Europe, as well as the highest female suicide rate.

35. Hungary's main foreign trade partner is Germany ...

One of the thermal healing springs in Hungary - cave bath in Miskolc Tapolca

36. Hungary is one of the five countries in Europe in terms of the number of thermal healing springs. The most interesting bathing place in Hungary is the cave bath located in Miskolc Tapolca.

37. Main attraction National park Hortobágy is the Nine Arch Bridge, which with a length of 167 meters remains the longest in Hungary.

38. The most romantic castle in Hungary is Bory Castle, which throughout his life built Bory Jenő for his beloved Ilona. No wonder it is called a monument of eternal love.

39. The world record for jumping rope belongs to the Hungarian Adrian Banhegyi (Bánhegyi Adrienn), artist of the circus du Soleil. In one jump, she manages to rotate the rope 3 turns and so 330 times.

40. Hungarians invented such an irreplaceable thing as a ballpoint pen, as well as the world's most popular puzzle, the Rubik's cube. Their inventions also include the Basic programming language and holography.

Mount Kekesh

41. Mount Kekes, 1014 meters high, is the highest mountain in Hungary. It is here that a television tower with an observation deck is located.

42. All rivers in Hungary belong to the Danube basin. The Danube itself crosses the country from north to south for 410 kilometers.

43. Hungarians are Nobel Prize winners in all disciplines except the Peace Prize. The number of Nobel laureates per capita in this country is one of the highest in the world.

44. Composer Edvin Marton, who performed at Eurovision with Dima Bilan, became well known in Russia and Europe. Ikarus buses, buses known to all of us, have been produced in Hungary since 1895.

45. In Hungary, the Matthias Temple, the Holy Trinity Square, the Royal Palace amaze with its beauty and splendor.

Ikarus Bus

46. \u200b\u200bBuses Ikarus, buses known to all of us, have been produced in Hungary since 1895.

47. The products of the Hungarian Herend factory, which makes luxurious handmade porcelain, are used by royal families and the wealthy around the world.

48. In Hungary, a piece of music known in Russia as the "dog waltz" is called the "donkey march".

49. Some Hungarian words sound similar to Russian words, but at the same time they radically differ in meaning. For example, it is better not to pronounce the word "pool", because in Hungarian it has an indecent meaning.

50. The asteroid (434) Hungary, discovered in 1898, is named after Hungary.

Buddhist fortress in Budapest

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