How much do you know about this European country? We are willing to bet that not everyone can boast of deep knowledge! But Hungary is very attractive in terms of tourism and has a rich history. It was the centuries-old history that determined the direction for the further development and formation of the Hungarian statehood. Let's go together on a journey through the brightest and most unusual pages of the history of this amazing European country.
What to see in Budapest read our travel guide.
Interesting facts from history
If you turn to historical sources, you can be surprised to find out that Hungary is one of the most ancient state formations in Europe. The first mention of the country dates back to 896, so Hungary is rightfully considered more ancient than France and Germany.
By the way, the indigenous Hungarians, according to historians, come from the Szekei tribe, who are considered direct descendants of the famous Huns in their time, which terrified even the slender legions of the Roman Empire. According to some reports, in the history of the great empire from Rome there were such "dark" years when the nomadic tribes of the Huns had a direct impact on Rome and even received tribute from them.
Meat lovers
Hungarians are very fond of meat, especially pork. According to statistics, each native of this country eats on average half a kilogram of lard per week. This is more than in any other state in Europe. This nation is so fond of pork and is dependent on it that in translation from Hungarian the word “meat” means pork. It is believed that swineherds have enjoyed great respect since ancient times.
Today, every tourist can take part in a grand feast, which has a peculiar name - "Pig Feast". This holiday is celebrated on the eve of winter, and the slaughter of a pig is an obligatory part of the festive program. The right to slaughter an animal is given to an experienced Master, after which all family members take part in the preparation of lard, sausages, hams and drown the fat. When all the work is done, the family sits down at the table, the main dish on which is the liver, prepared according to the local recipe.
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Amazing places and the sea
Hungary, without a doubt, has a lot to see. Few people know that the country has its own sea. Where does it come from? The thing is that Lake Balaton, which is considered the largest in Europe, is called the Hungarian Sea. But, despite the huge area (almost 600 sq. Km.) Lake Balaton is shallow. Its average depth does not exceed three meters.
In addition, Hungary is famous for another reservoir called Heviz. This lake belongs to the thermal group of water sources and is the largest in its class.
Anyway, Hungary is rich in thermal springs. Today it is one of the five leaders in terms of the number of sources with a healing effect. Therefore, the country is of considerable interest in terms of medical procedures. The most famous and popular to visit is Miskolc Tapolca. This is a bathhouse that is located under the stone vaults of the cave.
There are also mountains in Hungary, the highest of which is called Kekesh. At an altitude of 1014 meters above sea level, there is an observation deck and a TV tower.
Inventions
There are many enterprising and resourceful Hungarian citizens. The world-famous Rubik's cube has exactly Hungarian roots and was created by an architect and sculptor from Budapest. Since 1984, it has been decided to hold championships annually to collect this amazing toy.
The creation of a ballpoint pen is also credited with the merits of Hungarian inventors. Although the patent was registered in England. Few people know the story of the Biro brothers, who gave this miracle invention to the world in the 30s of the last century, but, fleeing Nazi persecution, ended up in England. There they became victims of fraudsters who "turned lightly" the scam and took possession of the rights to someone else's invention.
One of the largest collections of miniature books is the private property of a Hungarian collector. Jozsef Tari has been collecting unusual books since 1972 and today has an impressive collection of 4.5 thousand books published in different languages. And the smallest book available will easily fit in a walnut shell.
