In Debrecen, many cozy cafes and confectioneries entice you to relax, to have intimate conversations, to do “sweet nothing”. Read on to learn about the best places to go.
In Debrecen, many cozy cafes and confectioneries entice you to relax, to have intimate conversations, to do “sweet nothing”.
In addition to the “‘kürtőskalács” you can taste home-made strudels and other specialities from the county and Hajdúság, or even the cake of Hungary, an award given each year to the best the country has to offer according to an expert panel of judges.
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Once the weather turned colder, the ice rink on Oláh Gábor Street would opened in Debrecen, that is up until 2012. Generations grew up skating on the old ice rink that was built in 1977, located in the heart of the Great Forest. Today we benefit from modern facilities.
Once the weather turned colder, the ice rink on Oláh Gábor Street would opened in Debrecen, that is up until 2012. Generations grew up skating on the old ice rink that was built in 1977, located in the heart of the Great Forest.
The site of the old open-air ice rink located between the Zoo and old Loki Stadium, elicits fond memories, skating in the morning sun, or under the evening starry sky, and in the falling snow. It last operated in the winter of 2011-2012 and has since been closed after being declared outdated and not up to standard.
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The construction of the church and convent of St. Anne’s Cathedral began in 1721 at the expense of Count Imre Csáky. Csáky wanted to exemplify the power of Catholics before “Calvinist Rome” with a representative church.
St. Anne’s Cathedral (Szent Anna-székesegyház) in Debrecen is the seat church and parish church of the Diocese of Debrecen-Nyíregyháza.
One of the conditions for the city to receive the free royal city title more than 300 years ago was that the city designate land for the Catholic church. The parish has been operating in Debrecen since 1716. The proponent of the church construction was Count Imre Csáky, – the Archbishop of Kalocsa, and Bishop of Oradea and Chief Lieutenant of Bihor County.
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While nothing remains of the former palace of Hegedűs and Sándor at number 34 Piac street, you can still visit the site and marvel at the surroundings.
While nothing remains of the former palace of Hegedűs and Sándor at number 34 Piac street, you can still visit the site and marvel at the surroundings.
If we turn at the former Csanak Palace, – built for the famous merchant, József Csanak, while standing on the corner of the former Kádas Street (today Arany János Street) and Piac Street, and look across the street, you will see a bookstore. This site is where the palace of Hegedűs and Sándor once stood (shown below).
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As we walk on Simonffy Street so often, the question rightly arises as to where the street got its name.
The next time you find yourself walking on Simonffy Street, consider the personality of the man and the family it is named after, Sámual Simonffy, since none other can claim to have done more for the city of Debrecen.
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A Large-scale exhibition of the works of one of the most versatile, internationally recognized contemporary Hungarian artists. Balázs Kicsiny.
A Large-scale exhibition of the works of one of the most versatile, internationally recognized contemporary Hungarian artists. Balázs Kicsiny.
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Hungary’s largest rural city stands out in terms of gastronomy. In addition to the Debrecen sausage which has long been declared as Hungarian speciality (Hungaricum), there are many others.
Hungary’s largest rural city stands out in terms of gastronomy. In addition to the Debrecen sausage which has long been declared as Hungarian speciality (Hungaricum), there are many others.
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Overlooking Kossuth Square, on the corner of Bajcsy-Zsilinszky and Piac streets is Debrecen’s most famous hotel, Hotel Aranybika. Its fame is, to a large extent, down to its long history and location.
Overlooking Kossuth Square, on the corner of Bajcsy-Zsilinszky and Piac streets is Debrecen’s most famous hotel, Hotel Aranybika. Its fame is, to a large extent, down to its long history and location.
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Undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful buildings in Debrecen is the main building of the University of Debrecen.
Undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful buildings in Debrecen is the main building of the University of Debrecen. The neo-baroque building in Nagyerdő (Great Forest) is unique in terms of size, appearance and architectural solutions, and is not only the most beautiful university building in Debrecen, but also in the country and in Europe.
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For many, January is synonymous with long, wet cold and short gray days that seem to take forever to pass and the nights long and foreboding. Even though the winter holidays are over, the spring is still far away. However, there are good ideas to ward off winter melancholy.
For many, January is synonymous with long, wet cold and short gray days that seem to take forever to pass and the nights long and foreboding. Even though the winter holidays are over, the spring is still far away. However, there are good ideas to ward off winter melancholy.
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The tourist information point in Debrecen will soon move to a new location.
The tourist information point in Debrecen will soon move to a new location.
The VisitDebrecen info point, which currently operates in the Karakter 1517 café and then in the pop-up container in the main square, will soon open its doors in a new location, in the Old Town Hall building, on the corner of Piac and Kossuth streets. The new office space will offer a renewed environment, Tourinform services and Debrecen City Card customer service .
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This time , Zoltán Barabás , a high profile figure in the world of gastronomy in Debrecen and restaurateur, – the owner of the Barabás Restaurant, answered VisitDebrecen’s questions.
This year has been difficult year with all the pandemic restrictions, and now in winter, the cold weather makes the outdoors less inviting. The theaters, cinemas, museums and restaurants are closed, and events are cancelled or postponed and curfews are making it difficult for us to move freely.
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There are several important developments, recently announced, currently underway or scheduled to begin in 2021 which will effect the economy, tourism and culture.
There are several important developments, recently announced, currently underway or scheduled to begin in 2021 which will effect the economy, tourism and culture.
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Debrecen’s new Aquaticum Strand Water Park has been featured on the cover of the Royal Institute of British Architects, the UK’s largest architectural magazine by circulation.
Debrecen’s new Aquaticum Strand Water Park has been featured on the cover of the Royal Institute of British Architects, the UK’s largest architectural magazine by circulation. In the article, which is available in both print and online, the author, Isabelle Priest referred to the water park as a ‘mega fun’ place, – a place full of wild experiences.
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