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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.

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). 

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.

A Large-scale exhibition of the works of one of the most versatile, internationally recognized contemporary Hungarian artists. Balázs Kicsiny.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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 .

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. 

There are several important developments, recently announced, currently underway or scheduled to begin in 2021 which will effect the economy, tourism and culture.

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.

The big well known events cancelled in 2020 such as the Campus Festival and Debrecen Drive are already being organized for 2021. While the dates for both events have recently been announced, the details remain unannounced. Debrecen Campus Nonprofit Public Benefit Ltd is responsible for both events.

Before World War II, Petőfi Square was one of the most impressive parts of Debrecen. The emblematic building of the courthouse, the district court, the Deák Ferenc Street Synagogue and the Royal Hotel were all located here. However most of these were lost during a series of bombings during the war.

Located in the heart of the Great Forest, the playground is a spot loved by kids of all ages and parents alike. While the children play, parents can relax and enjoy the surroundings while listening to their children’s laughter and the inescapable sound of water from the nearby Lake Békás fountains.