In the first Virtual Exhibition of its kind in Debrecen, the Deri Museum commemorates the 100th anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty of Trianon. The Trianon 100 memorial exhibition only exists in the virtual space, designed and arranged by the staff of the museum: Balázs Korompai, Attila Ősz, and Katalin Váradi.
In the first Virtual Exhibition of its kind in Debrecen, the Deri Museum commemorates the 100th anniversary of the signing of the peace treaty of Trianon.
The Trianon 100 memorial exhibition only exists in the virtual space, designed and arranged by the staff of the museum: Balázs Korompai, Attila Ősz, and Katalin Váradi.
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Debrecen’s newest spa, Aquaticum Debrecen Strand, will open on 20th June with a beach marathon. Schedule of extended opening hours for the beach marathon are as follows: 20th June, Saturday, 6 AM – 11 PM 21st June, Sunday, 6 AM – 8 PM
Debrecen’s newest spa, Aquaticum Debrecen Strand, will open on 20th June with a beach marathon.
Schedule of extended opening hours for the beach marathon are as follows:
- 20th June, Saturday, 6 AM – 11 PM
- 21st June, Sunday, 6 AM – 8 PM
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After 24 years of waiting, undisturbed areas will finally be established in Hortobágy, the WWF announced.
After 24 years of waiting, undisturbed areas will finally be established in Hortobágy, the WWF has announced.
Based on a new decree, the Hortobágy National Park will be the first in Hungary to establish a zoning system in accordance with international practice, which will determine what type of land use is possible in each part of the protected area.
In the “core area” as according to the international practice, the basic goal is to ensure that wildlife can remain undisturbed, with as little human intervention as possible.
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The 41st Tour de Hongrie starts at the Basilica of Esztergom and ends at the top of Kékes mountain. The second leg is Debrecen-Hajdúszoboszló
The 41st Tour de Hongrie cycle race starts at the Basilica of Esztergom and ends at the top of Kékes mountain.
Károly Eisenkrammer, the main organizer of the Tour de Hongrie, said that due to the coronavirus, it was necessary to make some changes to the route originally planned for May. The only significant change is that the cycling race will start in Esztergom. This section will be 118 kilometers long.
The second section starts from Debrecen and ends in Hajdúszoboszló, followed by the third section between Karcag and Nyíregyháza. On the fourth day, cyclists must then ride from Sárospatak to Kazincbarcika.
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Debrecen Zoo offers a ticket for HUF 1,000 per child for families with NOE (National Association of Large Families) membership.
Debrecen Zoo offers a ticket for HUF 1,000 per child for families with NOE (National Association of Large Families) membership.
In addition to its nature conservation rescue tasks, one of the most visited tourist and cultural institutions in Debrecen, the Great Forest Cultural Park, performs tasks of high public interest by providing unique entertainment and recreation opportunities for tens of thousands of families each year.
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It is good to be a child in Debrecen, not only on Children’s Day but all year round. On weekdays and weekends, in winter and summer, in sunshine and rain, there is always something to do with children, from a playground adventure to water experiences, to puppet shows. We will show you the top 10 child-friendly programs in Debrecen.
It is good to be a child in Debrecen, not only on Children’s Day but all year round. On weekdays and weekends, in winter and summer, in sunshine and rain, there is always something to do with children, from a playground adventure to water experiences, to puppet shows. We will show you the top 10 child-friendly programs in Debrecen.
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The Medgyessy Ferenc High School and the Art Vocational High School presents the works of its graduating students for this year.
The Medgyessy Ferenc High School and the Art Vocational High School presents the works of its graduating students for this year.
The traditional final exam exhibition will now be exhibited in six locations in the windows of the city’s downtown shops. The animations, graphics, paintings, and sculptures of the 13th and 14th-grade graduating students will be exhibited, reflecting the theme defined for them at the end of their last year.
Although the topic “JELEN” (present) carried quite different meanings in December 201 than now; the events of the first months of 2020 cannot be ignored and the works were born in this way.
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The Apollo cinema’s garden program started on the 8th of June and it goes on until 1st July. Visitors can see a movie every night. All movies are screened in a dubbed Hungarian version.
The popular cinema is temporarily moving to the Great Forest Outdoor Stage.
The Apollo cinema’s garden program started on the 8th of June and it goes on until 1st July. Visitors can see a movie every night. All movies are screened in a dubbed Hungarian version but with English subtitles.
Admission to the films is available at a uniform price of HUF 1,000 per person. Tickets are available on-site and in advance online: https://fonixinfo.jegy.hu or www.apollomozi.hu
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Stay in Hungary, travel outside of the country is unwise for the 2020 summer holiday season, this is the message of a recent Government campaign. The message for non-Hungarians, those living, working or studying in the capital is that there is much more to Hungary than just Budapest. There is plenty of things to see and do.
Stay in Hungary, travel outside of the country is unwise for the 2020 summer holiday season, this is the message of a recent Government campaign. The message for non-Hungarians, those living, working, or studying in the capital is that there is much more to Hungary than just Budapest. There is plenty of things to see and do.
Debrecen, Hungary’s second capital is one clear choice, the ideal choice for many during the 2020 holiday season. Located at just 2 hrs 20 minutes from Budapest on the M3 motorway, or of similar duration by rail, the journey goes quickly. Plan your stay for at least 5 days because there is just so much to do in this part of Hungary.
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The latest virtual local history exhibition of the Péter Méliusz Juhász Library presents life in Debrecen in the 1920s, after the signing of the contract.
At the end of the first World War, the peace treaty (known as “Treaty of Trianon”) was signed between Hungary and the winning countries of the Entente Alliance. As a result of the Treaty of Trianon, Hungary with a total area of 325,411 km², was fractured and fell apart. Hungary lost slightly more than 67% (including Croatia 71%) of its area and more than half of its population.
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the signing of the “Treaty of Trianon” the year 2020 was declared as “The Year of National Unity” by the Parliament of Hungary.
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One hundred years ago at the end of the first World War, the Treaty of Trianon was signed between Hungary and the winning countries of the Entente Alliance.
One hundred years ago at the end of the first World War, the Treaty of Trianon was signed between Hungary and the winning countries of the Entente Alliance.
Among other things, the Treaty determined the new borders of Hungary, due to the disintegration of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, and to ensure the permanent break up of the Empire, the treaty created many small multinational states where empire had stood.
The Treaty of Trianon was signed by the parties on 4 June 1920 at 4:32 PM in the 52-meter-long and 7-meter-wide corridor of the Grand Trianon Castle in Versailles, La Galérie des Cotelles.
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More than 150 musical performances are expected on the 11 evenings between 19 August and 19 September.
More than 150 musical performances are expected on the 11 evenings between 19 August and 19 September.
Due to the pandemic, traditional summer festivals are not possible this summer. To keep the festival spirit alive, Campus Eleven will be organized at the end of the summer.
Campus Eleven will provide a real festival atmosphere with the most popular Hungarian performers on 19 evenings between 19 August and 19 September 2020.
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Good news! The Debrecen stop of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour will still be held on August 29-30, 2020 according to the updated calendar of FIBA.
The FIBA 3×3 World Tour is the pinnacle event of an ‘open’ network of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA)-endorsed 3×3 tournaments.
FIBA 3×3 World Tour is a significant sports event in Debrecen’s sporting calendar and is held according to high international standards. Each year around two million people worldwide are watching the World Tour Masters series.
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A relic of history, Debrecen’s water tower, known as Nagyerdei Víztorony was built in 1913 for the purpose of supplying water to Debrecen University but has become much more besides.
A relic of history, Debrecen’s water tower, known as Nagyerdei Víztorony was built in 1913 for the purpose of supplying water to Debrecen University and the surrounding villas. The tower was designed by architect József Boros with a capacity of a thousand cubic meters of water.
The selected design was a more modern
design at the time, showing the details of the reinforced concrete structure. It was built by an association between
mechanical engineer Dezső Adorján and construction contractor Sándor Fried
Aladár of Budapest.
Located between Pallagi út and Nagyerdei Körút,
the tower took the name of its surroundings, Nagyerdei Víztorony which when translated
is Great Forest Water tower.
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