6 Fun Facts About Hungary

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Hungary is a country located in Central Europe, and Budapest, its capital city, has been one of the most visited cities among tourist from all around the world. But, how well do you know Hungary? We present to you 6 fun facts about this phenomenal country.

  1. Hungary is a landlocked country, but you can still have an amazing beach holiday. How? By visiting the Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe.
  2. You may know that this country is famous for its beautiful thermal baths, but did you know that there are around 450 public spas and bathhouses through the entire country and that the bathing culture has existed since Roman times?
  3. Budapest, the capital city of Hungary has the oldest continental underground railway in Europe. And it is also the second oldest electrically operated metro in the world, right behind the London Underground.
  4. The second largest synagogue in the world, the Dohany Street Synagogue with 3,000 seats can be also found in the capital.
  5. The Hungarian language is one of the most difficult languages in the world.
  6. Paprika is very important to Hungarians. There are more than 1,000 tons of spices produced in Hungary. They even have museums dedicated to this amazing spice.