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Hungarian golf has stepped in a very important year in 2011 – celebrating the 100 anniversary of golf existing in the country – in spite of crucial differences. The development of golf resembles very clearly the ups and downs of history in this part of Europe. Even the first step was characteristic: the first golf event in Hungary was organised by NOB-member Count Géza Andrássy namely at a Budapest racecourse in 1902. The first golf course was built in the High Tatras (that time belonging to Hungary) in 1909, and the first tournament took place there too.
The Budapest Golf Club was founded in 1911 this is why 2011 Hungary is celebrating the 100 birthday of golf. The world-famous Mount Széchenyi course at the peak of the Hungarian capital was built in 1921 – even the famous Bobby Jones played the 25 years anniversary tournament there in the late thirties.
The period prior to the World War II. creates the golden age of golf in Hungary: Mrs. Erzsébet Szlávy, 19 times Hungarian, 5-times Austrian, and 4-times Czech champion between 1920 and 1947, was proclaimed as the best player in Europe, and was ranked 5th best ladies’ player in the world, after winning the German Championship in 1926.
Following the war golf too became the subject of political discrimination in Hungary, being considered an undesirable sport between 1952 and 1970: all courses have been destroyed and the golf was prohibited – a strange creature of politics in a country which was described as the isle of Gulasch Communism (Gulasch is a well known Hungarian national food)…
The rebirth of Hungarian golf goes back to 1979, when the Blue Danube Golf Club has been organised, and the first course was build near Budapest, at the Kisoroszi isle – but still until 1989 golf was a section of the Field Hockey Association. The foundation of the Hungarian Golf Association dates back to 1989.
Further golf courses were opened in Hungary since 1991 reaching the total number of 18 hole courses 9 in 2010, but unfortunately the economic crises has left undesirable traces back – eliminating same courses in 2011.
The main point of the year 2011 is the organisation of the European Young Masters at the Lake Balaton July, giving the opportunity for the best young and talented players of the country to meet with the high quality golfers of the continent.
Today eight professional golf courses in beautiful surroundings await lovers of the sport of golf.

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Budapest, a city in a stunning natural setting with a rich architectural and historical heritage, offering an unmatched combination of culture, blooming gastronomy and the advantages of thermal waters and world heritage sights.

Divided in two by the Danube, the city is made up of Buda on one side: with Ottoman-era thermal baths at the foot of Gellért Hill, the royal palace and Matthias Church, it radiates calm and peace. One the other side lies Pest, vibrant and lively, with its slew of museums rich in cultural and historical treasures, extraordinary Art Nouveau architecture, its majestic Parliament building, Saint Stephen’s Basilica surrounded by pedestrian streets, and its entirely renovated Jewish Quarter and Palace District. Massive murals, small pop-up sculptures and ruin bars full of random décor – Budapest is brimming with urban art. Striking paintings brighten the city’s old firewalls and passers mood.

Budapest has a highly developed cultural scene with its world-class festivals, theatres, museums, concert halls and sport events. Budapest is going to have the title “Europe’s sport capital” in 2019. For relaxing and enjoying nature, Margaret Island is the city’s “green heart” (considered by many to be one of Europe’s best city parks) – the perfect place to enjoy a stroll, various sports, swimming in outdoor pools or soaking in thermal baths and spas.

Gastronomy
As for foodies, the celebrated creations of Hungarian cuisine are a definite must! While traditional goulash soup and pörkölt have a well-established reputation, the culinary revolution has taken over Budapest, as well. From street-food made from local, all-natural ingredients to haute cuisine creations marked in the Michelin Guide, Budapest has it all. Do not forget to taste hungarian wines, they are more often fetaured in recognized wine competitions.

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Budapest has the oceanic climate prevailing. The best time to visit Budapest in Hungary is from may until september, when you will have a pleasant or warm temperature and limited rainfall. The highest average temperature in Budapest is 28°C in july and the lowest is 2°C in january.
May, June and September with average temperatures between 13°C – 23°C, and July and august between 16°C – 28°C.

Central Transdanubia is a really diverse region of the country, this is the cradle of the more than thousand years old Hungarian state. The region includes three counties: Fejér, Komárom-Esztergom and Veszprém.
The geographical characteristic of the region is mostly defined by the Transdanubian mountains but there are also lowland areas. The most important surface waters are the two main lakes: Balaton Velencei-tó and the river Danube.

Central Transdanubiawith its capital Székesfehérvár is a statistical region within Hungary and the central Transdanubian region includes the counties of Komárom-Esztergom, Pest, and Veszprém.

You will find in Central Transdanubia a fascinating combination of royal cities, divine wines, small villages nestled in valleys, natural treasures and culinary delights. Székesfehérvár and Veszprém are the two main cities of central Transdanubia where you can find many places of cultural interest: museums, churches, baroque houses and palaces built in the 18th century. This region has played an important role in the evolution of mankind and is now a popular vacation destination.

The Gerecse Hills are located in the north of this region, which is home to some rare species of birds and also the Vertes Hills. The Bakony Hills divides this region into the Little Plain and the Marcali Basin. Central Transdanubia is becoming a very popular tourist destination.

Gastronomy
A selection of typical dishes in Hungary that you can taste during your holidays are:

Goulash – the national dish of Hungary, a paprika based soup with chunk of meat and potato
Langos – deep fried disk of dough smothered with sour cream and cheese (or any other toppings)
Palacsinta – Hungary’s version of a French crepe, available with both sweet and savory fillings
Főzelék – a vegetable dish that is thicker than a soup, but not quite as thick as a stew
Halászlé – a rich broth spiced with paprika containing thick chunks of river fish
Meggyleves – an unusual soup made from sour cherries, sour cream and sugar, usually eaten as a dessert
Pörkölt – chunks of meat roasted in paprika, onion and other spices and served with a thick sauce
Nokedli – stodgy egg noodle dumplings, usually served alongside Pörkölt
Paprikás Csirke – chicken in a creamy sauce seasoned with (you guessed it) paprika
Túrós Csusza – flat, wide noodles, covered with túró cheese (kind of like cottage cheese) and chunks of szalonna (fatty bacon)

Climate

Hungary has the oceanic climate prevailing. The best time to visit this area in Hungary is from may until september, when you will have a pleasant or warm temperature and limited rainfall. The highest average temperature in this area is 28°C in july and the lowest is 2°C in january.
May, June and September with average temperatures between 13°C – 23°C, and July and august between 16°C – 28°C.

Western Transdanubia is the second smallest region, after Central Hungary. Includes the counties of Zala, Vas, and Győr-Moson-Sopron. Part of the country, surrounded by the Slovenian, Austrian and the Slovakian borders is a classic county area characterised by naiveté. Besides the colourful nature — hills, river valleys, forests, meadows, plough lands and lakes — the place is becoming unique due to the heritage from the ancestors. The tiny settlements are connected by the vivid natural and cultural heritage, but the memories of this historic region are also kept by several little towns.
The friendly little villages carefully preserve the remnants of folk architecture, and the villages are waiting for guests in the beautifully restored farmhouses. Country houses, belfries, vineyard houses give a taste of the everyday life of peasant culture. Typical folk traditions such as carnival
log-pulling, May-tree setting and dancing, harvest races, grape-harvest fun, or other competitions are all entertainment programmes not only for locals but for tourists arriving here, as well.

As you probably imagined, it runs along the western side of the country. The stand out feature of this region is Lake Hévíz, which can be found near the western end of Lake Balaton. Lake Hévíz is the largest thermal lake in the world that is open to the public.

After soaking in the lake, head to dry land and marvel at the region’s spectacular architecture. From the glorious Pannonhalma Archabbey, a Benedictine monastery; to the Baroque Festetics Palace, there is beauty around every corner in Western Transdanubia.
Roman monuments, the Árpád-era churches, the several hundred year-old of castles all reveal a thriving culture. The area is also home to important historical events and famous personalities.

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The region of Southern Transdanubia comprises Baranya, Tolna and Somogy counties. It lies in the South and Southwest of the country, between the Danube, the Drava and Lake Balaton. It has a common border with Croatia, so looks towards the Adriatic. Its centre is Pécs, while other developed areas there are Kaposvár, Szekszárd and Siófok.

With a huge number of region`s cultural, historical and natural sights it is quite hard to select one to start with. Pécs itself offers great opportunities to get familiar with an interesting Hungarian history from the times of first inhabitants or Roman Empire till the modern age. It features many unique monuments from the times of Ottoman Empire and has one of the most important early Christian mausoleums in Europe (part of UNESCO World Heritage list).

The rest of Southern Transdanubia is even more spectacular. Who doesn’t know the magnificent Lake Balaton? And maybe you had also heard about any of the famous castles in this region?
Attractions recommended to visit area: Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul is the most popular attraction in Pécs. Its magnificent appearance is welcoming visitors on the Saint István square in the company of the Bishop`s Palace and old Treasury. Huge basilica was built in the 11th century and named after the second king of Hungary – Peter Orseolo. Other attractions are: Pius’ Church, Pécs’ Synagoga, Franciscan Church, The ruins of the Memija Bath, the Mosque of Pasha Gazi Qasim, the Barbarican garden and wall and finally our last recommendation is the Mosque of Pasha Javováli Hasszán.

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The Pecs wine region of Hungary is located on the southern slopes of the Brahany Hills. The region is made up of two parallel wine making zones – the northern zone from Szigevar to Mecsek and the southern zone from Keszu to the Danube.
Pecs is known as the most fashionable wine region in Hungary. This it a result of the regions excellent marketing activities and the wonderful wineries that it is home to.
The climate of Pecs is the warmest of all of the Hungarian wine regions and is classified as sub-Mediterranean. There is a long growing season with hot and sunny summers that are followed by mild winters and rare frost. The vineyards on the southern slopes are protected from the cold north winds by the Mecsek Mountain range.
The soil in Pecs consists mainly of Tehre which is a red sandstone. There are also pockets of dolomite limestone overlaid with loose sand, limestone and clay.

The wines of the Pecs region are mainly full-bodied wines with high levels of alcohol and some residual sugar. Many of these wines have a rich spiciness and age relatively quickly.
The most notable wines made in Pecs are the ones that are made using red grape varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Kekfrankos. These wines are full bodied with high alcohol and lush spiciness.

The Pecs region is one of the best places in Hungary to experience the best of the country’s traditional dishes. The food to enjoy in Pecs is varied and there is something to satisfy all visitors. The best way to enjoy the local food is to eat al fresco while enjoying a bottle of the excellent local wine.

Langos – Food from Every Street Corner of Hungary
Langos is a traditional Hungarian dish. This dish is made by deep frying dough that is made of water, flour, yeast, sugar and salt. The dough is fried until it develops a golden brown colour. Langos are enjoyed as a snack at any time of the day.

Fozelek – A Hungarian Take on Soup
Although many people think that Fozelek is a soup, it is actually a traditional thick Hungarian vegetable stew. Fozelek is one of the healthiest national dishes of Hungary and is a wonderful home cooked meal that is a staple in most local families.

Somloi Galuska – Hungary’s Favourite Cake
Somloi Galuska holds the wonderful title of being Hungary’s favourite cake. This delicious and famous Hungarian dessert is made by layering sponge cake with chocolate cream, walnuts, rum and whipped cream. This delicacy should not be missed on any visit to Hungary.

Climate
The region Pécs has the oceanic climate prevailing. The best time to visit the region Pécs in Hungary is from may until september, when you will have a pleasant or warm temperature and limited rainfall. The highest average temperature in Pécs is 29°C in august.
May, June & September average temperature: 13°C – 23°C, July & August: 16°C – 28°C.

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