Hungary

Réseau Art Nouveau Network

Art Nouveau was a pan-European artistic style which flourished in the latter part of the 19^th century, and was driven by a desire for modernity, precision, and the use of innovative materials. Each country interpreted it slightly differently, giving rise to distinct cultural variations. Hungary’s architecture is of great significance to the movement, with prominent artists such as Ödön Lechner creating masterpieces throughout the city. The Réseau Art Nouveau Network strives to protect and showcase Art Nouveau architecture, furniture and decoration from across Europe, creating a route which stretches from Helsinki, Finland to Barcelona, Spain.

European Route of Historical Thermal Towns

For centuries people have sought out the hot, healing mineral springs of Europe, and this rich tradition has continued on into the present day, creating a thermal cultural heritage which is a part of the continent’s history and identity. The European Route of Historical Thermal Towns spans 15 countries, 40 destinations and hundreds of thermal baths. Of these, Hungary is the only country whose capital city is included. Together the towns on this route – which stretches from Bath, UK to Pammukale, Turkey – reveal how the pursuit of wellness has influenced not just the landscape, but architecture, art and social life.

Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route

Wine arrived in the central Danube region with the Roman Emperors between the 2^nd and 4^th centuries. The Roman Emperors and Danube Wine Route brings together the archaeological sites, places and vineyards which tell the story of the expansion and defence of the Roman Empire on the Danube frontier. Where there were soldiers, there was wine, and it is through this connection that the route was born. It spans five countries: Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, bringing to life not just the strategies of prominent emperors, but with the introduction of vineyards, the interaction of the Romans with the local people.

Saint Martin of Tours Route

Saint Martin of Tours was one of the most revered Christian saints during the 4^th century, and his shrine in Tours, France became an important pilgrimage site during the Early Middle Ages. Later it became a crucial stopping point on the pilgrimage to Compostela, Spain. Today, cities across Europe are linked by Saint Martin, who travelled extensively and in whose name thousands of monuments have been dedicated, including 14 cathedrals. The 5,000km-long Saint Martin of Tours Route spans 10 countries and connects the legends, traditions and folklore pertaining to the saint’s life, from Szombathely, Hungary, (the place of his birth) to Tours, France (the place of his burial).