The region of Gyula (ven. Gyula) and Bekescsab are the driest and sunniest region of Southern Hungary. There are many thermal springs rising to the surface from the depths of the earth. The Keresh River flows nearby.
The resort is located in the southeastern part of the country, right on the border with Romania. Gyula in Hungary is one of the oldest historical spa towns. It is located 200 km. from Budapest, in the southeast. Its parks, monuments and peaceful small-town atmosphere provide a calm and interesting experience for visitors.
Here you can try real Hungarian delicacies – sausages and Palinka. They are made here and are protected from fakes. Several national festivals take place every year, where you can try national Hungarian cuisine, see the clothes and life of the local population. The most popular are Csabai in October and the Palinka Gyula festival in April.
Content
Treatment and relaxation in the spa center of the resort
Nestled among ancient trees in Almasy Park Gyula Castle Spa Mansion with a newly built water park is the largest leisure complex in Gyula, Hungary. It offers modern spa treatments, relaxation and entertainment on water slides and in numerous pools. Thermal and mineral baths are in demand, the water for which is extracted from the lower layers of the earth.
Description of the resort SPA complex:
- The total area of pools and water slides is 5000 m².
- There are separate pools with medicinal water.
- They offer balneological and recreational services.
- Several types of saunas.
- Outdoor park with fresh air, which has the effect of healing.
Recreational and recreational activities are held nearby from time to time. There are separate playgrounds for children’s entertainment. The medical service is constantly working. The advantage of the SPA center in Hungary, Gyula, is that even in the high season there are not so many tourists and independent travelers. There is information about the healing properties of the baths.
Historical landmarks
History and culture meet in the center of Gyula, which can be explored on foot and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the resort. Located next to the Castle Spa, the exhibition at Almasy Mansion explores the life of the nobility and middle class in the Middle Ages. There are several types of interactive equipment here, which allows you to better feel the atmosphere of the composition.
A must visit is the only Gothic brick castle in Central Europe that is in an intact state. There is a historical exhibition showing the development of Hungary and Gyure over the course of seven centuries. In the summer, the local theater performs, and the International Shakespeare Festival is organized.
Museum of Trade and Tourism
The permanent exhibition was opened in May 2016 in the building of the college and vocational school KSZ Harruckern Janos in Gyula. The official name of the museum shop is Süvegcukorhoz (Sugarloaf lane). The idea of creating such a museum appeared in 1983. The initiator of this project is Mr. György Ábrahám, former director of a small food industry enterprise.
Employees of the company, including the elderly and pensioners, are former employees of this industry. The exposition was assembled by local residents and managed to get 500 items and documents during the year. The new exhibition is part of a series of cultural attractions in Hungary, Gyula. It features centenary confectionery, Ladics House and an exposition of the history of the meat industry. The new project was created to restore the atmosphere in the country after the First World War.
Cathedral of Saint Nicholas
The Church of St. Nicholas in Gyula is one of the monuments that is part of the cultural heritage of the city. The building played a significant role for the Nicoreşti family. In 1721, the first Romanian Orthodox Church was built from wood. The construction of this church lasted for 10 years, completed in 1812. The tower was built much later, only in 1854.
The church has a length of 33 meters and a width of 14 meters, the height of the roof construction is 39 meters. Together with the high cross, the height is 42 m. The iconostasis of the church is considered a masterpiece of art. Sacred paintings created by Teodorovich Arsa-x and icons are decorated with wooden sculptures in the form of roses decorated with gilding. At the entrance you can see a 3 meters high arch, which was erected in 1869 in memory of the believer Bogdan Lazar. The interior of the church was reconstructed in 1928 by the artist Bela Predmerszky. The architecture of the church is late baroque in classical style.
Holy Trinity Chapel
The inhabitants of Gyula who survived the plague in 1738 promised to build a chapel. It was erected in 1741 and expanded in 1752. In 1772-1795 its surroundings were used as a cemetery. The current final form of the chapel was completed 1815-1817. The dome is complemented by classical baroque elements.
When the tower was built, there was a place for the choir, then they bought an organ and a bell for the tower. The chapel is 21 m long, 7 meters wide and 5 m high. The height of the tower is 20 m. The main painting altar representing the Holy Trinity was carried out in 1839 in the Baroque style. The statue depicting the Virgin Mary is placed in a glass cabinet. In 1930, a fire destroyed the roof, which was replaced with shingles.
National cuisine of Hungary
World famous products, winners of numerous awards – Gyulai sausage, traditionally spicy Csabai sausage and local pálinka. All products are protected from counterfeiting, they are made only in this region of Hungary – Gyula. Visitors can taste these delicacies during tasting tours at the Sausage Museum, local pálinka distilleries.
The locals are so proud of these products that they organize special festivals. The Csabai Sausage Festival takes place for three days in October each year. It is considered to be one of the largest gastronomic events in Hungary and also the largest in the world. During its implementation, competitions and gastronomic competitions are organized. In April, the three-day pálinka festival takes place.