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Hungary's highest point at 1,014 m in the Matra range, reached by a winding forest road to a TV tower lookout: the summit stripe on the asphalt is a beloved photo stop for drivers and cyclists.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Heves County, Hungary · Europe
Gyöngyös is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Gyöngyössolymos, 36km from Eger Castle.
Gyöngyös is a town located in Heves County, Hungary. With a population of 32,938, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Gyöngyös sits in Hungary, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Budapest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gyöngyös to your route.
Saint Bartholomew Church (Hungarian: Szent Bertalan Nagytemplom) is in the center of Gyöngyös (northern Hungary) and was built in the 14th century. The locals call it the "Big Church" (Hungarian: Nagytemplom) because it is the town and its vicinity's biggest one. Originally it was built in Gothic style, but today itRead more
shows the characteristics of a Baroque Church. One of the curiosities the church has is the bronze font made around the 16th century.
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Gyöngyös is located in Heves County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.7826 latitude, 19.9280 longitude.
Gyöngyös has a population of approximately 32,938 people, making it a town in Hungary.
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Full driving guide for Hungary6 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Hungary's highest point at 1,014 m in the Matra range, reached by a winding forest road to a TV tower lookout: the summit stripe on the asphalt is a beloved photo stop for drivers and cyclists.
12 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO-preserved Palóc village of whitewashed houses with wooden balconies, famous for its traditional Easter Festival celebrations.
35 km · about 40 min drive
castle
A heroic 16th-century fortress famous for its legendary defense against the Ottoman siege, set above a charming baroque town with thermal baths.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A complex of Turkish-era and modern thermal baths in the baroque town of Eger, with mineral-rich waters used for healing since Ottoman times.
36 km · about 40 min drive
waterfall
A limestone valley at Szilvásvárad in the Bükk hills where the Veil Waterfall spills over 17 m of travertine terraces; a narrow-gauge forest railway runs from the village to trout ponds and the falls.
49 km · about 55 min drive
racetrack
Tight and twisty circuit near Budapest, often called Monaco without walls
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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