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Tura

Pest County, Hungary · Europe

About Tura

Tura is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Vácszentlászló, 40km from Megyeri Bridge.

Tura is a town located in Pest County, Hungary. With a population of 8,294, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Tura 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 Tura to your route.

About Tura

The Battle of Tura was fought around the village of Tura by the cavalry of the IX. and the X. corps of the Hungarian revolutionary army led by General Mór Perczel and the Russian cavalry detachment led by Lieutenant General Aleksandr Petrovich Tolstoy and the 1. brigade of the 5. infantry division led by Lieutenant

Read more General Ivan Mikhaylovich Labintsov. The Hungarians advanced towards the north in order to relieve the Russian pressure over General Artúr Görgei's Army of the Upper Danube, which after the second battle of Vác from 15 to 17 July was heading towards the Hungarian armies meeting point around Szeged. The battle started between the Hungarian cavalry units under Perczel and the Russian cavalry under Tolstoy. The Hungarians pushed back the Russian cavalry, but when the Russian infantry led by Labintsov arrived, Perczel retreated. The Russians did not pursued his troops. Although the Russians remained the masters of the battlefield, Perczel's objective to ease the Russian pressure over Görgei's troops succeeded, helping in this way the latter to succeed in his march to southern Hungary.

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Where is Tura located?

Tura is located in Pest County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.6092 latitude, 19.6028 longitude.

What is the population of Tura?

Tura has a population of approximately 8,294 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
8,294
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Pest County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
47.6092, 19.6028

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Hungary

Police
107
Ambulance
104
Fire
105
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Tura

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Hungaroring

Tight and twisty circuit near Budapest, often called Monaco without walls

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Széchenyi Thermal Baths

One of the largest public thermal bath complexes in Europe, a grand neo-baroque palace filled with steaming mineral-rich pools.

40 km · about 45 min drive

bridge

Megyeri Bridge

Hungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Heroes' Square

Monumental square at the end of Andrassy Avenue in Budapest, with the Millennium Memorial colonnade and two flanking art museums.

41 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Budapest Ruin Bars (Szimpla Kert)

Iconic nightlife venues built in abandoned buildings and courtyards of the Jewish Quarter, pioneered by the legendary Szimpla Kert.

42 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Kekesteto

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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

cafe

New York Café

Budapest's eclectic-renaissance coffee palace of 1894, all gilded twisted columns, frescoes and chandeliers: the literary headquarters of turn-of-the-century Hungary, often called the most beautiful café in the world. Expect a queue.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Hungarian Parliament Building

A breathtaking neo-Gothic masterpiece on the Danube riverbank and one of the largest parliament buildings in the world.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Tura

  • 40 kmMegyeri BridgeHungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.
  • 42 kmKekestetoHungary'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.
  • 44 kmFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.

Driving in Hungary

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.58/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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8 km awayPop. 6,017

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8 km awayPop. 2,461

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9 km awayPop. 20,228

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