Sightseeing in Kecskemet - what to see. Complete travel guide
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In the past, there was an ancient settlement on the site of modern Kecskemet. Mongols invaded Hungarian lands in the 13th century and completely defeated local people. Despite big losses and much damage, the settlement recovered quickly. A beneficial location at the crossing of trading routes helped the town. At the end of the 40s of the 14th century, King Louis I of Hungary officially gave Kecskemet a town status.
The City Hall is usually the first landmark that tourists visit in this city. It took four years to build. The construction started in 1893. The gorgeous building is a wonderful example of the Secession architectural style. The landmark underwent extensive restoration in 1911 after a devastating earthquake that had damaged many buildings in Kecskemet.
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The central city square, which is named after legendary Kossuth Lajos, is also not deprived of landmarks. Tourists can visit the Szent Miklos Church here. This is a Catholic church, the first mentions of which date back to the 70s of the 15th century. The church changed its look a number of times over the years, so now it looks quite different from the original gothic design. Only an elegant and simple looking façade reminds of the original architectural style of the landmark. With time, the church got more Baroque elements. The Szent Miklos Church was expanded at the end of the 40s of the 17th century and got a new chapel tower and an adjacent hall.
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When taking a stroll in Kecskemet, it is hard to fail to notice the Cifrapalota Palace. This is a true masterpiece of Hungarian modern. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the palace has a gorgeous façade with floral motifs. Nowadays, a picture gallery is open in his architectural landmark. It exhibits works of notable Hungarian painters.
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It is easy to get to Kecskemet by train that goes from Budapest to Szeged. The ride lasts approximately one hour. There are also daily buses that connect Kecskemet with other parts of the country. A bus ride is almost as fast as a train one. Needless to say, taxi drivers are always ready to get you to the right destination. This is the fastest but also the most expensive way to reach the city.
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Survived castles around Kecskemet
♥ Castle 'Buda Castle Budapest' , 82.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Visegrád Castle' , 112.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Buda Castle Budapest' , 82.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Visegrád Castle' , 112.4 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Kecskemet
♥ National Park 'Kiskunsági' , 38.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Bükki' , 143.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Kiskunsági' , 38.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Bükki' , 143.6 km from the center. On the map
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