Debrecen

The second largest and populated city in Hungary, the centre of Hajdú-Bihar county.known as the „Calvinist Rome”

Flag of Debrecen Debrecen coat of Arms

Heraldic animal of Debrecen is the phoenix bird. The central area in the downtown district is a square outside the Great Church. The main street of the city called Piac Street starts from here.

Cultural life of the city

Debrecen is not only a regional and national, but an international centre of tertiary education. It has the oldest university in the country founded in 1538. In 1918 it was named after Count István Tisza. Later in 1958 it was renamed Kossuth Lajos University. Today it’s called Debrecen University.

Theatre

The first theatre called Csokonai Theatre was built in 1865. it was named after a writer, who was born here. The building's facade is ornamented with the figures of two muses and with the statues of six famous Hungarian poets who were connected to the theatre.

The Great Forest

The Great Forest was named after the size of the trees found there. There are about 700-800 recorded species of plants here. It has always played an important role in the life of Debrecen.

Typical leisure and entertainment places

Lake Békás can be found a few meters away from the University. This place is appropriate for relaxation and recreation. The Aquaticum Medicinal and Bathing Centre can be found here. This is located opposite the lake for boating. The University Park and the Botanical Gardens are in the Great Forest. Sport-loving people can also enjoy the Great Forest, because there are several sports fields in Oláh Gábor street in addition a swimming pool and a stadium.

Déri Museum

It is the biggest museum in Debrecen. It opened its doors to the public in 1930. The four figures lying on the ground in front of the building of the museum are Archeology, Science, Art and Ethnography.

Kölcsey Conference Centre

One of the cultural centres in Debrecen is the Kölcsey Conference Centre All kinds of events, concerts and exhibitions can be seen here.

Famous people in Debrecen

Shell Judit actress

Fazekas Mihály writer

Csokonai Vitéz Mihály writer

Hódos Imre Olympic wrestler

Kölcsey Ferencpoet

Krúdy Gyulawriter

Tóth Árpád poet

Lukács Lászlóthe singer of the Tankcsapda - this is the most famous rock band of the town

Our football team is the ”LOKI”.

Sights of Debrecen

Debrecen University

Kossuth square

Lake Békás

Csokonai theatre

Déri Museum

Kölcsey Conference Centre

Aquaticum Medicinal and Bathing Centre

Botanical Garden

The Great Church

The Great Church is the symbol of Debrecen and the Hungarian revolution. It was built in 1821 in neoclassical style. It is one of the most characteristic buildings and the largest Calvinistic church in the country. The church stands between Kossuth and Kálvin square in the downtown. In the building there are two organs. There are masses every Sunday. Behind the church is the Romkert.