HUNGARY ~ Our Lady Chapel - Pannonhalma Abbey - UNESCO ~

... Nice chapel view, part of a huge abbey that stands proudly on a hill above the village...  it's an example of an early Christian monastery that still is in use by Benedictine monks... one of the oldest and largest impressive historical complexes in Hungary... this place also holds educational buildings, a forest and botanical and herbal gardens... and also operates as a college especially for boys... it is one of the best educational institutions in the country...  this Millenary Benedictine Abbey and its surroundings are full of beautiful sights... Thanks a lot Bori!(✿◠‿◠)   

This Benedictine abbey was founded in 996 by Grand Prince Géza, father of Hungary’s first king, Stephen I. The monks here founded the country’s first school and, in 1055, wrote the first document in Hungarian.

The Chapel of our Lady, the building of which began in 1714, is situated at the top of the southern hill. It is single-aisled, 26 m by 10.9 m, rising to 5.58 m in the sanctuary. The nave is barrel-vaulted, and is joined to the sanctuary by a large triumphal arch. Its original Baroque interior was restored in Romantic style in 1865.

The Archabbey of Pannonhalma was added to the list of UNESCO World Hertitage sites in 1996.

Stamps:

Animal Cubs of Budapest Zoo

(Issued 09-08-2016)

Indigenous Hungarian Poultry Breeds

(Issued 25-03-2024)

Treasures of the Hungarian National Museum 

(Issued 03-08-2023)

HUNGARY ~ Liberty Bridge - Budapest ~

... Amazing view of the iconic Liberty Bridge... one of the most beautiful places of the city with its ornate decorations and pedestrian-friendly location... this bridge is breathtaking at night where it lights up and dominates the sky line... the bridge has a distinct coating of green: its color being totally different to all of the other bridges of Budapest... this makes it impossible to confuse it with any other structure in the city.... for many people living in Budapest, their favorite bridge... people sit on this bridge in between the walkway and the road and play music, are on dates or just hang out which gives it a lovely atmosphere...Thanks a lot Gian Luca and Raffaella! (✿◠‿◠)

The Liberty Bridge is the shortest bridge in the centre of Budapest’s with its 333.6m over the Danube river. Initially it was built as part of the Millennium World Exhibition at the end of the 19thC, in 1896. 

On the day of its opening, the final silver rivet was inserted personally by the Emperor Franz Joseph. Not surprisingly, the Emperor gave his name to the bridge: Franz Joseph Bridge. However, World War 2 changed everything. First, the war led to the partial destruction of the bridge, and secondly, following its reconstruction, the new regime governing the country, with no hint of irony, gave the bridge its new name.
 

Stamp:

Postal History

(Issued 05-05-2021)

HUNGARY ~ Bükk National Park ~

... Great nature views of the largest National Park in Hungary and known as one of the highest places in the country... the Park offers  impressive limestone mountains and caves, historic castles, quiet villages and friendly people... the Bukk National Park is home to numerous endangered species of flora and fauna... around ninety species of birds, including many endangered species, make their nesting ground here... mountain biking, bird watching, hiking, fishing and horse riding are some of the popular activities... there are two caves that are open to visitors as well, the Szent István Cave and the Anna Cave... the country’s longest (4,000 m) and deepest (245 m)  cave, Istvánlápa, is located in the park as well... Thanks a lot Bori!【ツ】

Bükk National Park  is a national park in the Bükk Mountains of Northern Hungary. It was founded in 1976 as the third national park in the country. It contains 431.3 km² (of which 37.74 km² is under increased protection). 

Bükk's important geological features include various karst formations within its limestone mountains - particularly caves (once inhabited by pre-historic people), swallow-holes, and ravines.

Stamps:

Definitives - Postal History

(Issued 09-05-2019)

Castles in Hungary 

(Issued 02-09-2019)

HUNGARY ~ Biharugra - Körös-Maros National Park ~

... Nice views of a barely known and very young national park in Hungary... being one of the most important sites in Europe for both breeding and migrating birds... the major task of this national park is the conservation and propagation of Hungary’s most viable bustard population... migratory birds including wild ducks, cranes, plovers, etc... 🦆a bird watcher's heaven🦆...there are many important bird habitats such as grasslands, riverside woodlands, marshes as well as man-made and natural aquatic habitats....  among the mammals, one of the strongest communities in Hungary of the strictly protected otter lives here in the lakes and channels... expert guides to the nature conservation areas and bicycle hire are available... Thanks a lot Bori for another great NP! ❁◕ ‿ ◕❁

The Körös-Maros National Park  is located in the south-east of Hungary and was established in 1997 as the seventh national park of Hungary in order to preserve the nature and landscape of the Southern Tiszántúl and covers an area of ​​about  501.34 km².

The national park has 13 territory units enclosed by the Körös Rivers from the north, the Maros River from the south and the Tisza River from the west. In the areas accompanied by the rivers can be found the species of great value of the former marshlands. In many places soft-wood forests and willow-poplar bushes grow alongside the rivers.

Stamps:

UNESCO
(Issued 103-2006)

Christmas
(Issued 15-11-2015)

Definitives - Postal History
(Issued 02-05-2018)

UNESCO - World Heritage
 (Issued 18-03-2004)

HUNGARY ~ Baradla Cave - Aggtelek National Park - UNESCO ~

... Great view of a true masterwork of nature... due to its length, activity and richness in cave formations. the Baradla Cave is the most remarkable cave not only in Hungary, but also in this entire temperate zone... it is one of the longest researched and visited for centuries.. natural entrances to the cave have been open from ancient times... the Aggtelek National Park is the only national park in Hungary that was established in order to first and foremost protect inanimate natural assets - karst formations and caves...  every type of cave-inhabiting animal can be found... nearly 20 bat species live here..  the surface disguises some 1200 caves, 280 of which can be found on the Hungarian side... you can visit the most spectacular ones on guided tours...with nice selection of stamps...Thanks Bori! (✿◠‿◠)

Photo: Virók Viktor
The total territory of the national park is more than 20 000 ha and became a National Park in 1985. In the cave the average temperature is 10 °C, while relative humidity is 95-100%.

The Baradla Cave was formed some 200-230 million years ago in the Triassic Period, when this area was covered by water. Fossils of animals living in water were piled up forming limestone; in youngest rocks such fossils are still visible to the naked eye. The cave system of more than 25 km extend both beneath the surface of Hungary and Slovakia. (5.3 km long section is lying on the Slovakian side).

The Caves of the Aggtelek Karst and the Slovak Karst were declared part of the World Heritage by UNESCO in 1995.

Stamps:

Postal History
(Issued 02-05-2018)

Animals
(Issued 09-05-2005)

Castles in Hungary
(Issued 02-09-2019)

UNESCO - World Heritage
(Issued 18-03-2004)

HUNGARY ~ Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs - UNESCO

... Postcard of the biggest Early Christian archaeological site of the world outside Italy... the necropolis is a complex consisting of early Christian burials and places of worships... it has a large variety of burial structures... among these are brick tombs, stone burial structures, sarcophagi, and crypts... there are also several chapels and a mausoleum... the cemetery is an extensive complex and it has an estimated 500 burials... with fine examples of early Romano-Christian art, the remains of murals and frescoes...  the two stories of the necropolis are located under a public square in the heart of the city... an interesting place to visit and discover how people dealt with burials many centuries ago... due to its universal significance, it occupies a special place among the archaeological monuments of Hungary... Thanks a lot Judit!【ツ】

Photo: Tám László
Located in Southern Hungary near the Croatian border, Pécs is Hungary's second-most visited city.

Modern day Pecs is built over the Roman city of Sopianae. In the late 18th century, excavations discovered several elegantly frescoed, early Christian tombs that date to the 4th century.

The Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs comprises 16 funerary monuments with a distinctive architecture and impressive murals depicting Christian themes.

The Early Christian Necropolis of Sopianae were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

Stamps:

Flora - Flowers
(07-08-2015)

EUROPA Stamps - Palaces and Castles
(Issued 05-05-2017)

HUNGARY ~ Bükk National Park ~

... This time a great new European National Park for my collection (nr3 of 10)👍... lovely nature views of the largest National Park of the country... one of the most beautiful parts of Hungary... cut up by rocks and valleys (the peak of Háromkő is showing on the postcard) ... there are waterfalls, ponds, lake and mountain paths....you can walk, run, ride, climb or taking a small train here in an exceptional environment... home to nearly 850 caves... many can be visited without any type of qualification... it attracts hundred thousands of visitors each year... Thanks a lot Bori!【ツ】

This Bükk National Park is situated in the Bükk, Hungary’s highest mountain range in Northern part of Hungary.

This National Park was established in 1976 and covers an area of 431.3km². 97% of its area is wooded (Oak, Beech and Hornbeam amongst others) which attracts a huge amount of flora and fauna: no less than 90 different species of nesting birds, all species of bat indigenous to Hungary hang out in the Park's karst caves.

It was named after its most common tree, the beech (bükk = beech).

Stamps:

The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Sándor Weöres
(Issued 20-06-2013)

Definitives - Postal History
(Issued 09-05-2019)

Castles in Hungary
(Issued 02-09-2019)

HUNGARY ~ Parliament - Budapest - UNESCO ~

... Beautiful view of one of the most iconic sights in Eastern Europe... a gorgeous and impressive architectural gem in a great location... the domed neo-Gothic structure was inspired by the British House of Parliament... it serves as a vibrant government center and a proud city landmark on the banks of the Danube river.... it's the tallest buildings in Budapest as well as the third largest national assembly building in the world... covering an area of 18.000 square meters, the building has 691 rooms, 28 entrances, 10 courtyards and 29 staircases... the interior is ornate and very interesting... a must visit when in Budapest for it's architecture and the history behind it... attracting nearly 700.000 visitors each year... Thanks a lot Andrene! (✿ ♥‿♥) so nice to hear from you... enjoy your tour in Europe!😊

Ⓒ Photo:Huber Pál
Inaugurated in 1904, the Parliament of Budapest, or "the Országházis" is designed by the Hungarian architect Imre Steindl who ironically went blind before its completion, leaving him unable to appreciate his finished masterpiece.

Construction started in 1885 but nearly 20 years later his eyesight had significantly deteriorated and he passed away on October 8, 1902, just weeks before the building was fully completed. However, a further two years was spent finalizing its inner works and decoration.

Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue became a UNESCO WHS site in 1987. The Budapest World Heritage Site consists of three parts:

1. Buda Castle Quarter This holds the city's medieval sites, with Buda Castle. Also there are the remains of the original Roman town Aquincum.
2. Banks of the Danube This includes the Parliament (1884-1904) and the suspension bridge (1849). 3. Andrássy Avenue The extension with Andrássy Avenue in the year 2000 included the Opera, Millennium Park and the Underground Railway.

Stamp:

Greetings Stamps
(Issued 22-01-2016)

HUNGARY ~ Tokaj-Hegyalja Wine Region - UNESCO ~

....Great views of one of Europe's oldest Wine Regions... the cultural landscape of Tokaj demonstrates the long tradition of wine production in this region of low hills and river valleys... Tokaj is only one of 28 towns and villages in the the Tokaj-Hegyalja region, each with their own wineries..... but it was here it once started back in the 15thC... Hungarian Tokaj was served at Versailles and became a favourite of Louis XV, King of France.... this Region is legendary for one of the world’s best natural sweet desert wines, Tokaji Aszú... there are plenty of vineyards, farms, small towns, medieval castles, nature trails and gourmet restaurants to explore... the region is most famous for its 3.000 wine cellars... Thanks a lot Bori!¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Tokaj wine region  or Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region  is a historical wine region located in northeastern Hungary and southeastern Slovakia. It is also one of the seven larger wine regions of Hungary.

Hegyalja means "foothills" in Hungarian, and this was the original name of the region. It consists of 28 named villages and 11,149 hectares of classified vineyards, of which an estimated 5,500 are currently planted.

The area has been protected since 1737, when it was declared an exclusive wine area by a royal decree, the first example of such a provision in the world.

The Tokaj Wine Region was recognized by UNESCO for its importance to the common cultural heritage of humanity. It was listed as a protected cultural landscape by the World Heritage Committee in 2002.

There are 7 sites in this World Heritage:
Tokaj Wine Region
Ungvári Wine Cellar
Rákóczi Wine Cellar
Koporosi Cellars
Gomboshegyi Cellars
Oremus Cellars
Tolcsva Wine Museum Cellars

Stamps:

Working Dogs
(Issued 08-07-2019)

Christmas
(Issued 31-10-2003)

2018 Heroes of World War I
(Issued 25-10-2018)

HUNGARY ~Hortobágy National Park - the Puszta - UNESCO ~

... Great new Hungarian National Park and UNESCO site... the largest protected area in the country...  a unique example of the harmonic interaction of man and nature... in Western Europe, similar areas have disappeared long ago due to intensive agriculture....here the shepperds still live in the wild with Hungary’s famous Grey cattle as they lived hundreds and even thousands of years before... the village of Hortobágy is the centre of the park, here you find the visitor centre.....large parts of the WHS are protected and can only be visited with a special permit and a guide, but there are three trails where the National Park is accessible...it is mostly famous for its beautiful landscapes and the different species of birds that inhabit the area... part of the national park is a dark sky preserve... Thanks a lot Bori!! ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

The first Hungarian national park (established in 1973), with a protected area of 82 thousand hectares rich with folklore and cultural history. The Largest Semi-Natural Grassland in Europe which means that it was not formed as a result of deforestation or river control.

Hortobágy is the plainest part of the Great Hungarian Plains and it is part of the Tisza Plain of eastern Hungary. It is surrounded by settlements to the south, east and west.

 The landscape features the following manmade structures:
 -Early Bronze Age burial mounds (kurgans)
 -low mounds (tells) that mark the sites of ancient settlements
 -bridges, among which the Nine Arch Bridge (the longest stone bridge in Hungary)
 -csárdas (18th and 19th century)

 Hortobagy (or the Puszta in Hungarian) is a Unesco World Heritage site since 1999.


Stamps:

Small History of Hungarian Chess - Hungarian Defense
(Issued 24-09-2004)

Art - Joint Issue with Iran
(Issued 10-11-2010)

Postal History
(Issued 005-2017)

HUNGARY ~ Fertő-Hanság National Park - UNESCO ~

... Lots of wonderful views... a great new National Park and UNESCO site👍... it includes Ferto Lake one of the largest saltwater lakes in Europe... and the westernmost of the great continental lakes of Eurasia... the area has an amazing variety of landscapes, marshes, sandy beaches and steppe-aspect plains with a lot of rare flora... the surface of the lake bed is thickly covered in reeds and bulrushes, serving as a habitat for roosting, feeding and hiding for a large number of unique birds species, especially during the migrating seasons... there are museums, art galleries, castles, villages... thousands of tourists visit this National Park every year... Thanks a lot Laco!!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

Photo: Pellinger Attila
Fertő-Hanság National Park is a national Park in North-West Hungary in Győr-Moson-Sopron county. It was created in 1991, and officially opened together with the connecting Austrian Nieusiedler See National Park  the same year. The park covers 235.88 km², and consists of two main areas.

Since 2001, Fertö / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape the lake and the surrounding region have been considered a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Stamps:

Definitives - Postal History
(Issued 02-05-2018)

Personalities - 100th Birth Anniversaries
(Issued 11-03-2019)

HUNGARY ~Budapest-Széchenyi Bridge from the Pest River Bank ~

This postcard was sent by my niece during her trip to Budapest...A great  night view of the oldest and most famous bridge of Budapest...an architectural masterpiece...Bedankt Dorien!!

©Eck Imre Gábor The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and eastern sides of Budapest, the capital of Hungary. It was the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary, and was opened in 1849.

The Chain Bridge is 375 metres long, with its longest span at 202 metres which at the time was the second largest span in the world, the bridge is only 14.8 metres wide.



Stamps:
Furniture
(Issued 09-02-2001)
Solidarity between Generations
(Issued 17-05-2012)

HUNGARY ~Keszthely~

Nice official (HU-42537) showing many beautiful views... Thanks a lot Gyöngyi.

Lovely stamp too!!

Keszthely is a Hungarian city located on the western shore of Lake Balaton.One of its main tourist attractions is Festetics Palace, which was built in 1745 in baroque style. The Balaton Museum displays geological and archaeological exhibitions and presents the history of Lake Balaton.The Faculty for Agriculture of University of Pannonia is located in Keszthely.

HUNGARY ~Map~

Received a nice Hungarian mapcard today!


Hungary is a landlocked country in the Carpathian Basin in Central Europe, bordered by Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. Its capital is Budapest.