Among the seven high hills covered with thick forests on the picturesque banks of a small river Shed, stretches one of the oldest towns in Hungary - Veszprém. Picturesque town has retained its unique atmosphere of the distant ancient times. And many travelers are choosing to live holiday in Hungary, from Moscow, which is very easy going, prefer to stay in this wonderful city country.

first mention of Veszprem belong to the early Middle Ages. At that time it was a fortress, unfortunately, not survived to our times. In memory of the castle is one of the hills surrounding the city, was called serfs. All the hills around the city have their own name, except the aforementioned hill above the Castle, a hill of St. Benedict, the Jerusalem hill, and Shepherd Cemetery, as well as hills and Cherhat Calvary.

city was founded by the legendary King István I, who was one of the first rulers of Hungary, accepted Christianity. This is where I István and his wife Queen Gizelloy was established first in Hungary, the episcopate, in which all the crowned Hungarian king. Coronation took place in the Cathedral of St. Michael, built in 1001. Holidays in this wonderful city can now afford to everyone - cheap tickets to Bulgaria, Hungary, Macedonia's easy to find.

far in Veszprem preserved unique historical sites distant Middle Ages and later centuries. All major attractions are located on the Castle Hill. By historical monuments on the hill is incredibly amazing in its architecture Rákóczi street. Homes with fancy facades and delicate decorations, rising from one side of the street, built in Art Nouveau style, but on the other side of the street there are great houses in baroque and rococo. Street with an intricate interplay of architectural styles, finishes area Ovaros ter, on which stands the town hall. The Town Hall is one of the most beautiful in its architecture buildings in the city.

On the way to the top of Castle Hill tourists can see one of the two symbols of Veszprém - fire tower, on the architecture more resembles a lighthouse. During an earthquake, fire tower in 1810 and was badly damaged after the reconstruction of the top fire-tower made an observation tower. From there, with a viewing platform in front of tourists and offering spectacular views of the ancient city.

All architectural monuments located on the Castle Hill - a history in Hungary, carved in stone. Here on the hill kept rows of houses of wealthy citizens of Veszprém and bishop's palace. The palace is decorated pediment coat of arms of the bishop with winged angels that support the garlands hanging from a large vase. The chapel is open for tourists Gizelly exhibition of religious art. Tourists can also explore the sanctuary of the Episcopal Church and bottom, which was built more Gizelloy queen of Hungary.

on the area for the majestic columns of the Holy Trinity is located on the amazing beauty building - the Cathedral of St. Michael. At the top of the hill before the gaze of tourists stands another symbol of Veszprém - the majestic statues of King Stephen I and Queen Gizelly.

Monuments Veszprém are very popular with tourists. In the excursions in Veszprem also included visits to the Botanical Gardens and the wonderful Zoo named Kalman Kittenbergera. In the town seething cultural life all year round, there are premieres and concerts, opening up one after another of the exhibition. Introduction to Veszprem makes a more complete view of your entire western Hungary. And if you're interested in inexpensive holiday in France, the cost which you can specify a travel agency, you can easily make another trip. Hungary and France are the EU, and to visit the latter, more open visa not needed.