Kiskőrös

Kiskőrös, birthplace of Sándor Petőfi, the great Hungarian poet

This city of close to 17 thousand people in Bács-Kiskun county can be the perfect choice for people desiring rest and recreation.

How to get to Kiskőrös?

Route no. 53, connecting Solt to the Serbian border, goes across the city. Also, Kiskőrös is easily accessible from the direction of Kecskemét – Izsák, and Kalocsa and Kecel are also within a short drive by road. There is also a direct rail connection to the city, the busiest line is no. 150, between Budapest and Kelebia.

Sights in Kiskőrös

The cult of Petőfi is of determining importance in the life, development and tourism of the city. His birth house and the memorial museum presenting the life of the poet attract tourists from faraway places. Built some time in the last 30 years of the 18th century, the memorial house became a destination for pilgrims in the 1880s already. Otherwise there are several farms with horses available for tourists in the area, for some pleasant trips among the juniper bushes, the sand hillocks, deep in the woods and the flowering meadows. You can angle and take a bath in the artificial lakes and at the natural waters, experience the healing effects of our thermal waters, and while at it, you can get to know real Hungarian hospitality, the traditions and colorful culture of the people living here.

Events in Kiskőrös

There are several amateur ensembles that enrich the cultural life of the city, by their performances they enhance the reputation of the city within and outside Hungary. Rainbow Folk Dance Ensemble primarily cultivate Slovak folk traditions for several decades. City Days, The other great event of Kiskőrös, created to celebrate the re-settlement of the city, is held in the middle of May. In addition, the city is also host to several national and county level events, thus visitors have a choice of several exciting programs in the entire year.

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