Ópusztaszer National Park

Hungary has a rich historical heritage, one of the finest examples of which is the Ópusztaszer National Memorial Park. Located in Csongrád-Csanád County, the memorial park is not just a museum or a skanzen, but a living history book where visitors can experience the different eras of the Hungarian past firsthand. In the park, periods ranging from the Hungarian conquest to the Middle Ages and up to the 20th century come to life, presenting the life, customs and traditions of the Hungarian people.

The idea of ​​the Ópusztaszer National Memorial Park arose in the 1970s with the aim of paying a worthy tribute to one of the most important events in Hungarian history, the Hungarian conquest. The memorial park was finally established in 1982 and has been constantly developing and expanding ever since. The park is not only a tourist attraction, but also a national memorial site that plays an important role in strengthening Hungarian identity.

There are many sights to see in the Ópusztaszer National Memorial Park, which present the different eras of Hungarian history. The most popular attraction of the park is the Rotunda, which houses the Feszty Panorama.

Feszty Árpád (1856-1914) was a famous Hungarian painter who became known mainly for his monumental works. His art combined academic and naturalist stylistic features. In 1892, he was commissioned to create a panorama depicting the Hungarian conquest, which became world famous as the Feszty Panorama.

The Feszty Panorama is a monumental panoramic painting that depicts the era of the Hungarian conquest. The 120-meter long and 15-meter high panorama focuses on the arrival of the Hungarians, with Prince Árpád and the leaders of the seven Hungarian tribes at the forefront. The painting features more than 3,000 figures and faithfully depicts the life and customs of the Hungarian conquest era.

The Feszty Panorama is not just a work of art, but also a historical document. The detailed and realistic depiction of the painting provides an insight into the life of Hungary during the Hungarian conquest, the culture and customs of the Hungarians. The panorama is also a national memorial that shapes the image of the Hungarian conquest and contributes to the strengthening of national identity.

In addition to the Feszty Panorama, the Ópusztaszer National Memorial Park also features an open-air ethnographic collection that presents Hungarian folk architecture and traditional way of life. There is also a forestry exhibition in the park, which presents the wildlife of Hungarian forests and the history of wood use.

The Ópusztaszer National Memorial Park is open all year round. The park has several restaurants and cafes where visitors can relax and refresh. The park regularly organizes various events that showcase Hungarian traditions and customs.