Debrecen · Things to do

THINGS TO DO

The things worth doing in Debrecen, from the obvious landmarks to the ones locals actually rate.

Nagyerdo park

The Great Forest on the city's north edge: botanical garden, boating lake, university campus and shaded walking paths.

St Anne's Cathedral

Baroque Catholic cathedral on Szent Anna utca, a quiet counterpoint to the Calvinist church that dominates the city.

University main building

A monumental 1930s campus at the top of Nagyerdo, with a fountain-lined approach. Worth the tram ride for the architecture.

Piac utca and the market

The long main street that hosted Debrecen's famous fairs for 300 years, with the covered market hall partway along.

Debrecen Synagogue

The Pasti street synagogue serves Hungary's largest Jewish community outside Budapest. Check visiting times before turning up.