The Déri Museum is one of Hungary’s foremost establishments of its kind. In addition to its exhibits of local cultural interest, it has become renowned for the huge collection of items, brought together by Frigyes Déri, which represents various aspects of universal human civilization. The museum’s main attractions are the awe-inspiring Christ-paintings of Mihály Munkácsy. The museum opened a new permanent exhibit in 2015, whereas in the Lajos Zoltai Hall temporary exhibits will be on display. The group of four statues by Ferenc Medgyessy, erected outside the main building, was awarded the Grand Prize at the 1937 Paris Exposition.

Pilsner Fest is a birthday celebration of the world-known brewery Pilsner Urquell, and its unimaginable selection of beer is always completed by great musical performances. While you cannot leave the city without trying its beer, you should also not miss its party when then being in town.

The magnificent baroque Palais Morass, built in 1712, houses the art and art history collections of the Museum of the Palatinate. The Museum’s comprehensive holdings in the fields of paintings, graphics, sculpture, artisan craftworks, archaeology, and the history of the city, present a unique picture of the Palatinate of by-gone days and eras. The Roman collection is a special favorite with children.

This summer festival in the historical city centre creates its stage all on its own, as the performances will spread their atmosphere even better when performed in a breathtaking scenery. Stay tuned about whether its happening during your stay, and you should then not miss it out.