Hungary's Calvinist city of flower carnival fame
Debrecen is Hungary's second-largest city, a Calvinist stronghold proud of its role in Hungarian independence. The Great Church (Nagytemplom) dominates the Great Square (Nagypiac), a grand civic center. The city is famous for its Flower Carnival, an annual celebration of spring blooms. Debrecen feels less touristy than Budapest, more authentically Hungarian, with university energy and local culture running deep.
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