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Szarvas and

Orosháza

Th e Szarvas Arboretum, known as the Pepi Garden and Orosháza is famous for the production of glassware, its
stretching over 84 hectares, is one of the internationally important industry, in addition to agriculture and the

famous attractions of the town of Szarvas. manufacturing of automotive parts. Gyopárosfürdő is lo-

The Mini Hungary Model Park opened in the neighbour- cated on the shore of Lake Gyopárosi, and 3 km from the

hood in 2013 and is unique in Hungary. There are scaled- town’s centre there is a resort known as the “Pearl of the
down copies of nearly 100 famous buildings in the Park, Great Plain”. In addition to the lake’s open water surface,
which also provides an interactive experience. outdoor and indoor thermal pools and swimming pools
A windmill-shaped monument is located on the bank of are waiting for the guests throughout the year.

the Holt-Körös, and it indicates the geographical centre The unique 5.5-meter-high statue of a wild pear tree stands
of the historical Hungary. on Orosháza’s new main square, designed by Péter Török,

Körösvölgyi Zoo, located in the area of the Körös-Maros landscape architect. The statue is Europe’s second largest
National Park Directorate, was created next to the edu- public glass statue, and a memorial to the establishment
cational trail on a 26-hectare area of Anna Park. Th e zoo of the town.
houses around 40 animal and bird species and provides a On the road to Tótkomlós, the Bogárzó horse racing track

great nature experience for all ages. is located on the outskirts of the town. The track holds

The Szarvas Water Theatre, a unique architectural marvel horse races with sports betting available, which is unique

of Hungary, awaits theatre lovers with about 1,000 seats in the countryside. The Gyula Nagy Regional Museum
during the summer. houses permanent and temporary exhibitions, and, in
The only working animal-powered mill of Hungary, built addition to a series of lectures into the local history, orga-

by the Bolza family in 1836, is also operating in Szarvas. nizes interactive events to show the traditions, customs
The Körös Backwater, which is a water paradise itself, of- and handicrafts in an interactive manner.

fers many wonderful experiences!

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