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Cultural adventures

in Csongrád

Colourful programmes

Csongrád is a lovely small town located in the northern the excellently preserved fishermen’s huts. Th e protected

part of the county partly named after it. The trademark of building complex preserves the memories of a long-gone

the town is the Mouth of the Körös River (Körös-torok) world, presenting the living spaces of the former fisher-
at the confluence of the Tisza and Körös rivers, which is men, the earth-workers of Csongrád and the practitioners

also nationally known for its impressive sandy beach and is of numerous traditional folk crafts for today’s people.
visited by tens of thousands of people every year. Th e local The biggest event of the town, and perhaps of the region, is

resort area waits for both the people looking for relaxation the Mouth of the Körös River Days, which is hosted by the
and those interested in active recreation. resort area on the banks of the Tisza. The Csongrád Wine

Csongrád is a town with a lively cultural life and a signifi - Festival presents the town’s grape and wine culture and is
cant artistic history, and is home to prestigious fi ne arts very popular among both residents and visitors. Th e town
creative camps, as well as cultural and musical events. Its and its region are popular destinations even outside the
folk-dance ensemble is also famous nationwide. festival season. The rivers are very popular among those

The town’s current townscape has always been determined who enjoy an active lifestyle and water sports, but those

by its proximity to the Tisza River. The old centre of the who like to go hiking and trekking can also gain great ex-

town awaits its visitors with its winding, small streets and periences here.
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