Introducing Tokaj
The wines of Tokaj, a picturesque little town of vineyards and nesting storks, have been celebrated for centuries; in fact, the town is so beloved for its amber liquid that it receives a mention in the national anthem. But Tokaj is just one of 28 towns and villages of the Tokaj-Hegyalja, a 66 sq km vine-growing region that produces wine along the southern and eastern edges of the Zemplén Hills and was declared a World Heritage Site in 2002.
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Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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RE: beautiful place in Hungary except for Budapest
by timusa76 20 May 2012
I would consider Tokaj and Nyrighaza I did family research in eastern hungary and loved it. Very quiet though. Debrecen too....but…
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RE: choose 2 from 3: holloko,eger,tokaj
by etcap 08 May 2012
I'd pick Eger and Hollókő for the variety, but all three are nice. Eger is a larger town with a castle and culture - restaurants, museu…
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Re: advice please
by hunventure 28 April 2012
If you like nature, kayak around Szigetköz (near Győr) or Bodrogköz (near Tokaj). If you like hiking, do a 2-3 days trek in the Zemplén…
