Nyíregyháza: Hungary

Nyíregyháza: Hungary
Nyíregyháza (IPA: /ɲireɟhazɒ/; approximate pronunciation: “nyee-redy-haa-zah�) is a city in North-east Hungary and the county capital of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg. With a population of 117.000 it counts as a large city and is one of the leading cities of Northern Hungary.
Tourist sights
The thermal lake of Sóstófürdő has been a tourist attraction for centuries. The lake is very warm, around 26ºC, and is surrounded by a park of 2000 m2. There is also a large zoo with animals from all continents of the world. Sóstó is easily accessible from Nyíregyháza by the local bus 8.
Nyíregyháza also has several museums and exhibitions, showing the city’s rich cultural heritage.
Collection of Greek Catholic Religious Arts – icons and liturgical objects from the 17th–18th centuries
Collection of the International Medallion Art and Small Sculpture Creative Community of Nyíregyháza-Sóstó – periodic exhibitions of works of contemporary artists
András Jósa Museum with archeological findings from all ages of the city’s history, including a numismatic collection from the Bronze Age
Village Museum of Sóstó – a glimpse at village life in the 19th century
The city has beautiful churches (Roman Catholic, Greek Catholic, Calvinist, Lutheran churches and a synagogue).