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Lake Balaton

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Lake Balaton
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“Lake Balaton is a freshwater rift lake in the Transdanubian region of Hungary. It is the largest lake in Central Europe, and one of the region's foremost tourist destinations. The Zala River provides the largest inflow of water to the lake, and the canalized Sió is the only outflow.”
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National GeographicJul 14

Hungary: a landlocked country full of water

Water runs through life in Hungary like no other place I have seen. In Budapest, the Danube River is an artery of the city, crossed by bridges and carrying barges and boats. Lake Balaton is the ...

Central Europe's largest lake, 147 miles of shoreline.

9 things in this story
  • Lake BalatonSightCentral Europe's largest lake, 147 miles of shoreline.
  • Elsewhere
  • Danube RiverSightBudapest, HungaryArtery of Budapest, crossed by bridges.
  • ParliamentSightBudapest, HungaryNeo-Gothic architectural beauty in Budapest.
  • Buda CastleAttractionBudapest, HungaryGrand architectural beauty in Budapest.
  • Széchenyi Chain BridgeSightBudapest, HungarySweeping bridge in Budapest.
  • Fisherman’s BastionAttractionBudapest, HungarySights Fisherman’s Bastion is a stunning architectural marvel in Buda Castle District Budapest.
  • Lake HévízSightHévíz, HungaryOne of Hungary's first known spas.
  • Füzér CastleSightFüzér, Hungary13th-century castle built around a deep well.
  • The Dock BarRestaurantBudapest, Hungary
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