Location: Southern Great Plain,Békés Country

Population: 32.700

Description: Gyula is an ideal destination for tourists looking for relaxation.The symbol of the city is the 15th century Gothic castle.It is the only undamaged castle made of bricks in Central Europe.One of the most wonderful spas in Hungary is the Castle Bath.It lies next to the castle and has 9 outdoor and 11 indoor pools.Its 72 Celsius water,which springs from a 2500-meter depth,is used to cure diseases of locomotor system,gynaecological diseases,neuralgia and it is often used for rehabilitation after accidents.The history of the town's famous 'gyula sausage' can be seen in the Meat Trade-Factory History Collection.The 100-Year-Old Confectionery is the second oldest one in Hungary.In the saloons of the confectionery,complete with their original furnishings and the old tools and museum pieces in the display cases attract the visitors' attention.

Events&festivals:

-8th-10th April:Fifth Gyula Days Festival,Gyula Home-Made Pálinka Festival

-14th-16th May:Border Fortress Whitsuntide

-1st-15th July: Gyula Castle Theatre

-14th-17th July:Sixth "Tarhonya" Festival,"Traditions-Flavours-Regions" Trade Exhibition

-29th-31st July:15th Border Fortress Evenings

-17th-21st August:All Hungarian 11th International Folk Dancing Festival

-19th-20th August:Border Fortress Wine Celebration

-4th-6th November:Erkel Arts Days

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