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Marcali

Town in Southern Transdanubia, Hungary

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Overview

Marcali is at the edge of the Lake Balaton area of, Hungary (Somogy County).

Getting there and around

Getting there

By driving, from Budapest, take exit 170 on the M7 motorway, and head south on Highway 71.

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Getting around

Mostly this will be by private vehicle or foot.

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Culture & history

Austro-Hungarian Empire

The Austro-Hungarian Empire (German: Österreichisch-Ungarische Monarchie, Hungarian: Osztrák–Magyar Monarchia) or Austria-Hungary was a constitutional dual monarchy that existed from 1867 to 1918.

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Nature & adventure

National parks in Hungary

Hungary has ten national parks which cover approximately 10 percent of the country's territory. The parks are managed by the National Parks of Hungary government agency (Hungarian: Nemzeti park igazgatóság).

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UnderstandMost of the people you will encounter in this area of Hungary will speak Hungarian and little else. There are some people who understand German (traditionally the second language of the country).

Get inBy driving, from Budapest, take exit 170 on the M7 motorway, and head south on Highway 71.

Get aroundMostly this will be by private vehicle or foot.

SeeAt Hősök tere, or Heroes' Square, in front of the town's main church, a memorial stands not only to the usual war dead, but also to the Jewish citizens, many of whom were removed from the country between May and July…

DoThe main reason people go to Marcali is the City Spa and Leisure Center, located on the north end of town.

EatMester Cukrászda, Kávézó és Étterem (Rákóczi utca 2-4): Very popular ice cream parlor and restaurant in the city center across the street from the city hall.

SleepHotel Canada is the splurge option. It is rated as a three star.

ConnectMain wifi access points are at the Kulturális Korzó (Múzeum köz 5), and the coffee bar at Hotel Kek Hold (Múzeum köz 1). Both are essentially next door to each other.

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