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Top 5 lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Hungary
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UNESCO is responsible for the protection and conservation of cultural and natural heritage all over the world. Hungary boosts a number of breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Can you guess which ones these are? Read our article and discover some lesser-known – but wonderful – places in Hungary that have earned this title!
Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst
The Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst are known for the large number of complex, diverse and relatively intact caves concentrated into a relatively small area, writes whc.unesco.org. The 712 caves are located at the north-eastern border of Hungary and the south-eastern border of Slovakia. Although the Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst are typical of many karst localities in Europe, what makes them special is the great number of different types of caves found in a concentrated area. You can visit the stunning caves in the Aggtelek National Park.
Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs
Originating from the 4th century A.D., the early Christian Necropolis is also included in the UNESCO list. A series of decorated tombs were constructed in the cemetery in the town of Sopianae, in the Roman Province of Pannonia. Today, the city is called Pécs and you can visit the ruins there. The ruins are not only valuable regarding the Christian communities of the Late Roman Empire but also in terms of the early Christian sepulchral art and architecture.
