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WOW! – The most unique Hungarian Guinness Records – VIDEOS+PHOTOS
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The first book of Guinness World Records was published in 1955; since then, it turns up year by year with the strangest and most hair-raising world records ever. Of course, Hungarians also left their mark on the list of the record-holders. The prize of Guinness World Records has awarded several outstanding performances. The world’s largest book, the fastest piano, 24-hour Rubik’s Cube record and the world-famous number plate collection are all connected to Hungarian record-breakers.
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The world’s most giant postcard – painted by diseased children
The world’s largest postcard – 86.4 m2 – was painted by children suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in eight Hungarian towns within the framework of „Take paintbrush” program. The giant postcard was exposed in the Millennium Park by the Hungarian Association of Rheumatic Patients, on 12th October 2013, which is the International Day of Arthritis.
2. The unique Miniature Castle Park – on the shores of Lake Velence
The small collection of the unique castle dummies can be found at Dinnyés, in the vicinity of Lake Velence. The miniature model displays realistically built medieval castles, made of 35 original ingredients. The special Castle Park has become world-renowned after getting ranked on the list of the Guinness World Records in 2018 as the largest exhibition, presenting miniature castle dummies.
3. The world’s tallest LEGO tower – 34-meter modern obelisk
The 34.76 meters high tower was built from more than 450,000 legos in front of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, in 2014. As no adhesives could be used during construction, the giant Lego tower was disassembled one day after setting the record. In the next year, the Hungarian record was broken by Denmark, which was followed by Germany in 2016. Since then, they are the world record holders.
4. The furthermost basket toss record – amazing dunk by the Hungarian acrobatic basketball team
The Hungarian Lords of Gravity acrobatic basketball team impressed the world by their breath-taking stunts. In 2016, they left their mark in the Book of Guinness Records. Csanád Károly Borlay set a world record by making a shot at a distance of 8 meters, jumping from a trampoline.
5. The most slow-dancing couples in one place
In June 2012, the ’slow dancing’ record of Paris (2009) – where a total of 2,515 couples were dancing together – was beaten by Budapest. At the Athletic Center of Margaret Island, even more, people got together for a slow communal dance, so the record attempt succeeded.
