Fun facts about Debrecen
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Debrecen is often referred to as 'the Calvinist Rome' and 'the Geneva of Hungary' due to its significant Calvinist population and influence.
Debrecen
Hungary
Debrecen is Hungary's second-largest city, after Budapest, the regional centre of the Northern Great Plain region and the seat of Hajdú-Bihar County. A city with county rights, it was the largest Hungarian city in the 18th century and it is one of the Hungarian people's most important cultural centres.
From the “Demographics” section
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In 1849, Debrecen briefly served as the capital of Hungary during the revolutionary government.
Debrecen
Hungary
Debrecen is Hungary's second-largest city, after Budapest, the regional centre of the Northern Great Plain region and the seat of Hajdú-Bihar County. A city with county rights, it was the largest Hungarian city in the 18th century and it is one of the Hungarian people's most important cultural centres.
From the “History” section
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Debrecen became the first Hungarian city to have a steam tramway in 1884.
Debrecen
Hungary
Debrecen is Hungary's second-largest city, after Budapest, the regional centre of the Northern Great Plain region and the seat of Hajdú-Bihar County. A city with county rights, it was the largest Hungarian city in the 18th century and it is one of the Hungarian people's most important cultural centres.
From the “History” section
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The Reformed Great Church of Debrecen can accommodate about 5000 people.
Debrecen
Hungary
Debrecen is Hungary's second-largest city, after Budapest, the regional centre of the Northern Great Plain region and the seat of Hajdú-Bihar County. A city with county rights, it was the largest Hungarian city in the 18th century and it is one of the Hungarian people's most important cultural centres.
From the “Demographics” section
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Debrecen is home to Tankcsapda, one of Hungary's most successful rock bands.
Debrecen
Hungary
Debrecen is Hungary's second-largest city, after Budapest, the regional centre of the Northern Great Plain region and the seat of Hajdú-Bihar County. A city with county rights, it was the largest Hungarian city in the 18th century and it is one of the Hungarian people's most important cultural centres.
From the “Culture” section
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