| Dunajská Streda | |
 | |
| Arms | |
 | |
| Information | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Trnava country |
| Surface | 38.71 km² |
| Population | 22 600 |
| Area code | 421-031 |
| Postal Code | 929 01 |
| website | |
Dunajská Streda - county town na Slovakia, in the country of Trnava, in the Little Danube Plain.
Characteristic
Dunajská Streda is located in the southwestern part of Slovakia, in the center of the Rye Island region (Csallóköz), located between the Danube and its branch called the Little Danube. It is close to the Hungarian and Austrian border. It is one of the centers of the Hungarian community in Slovakia, where members of this ethnic group constitute approximately 80% of the population.
History
In the Middle Ages and the early modern era, the settlement was a small market town in the southern part of the Poznański poviat and a commercial and administrative center for the surrounding villages. The city's population was predominantly Hungarian, at least from the late Middle Ages. In the middle of the 15th century, Szerdahely became an oppidum or trading town.
Many Jews settled here in the 18th century. In 1880, the town had 4 182 inhabitants, of which 3,531 were Hungarian and 416 German - according to their mother tongue. The Jewish population amounted to 1,874. In 1910, there were 4,679 Hungarian in the mother tongue, out of the total of 4,762. In 1930, the town had 5,706 inhabitants, including 2,944 Hungarians, 2,186 Jews (mainly Hungarian speaking) and 503 Slovaks. According to the 2001 census, 18,756 Hungarians, 3,588 Slovaks, 353 Roma, 147 Czechs and 24 Germans live in the city, which means a Hungarian majority of over 80%, which is one of the highest proportions among municipalities in the country.
In 1919 it became part of Czechoslovakia. He became part of Hungary again under the First Vienna Prize in 1938, but returned to Czechoslovakia in 1945. After WWII. In the years 1947–1948 Czechoslovakia forced a part of the Hungarian population of the city to emigrate to Hungary as part of the forced population transfer carried out as part of the so-called Hungarian-Czechoslovak population exchange.
During the communist era, the city underwent rapid modernization and industrialization. Almost all old houses in the center and 85% of city flats have been replaced with new ones. In the 1990s, the city center was completely rebuilt and revitalized according to the plans of Imre Makovecz, the Hungarian architect of the "Organic" school. Today it is one of the centers of the Hungarian national community in Slovakia and is the fastest growing city in southern Slovakia.
Drive
Since 1 January 2008, no regular border control has been carried out between Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. This opened up opportunities for a region that has always served as a bridge between Hungary and Slovakia, Budapest and Bratislava.
By plane
Bratislava Airport is a 35-minute drive along the 572 road and offers many cheap flights. Vienna airport, especially Budapest airport, offers competitive prices that can be reached in just over two hours.
By rail
The city lies on the railway line between Bratislava and Komarnem, the round trip takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. Tickets are relatively cheap and can be purchased at the station. The trains are rather run down and stop a few times. The train station itself is very depressing and generally not a very good place to hang out. Staff is rather unfriendly and not even Hungarian spoken let alone English.
Private electric trains are available to run in both directions. In addition to increased comfort, these trains cut travel time to 43 minutes to Bratislava. The railway station is to undergo reconstruction, which is very much desired by the local community.
By car
The city is served by road 63, a wide first class road in excellent condition. This road runs through the center of the island of Rye, touching Bratislava, Šamorín, Dunajská Streda, Veľký Meďer and Komárno, which are the population centers of the region. Dunajská Streda itself is located on a small ring road, which is designed to save on transit traffic. If you are coming from Hungary use the border crossing in Komárno which is faster than the alternative route via Győr. Connections to the motorway system are available in Bratislava (D2), Senec (D1), Sereď (R1) and Komárno / Győr (Hungarian M1).
By bus
The bus station is located near the train station and offers a wide selection of interesting destinations, the most popular of which are Bratislava, Komárno and Nitra. Tickets can be purchased directly from bus drivers. The state-owned SAD mainly offers local lines (which stop in a few villages), while Slovak Lines has several express options on the main routes. Fares are cheap, travel time to Bratislava by express is less than an hour - but you can end up in a traffic jam very well.
Communication
Keep in mind that it's a relatively small city so it's worth the walk. A handy car travels around the region, free parking spaces are available in abundance in the city. There is also one local bus serving the city, but the timetable is quite variable.
Worth seeing
- City Hall and its surroundings. It was rebuilt in an organic style by the famous Hungarian architect Imre Makovecz.
- Yellow Castle. Built by the Kondé family in 1770, rebuilt in the Neoclassical style in the 19th century. This is the home of the Rye Island Museum.
- Villa Vermes. 19th century palace built by the Vermes family. It houses the collection of the Contemporary Hungarian Gallery.
- Roman Catholic Church of the Mother of God. It was founded in 1341 and rebuilt in the Gothic style in 1541. It was rebuilt again in the Baroque style at the end of the 18th century. In front of the church there is a monument to the Hungarian Revolution of 1848–49.
- Evangelical Church. It was built in 1883 in the Romanesque style.
- Reformed Church. A recent 1996 construction that hosted several cultural events.
- Holocaust Memorial. Following the demolition of the famous synagogue in 1955, the monument now serves as a solemn reminder of the fate of the city's former large and influential Jewish minority.
It's worth doing
- Thermal bath. Visit a nice aquapark on the outskirts. It is a good walk from the center but worth it.
- NFG Club. The center of the alternative music scene in the region.
- Golf. An open-air pub on the site of the former mini golf course (hence the name). A meeting place for local youth.
- Local football. The DAC host team is the pride of the Hungarian community in Slovakia.
work
Science
Shopping
The city center and promenade usually offer a globalized selection of shops. There is a shopping mall north of the center and several supermarkets nearby.
Gastronomy
Although most of the time the price is right, it is difficult to find reliable quality food in Dunajská Streda. Most places are fine, but only a few offer real culinary delights.
Cheaply
- Pelican. Just steps from the stadium, both the interior and the interior can be a bit neglected, but don't be fooled - the specialty of the place, Hot Dog á la Matyi is a proven locals favorite.
Moderate
- Seven Remarkable Italian restaurant with nice food.
- Nevada. While the atmosphere is a strange mix of Western movies and Hungarian culture, the food is pretty standard but very rarely underperforming.
- Villa Rosa. Probably the most expensive restaurant in town, but prices are still OK and the food is well designed and well done. Postmodern Hungarian food and everlasting extras on the menu, with special weeks and months adding extra excitement.
- Csodaszarvas. It's a good place for traditional Hungarian food and wine, although not very much visited by locals.
Drinking
- Budapest On the main street. The terrace is a favorite place.
- Sunset. A teahouse with an oriental design. Can get a bit crowded on weekends.
Festivals, parties
Accommodation
There are many hotels and private rooms all over the city with lots of options around the thermal bath.
Cheaply
- Penzión Fortune, a cheaper option near the bathtub.
Moderate
- Hotel Bonbon (****) It is located in the city center. The reconstructed place has its own bath, but the restaurant is a bit average.
- Hotel Therma (****) it is located near the thermal bath. Good wellness options.
- Hotel Legend (***), another one near the bathhouse. Good restaurant.
contact
Security
The place is generally OK and although the city is a bit empty at night you shouldn't expect any trouble. Sometimes it's better to stay away from places where some SUVs are standing as they don't necessarily attract the crowds you want to meet.
Tourist information
Where next
- Veľký Meďer (Hungarian: Nagymegyer), with another (possibly even better) thermal bath. A favorite of low-budget Czech tourists, about 20 km south.
- Gabčíkovo (Hungarian: Bős) is a large Hungarian village in the southwest with a huge dam and a power plant.
- Little Danube it is a good opportunity to go kayaking. The woods near the river are beautiful.
 | This is outline article. For now, it includes the article schema and not much else. You can help by supplementing the article with at least basic information, making it useful. |