First mentioned in the 13th century, Cegled is a historic Hungarian city south-east of Budapest. It holds close ties to Lajos Kossuth, who famously held a speech in Cegled’s Market Square that inspired more than 5,000 men to join the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Today, Cegled is renowned for its thermal waters, which feed its open-air pools and baths.
Things to do in Cegléd
In the heart of Cegled is the Kossuth Museum, which is named after the famous Hungarian freedom fighter, Lajos Kossuth. In addition to learning about his life and legacy, you can browse the fascinating collection of historical, ethnographic and artistic objects on display. A statue of Lajos Kossuth proudly stands in the middle of Liberty Square.
Also on Liberty Square is the Drum Museum, which celebrates Cegled’s legendary jazz scene and the annual Drum and Percussion Gala. On display is an impressive collection of instruments that reflect the development of percussion from the early 20th century to the present day. Join a guided tour led by the founder, Sandor Karman, while hearing many of the instruments in action.
Cegled is home to one of the largest Calvinist churches in Central Europe, the Reformed Great Church, which can accommodate up to 5,000 worshippers. It was built between 1835 and 1870 on the designs of József Hild and is fronted by a Classicist-style tympanum supported by four soaring columns. Framing the facade are twin towers that rise to 48 metres in height, with a 60-metre-high turquoise dome in between.
Getting around Cegléd
Cegled is around one hour’s drive from Budapest and 40 minutes from Budapest International Airport, which has flights to destinations across the globe. Regular trains connect to the Cegled railway station and buses travel throughout the city, connecting most of its attractions.