The phoenix bird is the heraldic animal of Debrecen, Hungary. The city center is located around a central square near the Great Church, from which the main street called Piac Street begins. Debrecen is home to the oldest university in Hungary, founded in 1538, and has been an important center of education for the region. The first theatre, named after writer Csokonai, was built in 1865 and features statues of famous Hungarian poets. Cultural sites in Debrecen include the Déri Museum, Kölcsey Conference Centre, Lake Békás, Botanical Garden, and the Great Church, the largest Calvinist church in the country.

2. Flag of Debrecen Debrecen coat of Arms
Heraldic animal of Debrecen is the phoenix bird.
The central area in the downtown district is a square outside the
Great Church. The main street of the city called Piac Street starts
from here.

3. Cultural life of the city
Debrecen is not only a regional and national, but an international
centre of tertiary education. It has the oldest university in the
country founded in 1538. In 1918 it was named after Count István
Tisza. Later in 1958 it was renamed Kossuth Lajos University.
Today it’s called Debrecen University.
Theatre
The first theatre called Csokonai Theatre was built in 1865. it was
named after a writer, who was born here. The building's facade is
ornamented with the figures of two muses and with the statues of
six famous Hungarian poets who were connected to the theatre.

4. The Great Forest was named after the size of the trees found there.
There are about 700-800 recorded species of plants here. It has always
played an important role in the life of Debrecen.
Typical leisure and entertainment
places
Lake Békás can be found a few meters away from the University. This
place is appropriate for relaxation and recreation. The Aquaticum
Medicinal and Bathing Centre can be found here. This is located
opposite the lake for boating. The University Park and the Botanical
Gardens are in the Great Forest. Sport-loving people can also enjoy the
Great Forest, because there are several sports fields in Oláh Gábor
street in addition a swimming pool and a stadium.

5. Déri Museum
It is the biggest museum in Debrecen. It opened its doors to the public
in 1930. The four figures lying on the ground in front of the building
of the museum are Archeology, Science, Art and Ethnography.
Kölcsey Conference Centre
One of the cultural centres in Debrecen is the Kölcsey Conference Centre
All kinds of events, concerts and exhibitions can be seen here.

6. Shell Judit actress
Fazekas Mihály writer
Csokonai Vitéz Mihály writer
Hódos Imre Olympic wrestler
Kölcsey Ferencpoet
Krúdy Gyulawriter
Tóth Árpád poet
Lukács Lászlóthe singer of the Tankcsapda - this is the most famous rock
band of the town
Our football team is the ”LOKI”.

7. Kossuth square
Debrecen University

8. Lake Békás
Csokonai theatre

9. Déri Museum
Kölcsey Conference Centre

10. Botanical Garden
Aquaticum Medicinal and Bathing Centre

11. The Great Church
The Great Church is the symbol of Debrecen and the Hungarian revolution. It
was built in 1821 in neoclassical style. It is one of the most characteristic
buildings and the largest Calvinistic church in the country. The church stands
between Kossuth and Kálvin square in the downtown. In the building there are
two organs. There are masses every Sunday. Behind the church is the Romkert.