Nagykanizsa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Zala county, Hungary
About Nagykanizsa
The name Kanizsa was first mentioned in a document in 1245. It is of Slavic origin (Knysa), and means "belonging to a prince". It refers to the fact that the region was the property of an aristocrat. The city's oldest Roman era ruins were uncovered in the 1960s. Later, during the Middle Ages, it became one of the most important strongholds of the Hungarian Kingdom. The fortress had a significant role in the southern shield line of Hungary, keeping the whole of Western Europe safe from the attacks of the Ottoman Empire. The city started a new phase of large-scale development in the 1860s. The railway connecting Nagykanizsa with Vienna, Budapest, and Rijeka was constructed at that time. There was rapid development in industry as well.
Top Attractions in Nagykanizsa
Explore the best things to see and do in Nagykanizsa:
- ★17 Longitude Monument
- ★Advent Fair
- ★Assumption Roman Catholic Church
- ★Axenti House
- ★Bank Palace
- ★Bayer House
- ★Boating Lake
- ★Bogenrieder Palace
Where to Eat in Nagykanizsa
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Adam's Cafe
- 🍴Ambrózia Restaurant
- 🍴Bankpalota Restaurant
- 🍴Berényi Confectionery and Pizzeria
- 🍴Bianka Restaurant and Pizzeria
- 🍴Bíbor Bistro
Where to Stay in Nagykanizsa
- 🏨Allegro Guesthouse
- 🏨Ambrózia Guesthouse
- 🏨Berényi Inn
- 🏨Cserfa Guesthouse
- 🏨Galéria Guesthouse
- 🏨Globus Guesthouse
Nagykanizsa Travel Guide Sections
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