Hortobágy National Park - the Puszta

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Hortobágy National Park: A Glimpse into the Heart of Hungarian Culture

The Hortobágy National Park, often referred to as the "Puszta," is a captivating expanse of plains and wetlands nestled in the eastern region of Hungary. This vast, unspoiled territory spans over 800 square kilometers and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

The cultural landscape of the Hortobágy Puszta consists of a vast area of plains and wetlands in eastern Hungary. Traditional forms of land use, such as the grazing of domestic animals, have been present in this pastoral society for more than two millennia.

UNESCO Justification of the World Heritage Site

Criterion (iv): The Hungarian Puszta is an outstanding example of a cultural landscape shaped by a pastoral human society.

Criterion (v): The landscape of the Hortobágy National Park preserves intact and visible the evidence of its traditional use over more than two millennia and represents the harmonious interaction between human beings and nature.

Encyclopedia Record: Hortobágy National Park

Hortobágy is an 800 km2 national park in eastern Hungary, rich with folklore and cultural history. The park, a part of the Alföld, was designated as a national park in 1973, and elected among the World Heritage Sites in 1999. The Hortobágy is Hungary's largest protected area, and the largest semi-natural grassland in Europe.

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