Szolnok

• The Tiszavirág Bridge is 444 metres long and is considered the longest pedestrian bridge in Central Europe.
• A cycling tour of around eight kilometres follows city-centre stretches of the Zagyva and the Tisza.
• The former synagogue on the banks of the Tisza has served as an exhibition venue since 1972; today it is called the Gallery of Szolnok.

The Tiszavirág Bridge is a clearly defined structure, while the cycling tour describes a longer route through Szolnok. The 444 metres refer to the bridge, while the roughly eight kilometres refer to the tour: the two measurements therefore represent different parts of a trip plan. The route runs along roads, riverside promenades and through parks, and crosses the Tiszavirág pedestrian and cycle bridge.

Both the route and its different sections are of interest to cyclists: it follows the city-centre areas of the Zagyva and the Tisza and connects several types of paths and urban spaces. If you plan to take the cycling tour, check the route before setting off, as conditions on site may change.

The former synagogue stands on the banks of the Tisza and has served as an exhibition venue since 1972. Known as the Gallery of Szolnok, it combines a historic building with a present-day exhibition space. This gives you a cultural point of interest distinct from the cycling tour when planning your trip.

Szolnok also plays a cultural role in the wider Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok destination: the Szigligeti Theatre in Szolnok is one of the county’s major cultural centres. The Szolnok Artists’ Colony, on the site of the former Szolnok Castle, is of outstanding importance to the county’s visual arts. Both aspects add theatre and visual arts to your perspective on the city.

In the wider Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok destination, Lake Tisza in the northern part of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok serves as a tourist centre. The lake and its surroundings are among the region’s outstanding areas for cycling tourism. The EuroVelo Route 2 is also part of the regional picture, running through the county along the Tisza.

The Tiszakürt Arboretum offers a different perspective on nature: it is home to more than 1,000 plant species and varieties and has been a nature reserve of national importance since 2001. Alongside its botanical collection, it is a refuge for natural flora and fauna. In the Öregkert area, a signposted network of paths extending 3.5 kilometres is available for walks. The wider destination therefore offers cycling and a dedicated walking area for different interests.

When comparing hotels in Szolnok, first consider whether you would rather spend more time on the city-centre cycling tour or at the cultural venues.

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Which is longer: the Tiszavirág Bridge or the cycling tour?

The bridge is 444 metres long. The cycling tour described is about eight kilometres and crosses the bridge.

What does the cycling tour through Szolnok include?

It follows city-centre stretches of the Zagyva and the Tisza, along roads, riverside promenades and through parks, as well as across the Tiszavirág pedestrian and cycle bridge.

What is in the former synagogue today?

The former synagogue on the banks of the Tisza is now the Gallery of Szolnok and has served as an exhibition venue since 1972.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Szolnoki.