Sizzling Europe

Sep 2007
19
The Great Place of Baja
Posted by boj_works
Categories: Hungary, Places to Visit

Baja is a known city in southern Hungary which is the second largest city in Bacs-Kiskun county. It is the seat of the Baja municipality.Baja

Its name is derived from the Turkic language which simply means “bull.” Baja is first mentioned in the year 1308 in the Turkish Conquest during the 16th and 17th centuries. Because of the location of the city on Danube, Baja became a transportation and commercial hub for the region. It was then in the 19th century when it became a minor railway but.

Baja plays a great role in the country’s water transport with the international harbor. There are also a lot of commercial structures in Baja which are all significant for people living in and around the city. Baja also has museums and wonderful art galleries where art collectors and lover can enjoy. Numerous educational institutions in Baja are well known to have good quality education.

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