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Keszthely is one of the oldest cities, which is located around Balaton, 13 km from Balatonberény and boasts of the richest tradition and architecture. Keszthely is a wonderful university town, which has all the amenities of modern life like trendy cafes and restaurants.
The Keszthely city is believed to be inhabited for the past seven thousand years, but according to the written sources it is known since 1247. The city of Keszthely has suffered several crises in the past like the economic crises of 1850-60, 1930, fires of the 18th century and the two world wars.
The Festetics Castle is the most renowned spot in the city of Keszthely. This is the fourth largest aristocratic mansion of the country, which has been renovated beautifully. This castle, which was built by the Festetics dynasty, is built in the centre of an amazing park. It is one of the most significant baroque buildings in Hungary and boasts of a world famous library of scientific books.
The other significant tourist destination of the Keszthely city is the Balaton Museum, which symbolizes the cultural tradition of the region. The Helikon Memorial provides a flavor of the cultural festivals between 1817 and 1819.
Keszthely is well accessible by air, road and train services. One can drive by bike from Balatonberény and it would take just 35-40 minutes to reach the city of Keszthely.
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