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Gemenc Grand Prix
The Gemenc Grand Prix is a cycling race held annually in Hungary. It was part of UCI Europe Tour in category 2.2 from 2005 to 2009 and back again in the same category in 2017. Winners References * Cycle races in Hungary Recurring sporting events established in 1975 1975 establishments in Hungary UCI Europe Tour races Spring (season) events in Hungary {{cycling-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Szekszárd
Szekszárd (, formerly also ''Szegzárd''; hr, Seksar; german: Sechshard or ; sr, Сексард) is a small city in southern Hungary and the capital of Tolna County. By population, Szekszárd is the smallest county capital in Hungary; by area, it is the second-smallest (after Tatabánya). Location Szekszárd lies at the meeting point of the Transdanubian Hills and the Great Hungarian Plain, at the mouth of Sió into the flood plain of Danube. History Szekszárd was first mentioned in 1015. The Benedictine monastery of the town was founded by King Béla I in 1061. During the reign of King Matthias, Szekszárd was the estate of Bishop John, who was involved in a conspiracy against the king. Because of this, King Matthias ordered the castle of Szekszárd to be demolished. In 1485, Szekszárd was already a significant town, holding five market days a year, but during the Turkish ascendancy of Hungary, the town became deserted and the monastery was destroyed. By the 18th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
