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Debrecen is Hungary's second largest city with 206,000 inhabitants (2009), and is the main town in the county of Hajdu-Bihar.The city is located in the eastern part of the country, the Hungarian delete - about 35 km from the border with Romania .
Debrecen is the eastern region's center for finance, trade, science and culture. The city's university - founded 1912 - is one of the most famous in Hungary .The University's main building has beautiful architecture and is located in a beautiful park with fountains and statues.
Another famous building in Debrecen is the city's main church with its two distinctive towers.The church was built in the early av1800-century classical style.
Other city sights include Deri Museum - a cultural history of art. Csokonai Theatre from 1865, MODEM - a modern and spacious art gallery, Sainte Anne's Roman Catholic cathedral from the 1700s and Aquaticum Spa (with a water park).
The city's international airport - Debrecen Airport - Located 5 miles southwest of downtown.
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