Historic scale and comprehensive developments are underway in downtown Tokaj, they want Tokaj to become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, providing stable work and a living for the people living in the city, as well as quality recreation and many experiences for the guests who come there.

Historic scale and comprehensive developments are starting in downtown Tokaj, thanks to which architectural treasures will be renewed, "turning the city into a real jewel box"

- said Zsófia Koncz, parliamentary secretary of the Ministry of Energy, in a video published on her Facebook page.

The politician said, "Tokaj has a huge road and opportunities ahead of it. As he said, in addition to the historic buildings, the main street of the city will be renewed for 800 meters, where parks, cafes and restaurants will be established. He added that this is also important because Tokaj is part of the world heritage, "it is an emblematic city of Hungarians, and the Tokaj brand name is known worldwide.

The aim of the developments is to create a strong wine, gastronomic and tourist product range in the eponymous settlement of Tokaji Aszú, "the city of white wines and colorful culture", which "will be admired by the world".

added Zsófia Koncz.

He also spoke about the fact that in recent years, with the support of the Hungarian government, several accommodation developments have taken place, and in addition to quality accommodation, attractions are now being created that "fill the city center with life", so they hope that more and more people will be able to come to Tokaj.

"I think that it is very important to be able to provide an experience for those who come here, and from this point of view, it is important how they can get here"

- said the state secretary, adding that thanks to the developments of the past period, it is possible to travel to the Tokaj-Hegyalja gate on more lanes than before, but InterCity flights have also been expanded.

In addition to these, services will also be needed, and

the creation of the bicycle path network is already underway, so in the future cyclists will be able to ride around Kopasz-hegy.

At the end of the investment, which is being built in several stages, it will be possible to cycle from Tokaj through Tarcalo to Mád, he said.

He added that Tokaj-Hegyalja is a priority tourist area for the government, which includes 27 settlements.

Developments have taken place or are taking place in all settlements: for example, Bor utca is being renovated in Tarcalo, and a visitor center has been handed over in Mádo.

The Secretary of State radio Kossuth Good morning, Hungary! in his program, he said: the financial background of the investments is mainly provided by domestic sources, and the goal is to start "a new reckoning" with the 2026 tourist season.

He added,

they want Tokaj to become one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, providing stable work and a living for the people living in the city, as well as quality recreation and many experiences for the guests who come there.

MTI

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