Cegled

Cegléd is a town in Pest County, Hungary, located in the eastern part of the Central Hungary region on the Great Hungarian Plain. It serves as the seat of the Cegléd District and lies roughly 70 kilometers southeast of Budapest. The town sits at a regional crossroads and is served by a railway line connecting Budapest with Szolnok, making it an important transport hub for the surrounding area.

History and development have shaped Cegléd from a medieval settlement into a market town. First mentioned in historical records in the Middle Ages, it received market town rights that fostered local commerce and growth. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the town expanded further, and its historic center features architecture from these periods, including religious buildings and civic structures that reflect its traditional townscape.

Economy and infrastructure rely on agriculture and related industries, complemented by services that support the rural region around Cegléd. The town provides educational and public services for residents of the district and acts as a local center for commerce and administration.

Culture and urban life center on the preserved historic core, which includes churches, a town hall, and public squares that host markets and community events. Local institutions support arts, education, and cultural activities, contributing to the town’s regional role as a gateway to the eastern part of Pest County and the broader Great Plain region.