Érd: Hungary

Érd: Hungary
Érd is a city in Pest county, Central Hungary, in the Budapest agglomeration.
History
The area has been inhabited since ancient times. Archaeological findings indicate that prehistoric men lived here 50.000 years ago.
Érd itself was first mentioned in documents in 1243. The name comes either from the word erdő (“forest�) or from ér (“stream�).
During the Ottoman occupation of Hungary Érd was captured by the Turks in 1543, after the castle of Székesfehérvár fell. The Turks built a motte castle and a djami (mosque) here. In 1684 the army led by Charles of Lorraine defeated the Turks near Érd.
Tourist sights
Saint Michael Church
Turkish minaret (17th century; one of only three existing minarets of the country)
Remains of ancient Roman road
Fundolika Valley with rare plant species