Did you know that lavender is grown in Hungary, like in Provence? If you want to see lavender fields and experience their fragrance, visit Tihany. Tihany is a place on the peninsula of the same name located in Hungary, on the northern shore of Lake Balaton. The area is characterized by a wealth of nature and interesting monuments. The most famous attraction on the peninsula is the Baroque abbey of Tihany founded in 1055, whose two towers are symbols of the town.