Nagykanizsa is a truly special place with a history that dates back to prehistoric times. Thanks to its excellent geographical location, the city held a prominent role as early as the 1300s. Its famous fortress, built during this period, was valiantly defended against the Turks by Captain György Thúry from 1568 to 1571. Although the fortress fell under Turkish rule from 1600 to 1690, Emperor Leopold I ordered its demolition in 1702, fearing it might serve as a stronghold for noble uprisings. The city experienced its golden age in the latter half of the 19th century with the construction of several railway lines that boosted its commercial significance.

Nagykanizsa boasts a colorful architectural heritage. The Vasemberház (Iron Man House), originally built in the mid-18th century in Baroque style, was later enhanced with Classical elements. The tympanum on the Erzsébet Square side adds simple elegance to the building, which once housed shops, workshops, and residences. Its facade features an armored knight, symbolizing its past as an ironmonger's shop. The Nagykanizsa Synagogue, a Classical-style building, currently stands empty but serves as a venue for temporary exhibitions, concerts, and cultural events.

The MAORT housing estate is a unique part of the city, developed in the mid-20th century as a residential area for engineers and workers in the oil industry. Meanwhile, the Guttmann Palace, a hub of vibrant cultural activity during the Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy, hosted many renowned musicians in the late 19th century.

In the arts, Nagykanizsa offers a rich array of museums and theaters. The Thúry György Museum includes the Hungarian Poster House and the House of Fine Arts, both regularly hosting art exhibitions. The Sándor Hevesi Cultural Center features popular art workshops, an exhibition space, and a renovated theater hall for various performances, concerts, and plays. The MOZAIK Troupe, an amateur adult theater group, writes and performs original plays, blending multiple art forms.

Throughout the year, Nagykanizsa is home to numerous events and festivals. These include the National Doughnut Festival, City Day, the Kanizsa Wine and Dödölle Festival, the Miklósfa Carrot Cooking Festival, the Street Dance Festival, and the Spring Arts Festival, mostly taking place between February and May. Be sure to mark them in your calendar!

For nature enthusiasts, Nagykanizsa is an excellent choice. Known as the "Green City," it offers numerous hiking spots and parks for residents and visitors alike. Popular destinations include Csónakázó Lake, the Miklósfa Forest Park, the Nagybakónak Stone Gorge, and the Romlottvár Castle Ruins Trail.

Sports lovers will also find plenty of opportunities in Nagykanizsa. The city offers a wide variety of sports facilities and clubs, including Kanizsa Arena and Kanizsa Swimming Pool. Whether you're into dancing with Eraklin Dance Club or MagicRitmo Dance Association, boxing at Kanizsa Boxing Club, darts with Free Hill Darts Club, or archery at Kanizsa Archery Association, there's something for everyone. Basketball enthusiasts can join the Kanizsa Wildcats, while fitness seekers can visit Szan-Dia Fitness Sports Club. Football fans can choose between the Nagykanizsa Football Club and Nagykanizsa Futsal Club.

The campus is famous for its University Center for Circular Economy, which integrates interdisciplinary approach, contributing to the development and efficiency of businesses in our environment. Providing specialised expertise to a wide range of businesses and other institutions involved in water management, we contribute to regional development through empirical research for institutions involved in tourism and local economic development.

The campus of the University of Pannonia in Nagykanizsa provides students with services and opportunities that are unique, future-oriented and can serve as a model for other higher education institutions in the region. A continuous review of the education portfolio and the search for new opportunities and niches in the market should be the basis for its operation.