Tolna (; ) is a town in Tolna County, Hungary. It lies about north of Szekszárd and south of Budapest.

History

The area around Tolna was already settled in Roman times, when the Romans likely built a border fort here called Alta Ripa, which was later eroded by the Danube in the post-Roman era. During the reign of the Árpád dynasty in Hungary, the settlement was called Thelena and was later renamed Tolna.

Twin towns – sister cities

Tolna is twinned with:

  • Ozun, Romania
  • Palić (Subotica), Serbia
  • Stutensee, Germany

References

  • in Hungarian