Al-Masjid Al-Haram, literally "the Forbidden Mosque", is one of the three most sacred mosques in Islam, along with An-Nabawi in Medina and Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem, and also the largest in the world. Every year millions of worshippers visit the mosque on their Hajj pilgrimage to perform the Salah, "the act of worship”, and the Tawaf, which consists of seven circular walks around the Kaaba, the sacred building that contains the Black Stone.

The Hira Cultural District, situated at the foot of Jabal Al-Nour, offers a multifaceted approach to one of Islam's most significant historical sites. Not only a gateway to the Cave of Hira, the district itself is a destination with museums, gardens and cafes. Key facilities include the Revelation Gallery, which details the story of the divine revelation through immersive technology, and the Museum of the Holy Quran. For those undertaking the strenuous climb, the district provides a modern base with amenities, while its cultural exhibits offer a profound context for the spiritual journey ahead.

The area of 56 997 hectares of the Balaton Uplands National Park mainly consists of these six landscape protection areas: Kis-Balaton, Keszthely Hills, Tapolca Basin, Káli Basin, Pécsely Basin and Tihany Peninsula. Among its regions Kis-Balaton is also protected by the international Ramsar Convention, serving the protection of wetland habitats. Tihany Peninsula – as a recognition of its outstanding geological values and the work of nature conservation in that region – was awarded of European Diploma in 2003. The Natura 2000 areas, covering partly the National Park and going beyond its area ensure the possibility of the conservation of habitats, plant and animal species which are of European importance. The initiative of Bakony–Balaton Geopark – the area of which covers partly the National Park – sets the aim of interpreting the geological, natural and cultural values and awakening the consciousness of their social significance. The Bakony–Balaton Geopark became member of the European Geoparks Network and the Global Geoparks Network – assisted by UNESCO in 2012.