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Established around A.D. 972, Esztergom has always played an important role in Hungary's history. It was the birth and coronation place of the first Hungarian king, St. Stephen, as well as the capital of Hungary until the 13th century. Esztergom is the seat of the Hungarian Catholic Church and home to the Basilica of Esztergom, a masterpiece of Classicism and the third largest church in Europe.
Restaurants in Esztergom
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4.5 based on 651 reviews
Built in the first half of the nineteenth century, the largest Cathedral in Hungary incorporates the red marble Rakocz Chapel, a fine example of Renaissance art.
Reviewed By Suzi S - Venice, Florida
Esztergom is located about 60km NE of Budapest. Bus, Hev (above ground metro), train, boat or car will all get you there.
It is in an area along the Danube known as the "Curve". A quaint little town, with an beautiful Cathedral/Basilica located there.
It is also location of the original Pannonia. Rich in culture, with a small town feel.
The Basilica is the main attraction of the town. It is fantastic. We did the tour, it holds many many interesting artifacts from the area, many with little plaques that tell some amazing stories.
If the opportunity arises, don't miss out.
2. Balu leisure boat - Sturovo
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By veronikamelich - Sturovo, Slovakia
Príjemná plavba po Dunaji, výklad je mierne zaostávajúci a nezáživný ale v podstate povie všetko čo človek potrebuje vedieť- nie je tam sprievodca takze na otázky asi nikto neodpovie a sprievodné slovo je hovorené len v slovenskom jazyku. Plavba netrvá príliš dlho a človek sa v horúcom letnom dni dobre ochladí. V zasade odporúčam
3. Maria Valeria Bridge
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4 based on 144 reviews
4. Statue of King Saint Stephen
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4 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By coach4u - Greater Sydney, Australia
Quite lovely and unexpected. Interesting design and a shame more people don't see it. If you have the chance to get there it makes great pictures.
5. Castle Museum
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4 based on 57 reviews
A permanent exhibition tells the dramatic story of the Castle of Esztergom, using an extensive collection of pottery, coins, weapons and fragments of ancient stone columns.
Reviewed By NovaMax - Palm Harbor, Florida
take the SIKLO up to the castle hill ... even if you are not a museum-person, the view from here of the danube river is iconic! but for a taste of classic hungarian art, the museum is a national treasure trove. the grounds are lovely, make sure you see the Fountains of the "hon-foglalas" ... the legend of hun hunters capturing the snow-white stag that lead them into the danube basin. but wear comfortable walking shoes and beware of the cobble-stone streets! enjoy!!
6. Duna Muzeum
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5 based on 17 reviews
The history of the Duna River is told through exciting displays and exhibits.
Reviewed By Adrienn_x - Budapest, Hungary
The museum is located in the downtown of Esztergom.
Interesting attractions for everyone between the age 5-85. Here you can find everything what you wanted to know about water, Danube, floods. Entrance fee is really cheap: around 1 EUR for children and less than 3 EUR for adults.
Museum is very interactive: The exhibits consist of a series of maps, historical materials, photographs, audio materials and games in connection with water.
If you are interested in history, geography, biology or just simply want to visit not a usual museum, do not miss this one!
7. Museum of Christian Art (Kereszteny Muzeum)
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Largest museum of the Hungarian Roman Catholic Church features masterpieces of Hungarian medieval panel painting, sculptures and 12th- to 15th-century Italian paintings.
Reviewed By ELear - Ancona, Italy
Everything else in Esztergom is overshadowed, literally as well as metaphorically, by the huge basilica, but this museum may be even more impressive to someone interested in art.
The main body of the permanent collection consists of paintings of Christian subjects by a extraordinary variety of artists, some well-known (Lippo Lippi, Carlo Crivelli, Memling...), some less so (the Master of Bat), from all over Europe. Particularly rich in exquisitely beautiful works from the Italian tre- and quattrocento.
Other areas are covered too: baroque ceramics, orthodox (esp. Cretan) icons, tapestries...
In summer 2014 there was also a hugely impressive exhibition downstairs of modern, abstract Hungarian tapestries.
The only negative of the museum is there's no lift, and the main permanent collection is on the second floor, so until a lift's put in (hopefully soon) access for people with limited mobility will be difficult.
No photography is allowed inside the exhibition rooms (good!), but postcards, catalogues, etc can be bought at the desk by the door. There's also a good, comprehensive, searchable website. Friendly, helpful staff, who obviously love the museum. Not at all expensive.
8. Vizivaros Parish Church
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4 based on 15 reviews
This church, located on the eastern strip of land between Castle Hill and the Danube, is the active parish for the small port of Vizivaros.
Reviewed By ELear - Ancona, Italy
It's a very beautiful two-towered baroque church down near the river, and many tourists, walking past it on the way up the the basilica, must have wondered if it's possible to go inside. The answer is apparently no, not outside service times, but you can still view the interior through a glass door.
9. Puzzle Bar
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5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By rbg1032017 - Prague, Czech Republic
I arrived in Esztergom on Sunday everything seemed closed. I stumbled across this place had a beer, the very pleasant waitress gave me instructions on where to find a hotel. She was so pleasant I went back for a hamburger later.
10. Turkish Mosque
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4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Emre D - Riga, Latvia
Turkish Mosque has not minaret yet. All of castle and around near to complete renovation and I hope minaret also renovete in future. Mosque is not use as praying. Mosque turned to Cafe and museum. There is very nice inner garden and access to Danube River. After Esztergom Castle, there must be visited.
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