What to do and see in Esztergom, Central Transdanubia: The Best Things to do

August 20, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

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

1. Duna Muzeum

Koelcsey Ferenc utca 2, Esztergom 2500 Hungary +36 33 500 250 [email protected] http://www.dunamuzeum.hu/
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Duna Muzeum

The history of the Duna River is told through exciting displays and exhibits.

2. Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral

Castle Hill Szt. István tér, Esztergom 2500 Hungary +36 33 402 354 [email protected] http://www.bazilika-esztergom.hu/
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4.5 based on 883 reviews

Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral

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 DerAlteBach - Sydney, Australia

The basilica is an architectural masterpiece. Built in the early nineteenth century, it incorporates the Bakócz Chapel, built by Italian masters between 1506–1507 out of red marble from Süttő. The crypt contains a most moving memorial to Cardinal József Mindszenty. An amusing note: different tickets need to be purchased to visit the various areas of the basilica. Accordingly, there are ticket checkers stationed all over the huge building to ensure that visitors have paid appropriately. The panorama coffee bar is situated halfway up the staircase to the gigantic dome. That part of the spiral staircase is "sealed," in the sense that there are no entrances into the spiral staircase other than at the bottom. Nevertheless, my ticket with first checked at the bottom, and then again when I reached the panorama level, despite the fact that there was no way I could possibly have climbed to the panorama level without passing the ticket checker at the bottom!

3. Museum of Christian Art (Kereszteny Muzeum)

Mindszenty hercegprimas ter 2, Esztergom 2500 Hungary +36 33 413 880 http://www.keresztenymuzeum.hu/index.php
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Museum of Christian Art (Kereszteny Muzeum)

Largest museum of the Hungarian Roman Catholic Church features masterpieces of Hungarian medieval panel painting, sculptures and 12th- to 15th-century Italian paintings.

4. Lake Palatinus

Topart utca, Esztergom 2500 Hungary +36 30 396 7905 http://www.palatinus-to.hu/
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Lake Palatinus

5. Castle Museum

Szent Istvan ter, Esztergom Hungary +36 33 415 986 http://www.varmegom.hu/wp/en
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4.0 based on 93 reviews

Castle Museum

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 ManOmeR - Oxford, United Kingdom

As a Turk who knows pretty much about Hungarian culture and history, it has been my dream to visit that location in order to see some pieces from my history. This castle was conquered by Turks in battle of Mohacs in 1521. In sultan Suleyman’s command, the Ottoman army prevailed in approximately 3 hours and captured this castle. While staring at Danube river from the terrace of this castle, you can see the Ottoman Empire’s furthest border in its golden era. There are many other stories about this lovely castle which I can’t tell here. If you’re interested in Turkish history, don’t miss this castle if you visit Budapest.

6. Vizivaros Parish Church

Mindszenty tere, Esztergom Hungary http://www.evizivaros.hu/
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4.0 based on 20 reviews

Vizivaros Parish Church

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.

7. Statue of Ferenc Liszt

Esztergom Hungary
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

Statue of Ferenc Liszt

8. Statue of King Saint Stephen

Main Square, Esztergom Hungary
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4.0 based on 118 reviews

Statue of King Saint Stephen

Reviewed By srablair - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom

At the rear of the Basillica a lovely statue of St Stephen first King of Hungary 1001. Surprisingly impressive statue and we'll worth a visit to take in the view over the Danube and back to the castle.

9. Turkish Mosque

Centre, Esztergom Hungary +36 33 315 665 http://www.esztergomidzsami.hu
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4.0 based on 17 reviews

Turkish Mosque

Reviewed By errearra - Budapest, Hungary

A visit to the reconstructed Renaissance water machine - which provided the castle with water - will help you appreciate the innovations and the technical knowledge of past times. The mosque, the garden, the cafe and the restaurant together make a nice and peaceful spot. All this was renovated by a German businessman, not by the Hungarian state.

10. Szechenyi Square

Szechenyi ter, Esztergom 2500 Hungary
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3.5 based on 19 reviews

Szechenyi Square

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