What to do and see in Hungary, Hungary: The Best Sights & Landmarks

May 5, 2022 Oliva Fomby

Coordinates: 47°N 20°E / 47°N 20°E / 47; 20
Restaurants in Hungary

1. Ferto / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape

Hungary https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/772
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Ferto / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape

2. Gyula Almasy Castle

Varkert utca, Gyula 5700 Hungary +36 66 650 218 [email protected] http://gyulavara.hu/
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5.0 based on 179 reviews

Gyula Almasy Castle

Reviewed By Quiraie - Budapest, Hungary

Modern and interactive museum. Downton Abbey fan's must see. Everything you wanted to know about life of butlers, maids and personell of a castle and of course life of the aristocrats.

3. Malom Lake

Malom to, Tapolca 8300 Hungary
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5.0 based on 41 reviews

Malom Lake

4. Halaszbastya

Szentharomsag Ter, Budapest 1014 Hungary [email protected] http://www.fishermansbastion.com/
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4.5 based on 31,812 reviews

Halaszbastya

Built during the 19th century for the Hungarian Millennium celebrations, this mock bastion features pointed towers and turrets, reminiscent of the fairytale castles in Disney World.

Reviewed By Alessia_sp - Mosta, Malta

If you love pictures you certainly cannot miss the most popular selfie location...We had the perfect day on Buda side exploring the Budapest Castle grounds, followed by Fisherman's Bastions and the top of Buda where there is a beautiful garden and a stunning little village and church. The Buda sightseeing bus is the perfect way to get yourself to each stop without too much walking. When you get to the Fisherman's Bastions make sure to look at the views as long as take a selfie and group picture, the architecture is really beautiful. I would suggest going early so that you can appreciate the place without all the crowd. Pictures on @lessiaestil

5. Hungarian Parliament Building

Kossuth Ter 1-3, Budapest 1055 Hungary + (36) 1 441-4000 [email protected] http://www.parlament.hu
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4.5 based on 41,454 reviews

Hungarian Parliament Building

The domed neo-Gothic structre was inspired by the British House of Parliament and serves as both a vibrant government center and a proud city landmark on the banks of the Danube.

Reviewed By shooshana - Los Angeles, United States

This is the third largest Parliament building in the world, Budapest is an amazing city with great people, I recommend the Hop on and Hop off tour bus, make sure you purchase the boat ride included, I’m in awe❤️

6. St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

Szent Istvan ter 1, Budapest 1051 Hungary 36 1-311-08-39 http://en.bazilika.biz/
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4.5 based on 21,920 reviews

St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)

Built between 1851 and 1905, this large parish church accommodates 8,500 people and features a magnificent 300-foot, neo-Renaissance dome.

Reviewed By H2943DObrucec - Krakow, Poland

All I can say is it's well worth a visit, beautiful building with stunning views from the Look out as well as the stunning views inside.All they ask is a small donation as you enter.

7. Visegrad Citadel

Varhegy, Visegrad 2025 Hungary +36 26 398 101 http://www.parkerdo.hu/visegradi_var
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4.5 based on 602 reviews

Visegrad Citadel

The historic stronghold, built between 1245-1255 A.D., guarded the Royal Crown for more than 200 years.

Reviewed By OZS_ATW - Budapest, Hungary

We visited the Visegrad Citadel by car on a sunny weekday. Parking was easy, it costs HUF 300 per hour. The parking area was limited. The citadel is an absolute must to see. You cannot get that view of the River Danube anywhere else! :-)

8. 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!

9. Bences Apatsag

I. Andras ter 1., Tihany 8237 Hungary +36 87 538 200 [email protected] http://www.tihanyiapatsag.hu
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4.5 based on 299 reviews

Bences Apatsag

The original abbey was established by King Andras I in the 11th century.

Reviewed By Rainbowtravelgirl - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Driving along the lake Balaton we saw the brown road sign " Tihany ". With zero info, we drove up to find an interesting village which happened to be a touristic one to our surprised. Parking seemed not easy to find and finally we found one along the village main road. It was a pay parking. We went up following the direction to a baroque Abbey Church. Wow what an idyllic setting. Calendar-inspired views. One can make a pleasant walk in a well-paved pathways. In the Visitor Center, one can buy a ticket for a guided tour + a short film about the Abbey. I recommend this. Friar Richard guided us. A group of tourist had an spontaneous " choir concert ". Around the Abbey is a Guest House that opens whole year round. There is a pastry shop where you can have breakfast or hot meals. It has a terrace overlooking the placid, serene Balaton Lake. Beautiful. When in Balaton Lake, come to this village and be filled with spirituality too. Had a short stay but very meaningful. The Peace of God !

10. Pecs Cathedral

Szent Istvan ter 23., Pecs 7624 Hungary +36 30 373 8900 [email protected] http://pecsiegyhazmegye.hu/latnivalok/szekesegyhaz
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4.5 based on 358 reviews

Pecs Cathedral

One of the most treasured medieval monuments was founded by King Stephen I in the 11th century.

Reviewed By Explore809648 - Freckleton, United Kingdom

Most unusual Cathedral we've ever seen. Huge building project around it which is part of the local University. Very tastefully done and the re-housing of the statues of the Apostles is quite stunning. The interior of the Cathedral is undergoing a quite magnificent restoration of the walls which is breath-taking. The Cathedral organ looks and sounds stunning. Do not miss this wonderful place.

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