Top Things to do in Central Transdanubia
Things to do in Central Transdanubia, Central Transdanubia: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Central Transdanubia, Hungary including Ferto / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape, Villa Romana Balaca, Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral, Bishop's Palace (Puspok Palota), Bences Apatsag, Esterhazy Palace, Pannonhalma Archabbey, Pannonhalmi Apatsagi Muzeum, Holy Trinity Statue, Prehistoric Man Exhibition.
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1. Ferto / Neusiedlersee Cultural Landscape
2. Villa Romana Balaca
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
3. Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral
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4.5 based on 883 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 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!
4. Bishop's Palace (Puspok Palota)
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Built in 1767 by Jakab Fellner, the palace houses the Archiepiscopal Archives consisting of almost two thousand documents from the 11th to 14th centuries.
Reviewed By MarriedAnd-Over-50 - Mission, Canada
I love the workmanship in the exterior of European Buildings. Why don't we make things this beautiful any more? This building is one example of design and skills
5. Bences Apatsag
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4.5 based on 299 reviews
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 !
6. Esterhazy Palace
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By citytoursdresden - Freital, Germany
It is a Palace of the noble family Eszterhazy. It is beautifully located in the small town of Fertöd surrounded by a very well kept park. There are guided tours in English and German and a little train is running around the garden if it is too hot to walk.
7. Pannonhalma Archabbey
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4.5 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By StephenSkinners - Toulon, France
Spent a few hours in and around the Archabbey. After parking we took an elevator, the ladies at the desk greeted us very friendly - the toilets here were clean and modern, as the whole entrance area - and walked over the ‘green bridge’ to the abbey. We took another elevator and enjoyed the spectacular view over the whole region and the façade of the abbey with it’s beautiful historical mosaic. I could had spent hours there contemplating the history and actuality of this place. Inside the abbey church there’s many things to see, from the crypt to the high altar, the art and even the modern choir stalls were nicely made, which I can’t often say of modern ecclesiastical furniture. The library is stunning ! The audio guide was easy to follow and provided more informations if requested. Our visit was completed with an invitation from the Archabbot emeritus to have lunch with the monks in the refectory and coffee in his private cell, a great surprise ! The Fathers were all very kind, I was sat next to an older monk who excused himself for not speaking any other language than Hungarian but made sure I felt at home and I had everything I needed - as everywhere in the Benedictine world. I would certainly recommend coming here!
8. Pannonhalmi Apatsagi Muzeum
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
9. Holy Trinity Statue
10. Prehistoric Man Exhibition
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Seasonal opening hours, please check website.
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