Location: Esztergom
Top Things to do in Esztergom
What to do and see in Esztergom, Central Transdanubia: The Best Things to do
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
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
The history of the Duna River is told through exciting displays and exhibits.
2. 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!
3. Museum of Christian Art (Kereszteny Muzeum)
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
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
5. Castle Museum
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4.0 based on 93 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 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
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4.0 based on 20 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.
7. Statue of Ferenc Liszt
8. Statue of King Saint Stephen
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4.0 based on 118 reviews
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
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
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
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