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Visit on Sunday to hear the Organ
antistar Says: This pretty, bright yellow little church is an island of Orthodoxy in a sea of the Hungarian Catholic heartland. You can find its gated front on the Kossuth Lajos utca on the way out of town towards the railway station. The church was built by Serbian settlers around 1770.
antistar Says: Watertown (or Vizivaros) is the beautifully quaint ramshackle old part of the town that sits underneath the Basilica along the Danube waterfront. Its two most prominent buildings are the twin spired Parish Church and the Primate's Palace next to it, but the collection of...
antistar Says: For nearly fifty years the two towns of Esztergom and Sturuvo have been separated on either side of the Danube, one Hungarian the other Slovakian. The split happened at the end of World War 2, when retreating German troops blew up the bridge connecting the two communities....
antistar Says: Esztergom's Basilica is the biggest church in Hungary, and one of the biggest churches in the world. In fact, at over 100m, it's the tallest building in Hungary too. It's wider than it is tall, however, and it's just plain enormous. Sitting as it does on a rocky outcrop...
View of Esztergom from the Danube
dustmon Says: On our Viking Cruise, we did not have a stop here, but it was such an amazing sight---the sun was trying to come out with a little blue sky and we sailed past....What a view!check out Micahel Palin's dvd from this area to see the inside views of this Hungarian Religious...
Do not forget to have a look to Danube from castle
voyageur2 Says: Danube is among my favourite rivers because of its beauty and glorious past. The best way of enjoying its views is hiking a hill. Esztergom castle is perfect with its location and sights of two countries.
blint Says: Esztergom is situated at the part of the Danube they call the Danube bend where the river turns suddenly to the south in the direction of Budapest. It is much cleaner here than it is in Budapest and the countryside is scenic.There are also cycle paths here which I myself...
blint Says: It takes an hour and a half by train or bus from Budapest although I'm sure it would take a lot less by car. It makes a perfect day trip but it is not worth staying longer as there isn't that much to do.If you come by train you arrive a little way out from the centre, but...
blint Says: Apart from being on the banks of the famous Danube (Duna in Hungarian) it is also on the banks of the Kis-Duna (little Danube too). It certainly isn't as impressive as the Duna itself but It makes for a really pleasant walk under the leafy trees, especially in autumn, as you...
To the Right Hungary to the left Slovakia
blint Says: One of the best things about Esztergom is that fact that it is situated at the edge of the Danube on the right bank of the river. Directly across from it, on the left bank, you change countries and find yourself in Slovakia.You can take a ferry across the river in the summer...
blint Says: Another great but not very time consuming thing to do is walk around the old streets. They are really nice, however it is a small town. The part directly below the basilica is really nice, by the old church.I believe this part of the town is called the Watertown, possibly...
blint Says: This is the largest church in Hungary and the 3rd largest in Europe. It is also the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary dedicated to Saint Mary the Assumption and Saint Adalbert. The basilica is also known for Bakócz Chapel (named after Tamás Bakócz).For people interested...
Mélytányér: Delicious Food In A Restful Place
chewbacca1975 Says: As you can see in the pictures, what we all ordered were perfect and delicious. After having a trying day, this restaurant was relaxing enough for us. Thanks to our Hungarian friend Renata, we had the chance to eat different types of local Hungarian food. The only problem we...
antistar Says: You can also travel to and from Budapest by Bus. It takes about the same amount of time, and costs about the same amount of Forints. The Buses leave from Budapest's Ujbest bus station at the end of the M3 line. From Esztergom you can reach the historic castle town of...
voyageur2 Says: There are regular connections between Budapest and Esztergom. You can discover that lovely town with a cheap and convenient way. Train is a bit slow but that is good for seeing rural Hungary. After getting off train, you can walk 20 or 30 minutes to downtown or get on a bus...
blint Says: Esztergom is historically a very important town with lots of history even though today it is a small place which can be seen in a few hours.It was originally settled by the Celts from western Europe, then by the Romans, Germans, Avars and Franks and finally by the...
aramat Says: A view of St. Thomas Hill and the Chapel from the Castle. They are really close to each other, so it's worth to visit both.The hill was named after the martyr archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. The original church on the hill was built by Margaret Capet,...
aramat Says: Though you cannot really go very off the beaten path in Esztergom, I think most visitors only come for a day and only visit the Cathedral and the Castle Hill, so I decided to put St. Thomas Chapel in this category.The classicist chapel on St. Thomas Hill was built in 1823....
Danubian bridge linking Hungary and Slovakia
voyageur2 Says: When you arrive to Esztergom, you will see the bridge between two countries. Crossing Danube by walking is a great experience and do not miss that. Sturovo is also lovely town. During our week in Hungary, the day we visit Esztergom was the only rainy day. Anyway it was a...
penumbra Says: The Mária Valéria bridge crosses the Danube river to connect Esztergom in Hungary and Štúrovo in Slovakia. The original bridge was constructed in 1895 but was damaged in 1919 by an accidental explosion. After being rebuilt in 1927, the bridge lasted until 1944 when the...
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As I said, I really love this bridge. There are at least three reasons to walk accross it: (1) the view of Esztergom and the Cathedral is the best from the...
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Q: Is it better to go bratislava-sturovo-es#zsterkom-budapest or bratislava-budapest-esterkom-budapest? Your avice will be...
A: Hi, there is no river boat between Esztergom and Sturovo, as the two towns are connected by a bridge (it's about 10 minutes walk to cross it). There used to be a car...
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You'd be forgiven for thinking that Esztergom is a church and not a place. Its enormity is such that it would stand out in a big city, and it dominates the town like no other building I have ever...
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Esztergom is a charming town in North-Western Hungary. According to the legend, Hungary's first king, St. Stephen was born here (around 970). Esztergom is the most important ecclesiastical centre of...
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The most historic town in Hungary
Esztergom is one of the most historic towns in Hungary. Throughout the rich history of town, times of bright kings, significant events, rich palaces and churches were followed by the massacre of...
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Esztergom -- our last weekend in Hungary
We travelled to and from Hungary in a Hydrofoil from Vienna. Esztergom is on a bend in the river where it ceases to be a border and becomes a thoroughfare. Across the river is the Czech Republic. This...
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