Places of Interest

The Basilica on Várhegy in Esztergom is the largest church in our country, the main cathedral of the Hungarian Catholic Church. The best view of the masterpiece of Hungarian classicism promises to be from the Danube, from the Mária Valéria Bridge. The church standing on a hill and the medieval castle next to it are the defining sight of the Danube Bend.

It is located 360m from the pension, 5 minutes on foot. 
Address: Esztergom, Szent István tér 1. 
Phone: +36/33-402-354 
Information: www.bazilika-esztergom.hu

The Cathedral Treasury, located on the floor of the Esztergom basilica, is Hungary's richest ecclesiastical treasury, with a world-class collection of goldsmiths and textiles. The treasury presents artefacts and valuables accumulated from the 11th century to the present day. Originally, all the objects on display were acquired by the church for worship purposes.

It is located 360m from the pension, 5 minutes on foot. 
Address: Szent István tér 1, Esztergom. 
Tephone: +36/33-402-354 
Informations: kincstar.bazilika-esztergom.hu

There are 57 steps to get to the lower church of the Basilica. The grandiose building was built based on the plans of the architect János Packh. When we arrive, we immediately encounter two huge statues, the works of the Viennese sculptor Andreas Schroth, which symbolize Passing away and Eternal Life. There are several valuable tombstones from the old cathedral in the lower church, the most interesting of which are the cover of the tombstones of Archbishop János Vitéz (1472) and Archbishop Dénes Széchy (1465).

It is located 360m from the pension, 5 minutes on foot. 
Address: Szent István tér 1, Esztergom. 
Telephone: +36/33-402-354 I
nformation: www.bazilika-esztergom.hu

The most valuable monument of the cathedral, the Renaissance Bakócz Chapel, is the most beautiful of Hungary's few surviving Renaissance works. Tamás Bakócz (1442-1521) was a cardinal archbishop and chancellor with enormous wealth and influence. His red marble tomb chapel was designed by Andrea Ferrucci from Florence, and he also carved the white Carrara marble altar.

It is located 360m from the pension, 5 minutes on foot. 
Address: Szent István tér 1, Esztergom. 
Telephone: +36/33-402-354 
Information: www.bazilika-esztergom.hu

An unmissable element of a visit to the basilica, the literal highlight, is the enjoyment of the unique view from the round balcony of the dome. Getting up to the dome is already very adventurous, going up the narrow spiral stairs, enjoying a fantastic view even on the way, we get to the viewing terrace that runs around the waist of the dome. There is no elevator, we have to climb more than 400 steps, but the panorama more than compensates for the effort.

The castle in Esztergom stands on a rise on the right bank of the Danube, more than fifty meters high, bordered by precipitous side walls. The castle is a place of outstanding importance in the medieval history of Hungary. The Castle Theater, the Esztergom Castle Museum of the Hungarian National Museum, and the Panopticon also operate in the southern part.

t is located 360m from the pension, 5 minutes on foot. 
Address: Szent István tér 1, Esztergom. 
Phone: +36/33-415-986 
Informationwww.varmegom.hu

The Esztergom Christian Museum is Hungary's richest church collection, a national museum that can be viewed on the second floor of the Primate's Palace.

It is located 295m from the pension, 4 minutes on foot. 
Address: Esztergom, Mindszenthy Herzegprimás tere 2. T
elephone: +36/33-413-880 
Information:: www.keresztenymuzeum.hu

The museum building is located in Pázmány Péter Street. The one-story building, built in the 18th century, was the county seat until 1830. The people of Esztergom still refer to it as the old county house. There is a quarry in the yard. 

It is located 255m from the pension, 3 minutes on foot. 
Address: Esztergom, Mindszenthy Herzegprimás tere 5. 
Information:: balassamuzeum.hu

The Hungarian Environmental and Water Museum or Danube Museum operates in the so-called Káptalan-ház, a baroque building built in the 1730s in Esztergom. The museum offers an average of 20,000 visitors a year the opportunity to meet water and playfully learn about water.

It is located 428m from the pension, 6 minutes on foot. 
Address: Esztergom, Kölcsey Ferenc utca 2. T
elephone: +36/33-500-250 
Information:: www.dunamuzeum.hu

The listed Babits villa is located on Előhegy in Esztergom. Mihály Babits (1883–1941) is one of the most significant authors of 20th century Hungarian literature. The signatures of Babits' contemporaries, friends, writers, poets, and artists can be seen on the wall of the villa.

The Dark Gate in Esztergom is a passage under the huge artificial slope of Castle Hill, which was built in front of the basilica. Its length is about 90 meters. At one end is the Old Seminary, and at the other is the János Vitéz Faculty of Pázmány Péter Catholic University. The tunnel follows the line of the former rampart in front of the eastern castle wall.

It is located 370m from the pension, 5 minutes on foot.
Address: Szent István tér 4, Esztergom
 Information:: www.esztergom.hu