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| Esztergom | ||
| County | Komárom-Esztergom | |
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| Residents | 28.144 (2019) | |
| height | 105 m, 160 m | |
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Esztergom (German Gran), is one of the oldest cities in Hungary based in the county Komárom-Esztergom, about 49 kilometers west of Budapest The area was already settled before Roman times. Esztergom was later considered the ecclesiastical head of the Kingdom of Hungary.
background
Location of Esztergom
The city of Esztergom is located in the Esztergom small area.
getting there
| Distances | |
| Štúrovo | 4 km |
|---|---|
| Budapest | 47 km |
| Tatabánya | 48 km |
| Komárom | 51 km |
| Budapest Airport | 70 km |
| Gyor | 91 km |
| Nitra | 98 km |
By plane
By plane is the first Budapest Airport the goal, there you can change to further train or bus connections or a rental car.
By train
MÁV regional trains go to Esztergom:
- from Budapest Nyugati twice an hour (approx. 1: 10-1: 30 hrs)
- from Komárom twice a day (approx. 1:30 h), one train leaves from / to Székesfehérvár.
From the train station of Štúrovo, on the Slovak side of the Danube, approx. 6 km from Esztergom, there are numerous EC and IC connections, among others. to Bratislava, Warsaw, Budapest Keleti, Prague, Hamburg and Berlin as well as regional connections of the Slovak Railways to Levice and Nové Zamky,
In the street
- From the West (Vienna): Motorway M1, exit Komárom / Kisbér, continue on trunk road 13 to Komárom, then trunk road 1 to Almásfüzitő, then trunk road 11 to Tát and then trunk road 11 to Esztergom.
- Out Budapest: From Óbuda the Bécsi út (trunk road 10) always out of town; at Dorog change to the road 111.
- From Slovakia (Štúrovo) there is a bridge that can be used by all road users.
mobility
- There is a public bus network in the city.
Tourist Attractions
In Esztergom you can visit:
Churches, temples, chapels, synagogue
Esztergom Basilica
The St. Anna Church.
- Esztergom basilica and museum, Szent István tér 1, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 40 23 54, Email: [email protected]. The basilica was built from 1822 to 1869. Many of the works of art in the church were created by German, Austrian and Italian artists. The panorama from the basilica to the surrounding area is fantastic.
- St. Anna Church, Rudnay tér 9, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 31 22 91. The foundation stone of the Catholic St. Anna Church was laid in 1828 by the then Prince-Primate Sándor Rudnay, the church was completely finished around 1837. The floor plan of the church is spherical, a high dome rises above the nave with two independent towers on its sides are appropriate. A wide columned hall is at the main entrance, in front of the church are two statues of angels about 2.5 meters high.
- Loyolai St. Ignac Church, Mindszenty tér 1, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 31 38 78. The Catholic Church in Esztergom's Water Town is right next to the Christian Museum. The church was built in baroque style by Jesuits between 1728 and 1738.
- Calvary Chapel. The Calvary Chapel was built around 1900 in the neo-Romanesque style.
- The St. Stephen Chapel
- Szenttamási Calvary and Chapel, Szent Tamás-hegy, 2500 Esztergom.
- The Franciscan Church, Bottyán János utca 10, 2500 Esztergom. Open: The church was built by Franciscan monks around 1230.
- The Protestant Church
- The Greek Orthodox Church
- The reformed church
- The synagogue
Buildings
- The Maria Valeria Bridge. Named after Princess Marie Valerie of Austria-Hungary, built in 1895. It was destroyed twice and regained its splendor in 2001. The bridge was rebuilt true to the original and connects the community Esztergom with Sturovo / Slovakia.
Museums
- Balassa Bálint Museum, Exhibitions, restorers' work place, photo laboratory, archaeological repository: Pázmány Péter u 13, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 41 25 84. The origins of the museum begin around 1875, today it houses several thousand pieces from various collections of archeology, natural sciences, fine arts, as well as historical, numismatic, folklore, arts and crafts and literary history collections. There are currently two exhibitions "Esztergom in the Middle Ages" and "the armies of the king Matthias Corvinus" to be found. (Website in Hungarian).Open: Daily (closed on Mondays) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Price: Admission: Schoolchildren and pensioners 100 HUF, for adults 200 HUF.
Castle Museum
- Castle Museum - Hungarian National Museum, Szent István tér 1, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 41 59 86, Email: [email protected]. Permanent exhibitions: The centuries of the city of Esztergom: The history of the fortress mountain and the castle complex. Iron and gold: Military ornament. From denarius to forint: Periods of Hungarian coinage. Stones: Lapidarium - various stone collections. Seasonal exhibitions also take place. (Website in Hungarian).Open: From November 1st to March 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., April 1st to October 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., (closed on Mondays).Price: The entrance fee is between 800 and 3000 HUF.
The Christian Museum with the church.
- Christian Museum, Mindszenty tér 2, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 41 38 80, Email: [email protected]. Open: From May 1st to September 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Entry is only possible by prior arrangement.Price: Entry costs 800 HUF, for students with ISIC ID 400 HUF. For 2009 the Mindszenty exhibition was closed. Museum tours can ideally take place by appointment at the above phone number or e-mail, the tours in Hungarian cost 2500 HUF, in English or German 5000 HUF. Audio guide devices in Hungarian, German and English are available at the cash desk for a rental fee of HUF 500. The Christian Museum has important Hungarian and European art treasures from bygone eras. Because of the extraordinary amount of church collections, the museum is of great importance not only in Hungary. Permanent exhibitions are offered: national and international paintings, collections of icons, tapestries and much more can be viewed.
Castles, chateaus and palaces
The city's fortress.
- The history of the fortress in Esztergom begins around the year 970 AD as Géza was appointed Grand Duke of Hungary and he chose the Esztergom fortress mountain to reside. Today, concrete information about the exterior of the castle can only be proven from 1172 onwards. The fortress was given to the holy king Stephan I. who was born here and later crowned king is the most important seat. Under Stephen I, the fortress was used for important diplomatic relations with other states and is also the scene of domestic political affairs. By the end of the 12th century the importance of Esztergom and the fortress increased enormously, it became the permanent seat of kings. The army of the second crusade, which was heading through the Hungarian kingdom around 1147 Holy Land travels, is supported by the Magyars. The army commanders are made by the Hungarian king Géza II. received in the fortress. The third crusade around 1189 is from Friedrich I. guided and also leads through Esztergom. Around the year 1249 the fortress becomes king Béla IV. abandoned and the castle is given away to the archbishop. From this time the city of Esztergom increased in ecclesiastical importance and became a diocese. The fortress changes hands constantly, later in 1543 it is conquered by the Ottomans and serves as an outpost for the Ottoman Empire until 1683. In 1761 Archbishop Ferenc Barkóczy received the fortress and immediately began planning the cathedral, which was to be built as a bishop's residence in the Baroque style.
activities
Beach and thermal bath - Aquasziget
- Beach and thermal baths - Aquasziget, Táncsics Mihály út 5, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 51 11 00, Email: [email protected]. The beach and thermal baths of the town of Esztergom offer a wide range of bathing fun for its visitors. In summer, nine outdoor swimming pools can be used, and those who like water slides can try out four different lanes. Website in Hungarian.Open: Adventure pool: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wellness paradise: Monday to Friday 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. health Center: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday.
Regular events in the city are:
- Szendrey-Karper László Nemzetközi Gitárfesztivál. The "Esztergom International Guitar Festival" was launched for the 1000th anniversary of the city of Esztergom in 1973. It is considered the first guitar festival in the world and is very important. Young guitarists from over 20 nations take part in the cultural event that takes place every year, and over 25 first-rate artists are also there. Master classes, joint rehearsals and performances are offered.
shop
- The possibilities for shopping in Esztergom are very good, there are many shops available.
kitchen
- There are restaurants and a few pastry shops in the city. Most accommodations also offer restaurants.
nightlife
accommodation
Camping / (youth) hostels
- Gran Camping, Pension and Youth Hostel, Nagy-Duna sétány 3, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 30 948 9563, Fax: 36 33 411 953, Email: [email protected].
- Kőrösy László Középiskolai Kollégium, Szent István tér 6, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 400 005, 36 33 412 813, Fax: 36 33 400 005, 36 33 412 813, Email: [email protected].
- Kolping Túristaház, Nagy – Duna sétány 2, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 311 121, 36 33 315 336.
Hotels
- Hotel Esztergom, Prímás-sziget, Helischer J. út, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 412 555, 36 33 412 822, 36 33 412 853, Fax: 36 33 412 555, 36 33 412-822, 36 33 412 853, Email: [email protected].
- Hotel Grante, Dorogi út 5-7, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 435-272, 36 30 969 1742, 36 30 901 7457 (Reception), Fax: 36 33 435 265, Email: [email protected].
- Hotel Oktav, Wesselényi u. 35-39, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 435 755, 36 33 435 755 105 (Reception), Fax: 36 33 435 755 105, Email: [email protected].
- Szent Adalbert Hotel, Dózsa György tér 1, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 541 972, Fax: 36 33 541 973, Email: [email protected].
pensions
- Alabárdos Panzió, Bajcsy Zsilinszky utca 49, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 312 640, Fax: 36 33 312 640.
- Atrium House, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky u. 29, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 402 196, Email: [email protected].
- Bazilika alatt Panzió, Batthyány u. 7, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 520 685, 36 33 312 672, Fax: 36 33 520 686, Email: [email protected].
- Decsi Panzió, Babits Mihály út 8, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 30 500 3350, Fax: 36 33 400 811, Email: [email protected].
- El Greco Kávéház, Galéria és Vendégház, Pázmány Péter u.15, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 631 064, 36 30 914 059, Fax: 36 33 631 064, Email: [email protected].
- Judit Panzió, Mattyasovszky u. 19, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 311 372, Fax: 36 33 311 372, 36 20 365 58 73, Email: [email protected].
- Kárpátia Panzió, Földműves u. 7, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 402 248, Fax: 36 33 402 248, Email: [email protected].
- Kerektó Vadászház, Lovasudvar, Kerektó-Vadászház Pf.189, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 315 797, Fax: 36 33 315 797.
- Királyvárosi Lovas Liget Panzió és Borozó, Látóhegyi út 20376, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 21 38 24 318, Fax: 36 21 38 24 319, Email: [email protected].
- Levendula Vendégház, Vadvirág u. 2, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 20 953 59 70, Email: [email protected].
- Purple Akác Vendéglő és Panzió, Visegrádi út 15, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 427 301, Fax: 36 33 427 301, Email: [email protected].
- Mami Kertje Apartman, Molnár sor 13, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 404 113, 36 20 281 8711, Email: [email protected].
- Mediterraneo Vendégfogadó, Prímás sziget, Helischer út 2, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 311 411, Fax: 36 33 311 411, Email: [email protected].
- Ria Panzió, Batthány u. 11-13, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 313 115, 36 33 401 428, Fax: 36 33 401 428, Email: [email protected].
- Sasi Panzió, Vécsey u. 1, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 30 5254 523, 36 33 630 115.
- Szent Anna Panzió, Erzsébet Királyné útja 2, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 404 050, Fax: 36 33 402 299, Email: [email protected].
- Szent György Panzió, Andrássy utca 21, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 502 180, Fax: 36 33 502 181, Email: [email protected].
- Székely Vendégház, Jókai Mór u. 41, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 413 306, Fax: 36 33 413 306, Email: [email protected].
- Szalma Csárda és Panzió, Nagy-Duna sétány 2, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 403 838, 36 33 315 336, Fax: 36 33 315 336.
- Szent Kristóf Étterem Panzió, Dobozy Mihály út. 11, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 414 153, Fax: 36 33 414 153, Email: [email protected].
- Turán Panzió, Vadrózsa u. 12, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 411 547, Fax: 36 33 411 547, Email: [email protected].
- Vadregény Panzió és Üdülőház, Esztergom-Búbánatvölgy, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 33 313 735, Fax: 36 33 313 735, Email: [email protected].
- Waller apartman, Petz testvérek utca 6, 2500 Esztergom. Tel.: 36 20 260 07 25, 36 20 533 84 63, Email: [email protected].
Practical advice
Web links
- http://www.esztergom.hu - Esztergom official website (also in German)
