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| Komárom (German Komorn, slovak. Komarno) | ||
| County | Komárom-Esztergom | |
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| Residents | 18.805 (2017) | |
| Tourist information Tel | 36 34 54 05 90 | |
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Komárom, (Ger. Komorn, Slovakia. Komarno) is a city in Hungary.
background
A settlement already existed in the 11th century on the site of today's Csillsg fortress. Komárom is first established in 1249 by a charter from the diocese Esztergom mentioned. The town of Komárom at the mouth of the Váh River into the Danube has always been of strategic military importance. In the 19th century, numerous fortress structures were built at the estuary, but they were already technically out of date when they were built.
After the First World War, the city was divided, the historic city center north of the Danube fell to (Czecho) Slovakia and is now under the name Komarno known. The district south of the Danube remained with Hungary. Between the two cities, once part of a shared city, there is a bridge over the Danube, which can be used by cars, cyclists and pedestrians.
Komárom is now in Komárom small area.
getting there
| Distances | |
| Komarno | 3 km |
|---|---|
| Ács | 10 km |
| Tatabánya | 34 km |
| Dorog | 51 km |
| Esztergom | 52 km |
| Nitra | 72 km |
| Székesfehérvár | 76 km |
| Budapest | 93 km |
| Bratislava | 107 km |
| Vienna | 167 km |
By plane
By train
- Komárom is on the Vienna-Budapest railway line. However, no international express trains stop here. So you have to take a regional train from Győr or Budapest.
- The railway bridge over the Danube is only used by freight traffic. There is no way to switch to the Slovak side by train.
- There are good train connections to Komárno station on the Slovak side of the city (approx. 3 km walk from Komárom) Bratislava hl.s. (approx. 3 hours).
By bus
In the street
- Komárom is on Main Street 1 (Budapest-Gyor). The M1 motorway (Budapest-Győr) is about 10 km south of the city (Komárom / Kisbér junction) and is connected to the city via main road 13. Driving time on the motorway according to Vienna about 2 hours, to Budapest about 1 hour.
- The Danube bridge to the north to the neighboring Slovak city Komarno is passable on foot, by bike and by car.
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Castles, chateaus and palaces
On the Hungarian side of the city, three fortresses from the 19th century can be visited. On the Slovak side there are two more fortresses in the city.
- Monostor Fortress. E-mail: [email protected]. Around 1870 the largest fortress was built to protect western Hungary and Vienna from attacks from the east. However, the fortress was already technically out of date at the time of construction.. After World War II, the fortress served as an ammunition depot for the Soviet military. The fortress can be visited:
- From March 6th to November 23rd: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., also open on Mondays but without a tour guide.
- After November 23: from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., without a guide.
- Tickets:
- Adults 1000 HUF p. P., under 6 years of age free of charge, Komárom townspeople (with ID) 100 HUF p. P., family ticket 2 adults max. 2-3 children 1800 HUF p. Fam.
- The following can be visited:
- Army Bakery Museum, Picture gallery of the fortress, Monuments, Military technical park, Target practice classroom, Underground casemate systems
- useful hints:
- Prepare for clothing depending on the weather, flashlight can come in handy. Pay particular attention to signs indicating the risk of accidents and prohibition signs. On the section along the fortress, the Danube is unsuitable for swimming, there is a risk of accidents. The tours are offered in German, English, French and Slovak.
- Video recording or photography allowed for private purposes. According to the fortress operator, recordings of the fortresses may not be used commercially.
- Pay attention to cleanliness. There is a cafeteria, book and souvenir shop in the courtyard.
- Csillag fortress. E-mail: [email protected]. Originally built in 1586, the fortress was renewed in 1870.
- Opening hours:
- From April 26th to October 26th, Saturday and Sunday noon to 2pm, closed during the week. Group tours on prior request.
- Tickets:
- Adults 200 HUF p. P. Reduced 100 HUF, free under 6 years, family ticket 2-3 people 500 HUF p. Fam.
- The entrance tickets to the Monostori Fortress - on the same day - are also valid here.
- The following can be visited:
- The fortress, Monuments.
- Igmándi fortress, Térffy Gy. út, Komárom.
- Opening hours:
- From March 6th to November 23rd: Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Mondays. Group tours on prior request.
- Tickets:
- Adults 200 HUF p. P., reduced 100 HUF, under 6 years free of charge, family ticket 2-3 people 500 HUF p. Fam.
- The entrance tickets to the Monostori Fortress - on the same day - are also valid here.
- The following can be visited:
- The fortress, Casemate systems, The lapidary collections of the then city of Brigetio from Roman times.
On Slovak side the fortresses can only be visited with a guide and in groups of ten. The guided tours are Tuesday to Friday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. As July 5th and August 29th are public holidays in Slovakia, guided tours are only available upon prior request. For more information, call (421) 35 2851265 or (421) 907 178906. Email: [email protected]
Museums
- Local museum, Kelemen út 22, 2900 Komárom.
- Radio museum, Kelemen út 12, 2900 Komárom.
activities
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Practical advice
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literature
Web links
- http://www.komarom.hu - Komárom official website
