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| County | Veszprém | |
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| Residents | 59.738 (2019) | |
| height | 266 m | |
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Veszprém is a city in Hungary. For the year 2023, Veszprém became the title European Capital of Culture awarded.
background
An archbishopric was founded here as early as 1009. The city of Veszprém counts in the Middle Ages Esztergom and Székesfehérvár one of the most important cities in Hungary, it becomes militarily as well as economically and culturally important. From the year 1276 to around 1552, the city experienced military setbacks from the armies of the Hungarian nobility and the Ottomans. Veszprém lost its importance at times. The city was also affected later by World War II. Veszprém is one of the leading university cities in Hungary today, the city is very popular with tourists.
location
The town of Veszprém belongs in that Veszprém small area.
getting there
By plane
By train
Rail connections between Budapest and Veszprém are available, trains run regularly. 1st class costs around 2350 HUF. 2nd class around 1880 HUF.
Veszprém is also from Szombathely easy to get to, trains run regularly.
There is also a direct train connection to Gyor, this is quite attractive, but very slow and is only served at longer intervals.
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Please note that the train station is about 3 km north of the city center. Buses and taxis are available at the train station.Overview map
By bus
In the street
Driving from Budapest: take the E71 / M1 in the direction of Székesfehérvár, Polgárdi. At Balatonvilágos turn onto the federal road 71 towards Balatonfűzfő. Change to the federal road 72 in the direction of Litér, then continue on the E66 to Veszprém. The total length of the route is around 118 km. Some road connections may be chargeable.
From Vienna or. Bratislava above Gyor, continue on the main road 82 directly to Veszprém. From Graz via the E66 (exit Ilz /Fürstenfeld - Heiligenkreuz - Forming - Vasvár)
By boat
mobility
The city's public transport is regulated. Tickets for the trains or buses are available on site at the offices. Bus tickets can also be bought from the bus driver.
Tourist Attractions
Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples
- Protestant church
- Catholic Church
- reformed Church
- Franciscan Church
- St. George Chapel
- St. Margit Church
Castles, chateaus and palaces
- The city's castle district
- Archbishop's Castle
Monuments
There are several monuments in the city.
Museums
- Queen Gisella Museum. With the art treasure exhibition on royal and ecclesiastical gifts.
- Laczkó Dezső Museum. Over 200,000 works of art and documents from Veszprém County are on display.
activities
shop
Retailers and wholesalers cover everyday needs.
East of the city center is a shopping center with a large Tesco hypermarket, clothing stores (including C&A, Deichmann) and a few fast food stands.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- TAPÓ restaurant and inn ***, 8200 Veszprém, Pajta u. 19. map.Price: Single room with breakfast around 30 EUR.
Learn
- There are some vocational schools and high schools.
- 1 Pannon University, Veszprém, Egyetem u. 10, 8200 Veszprém. Tel.: 36 88 62 40 00. The city's university has five faculties internally and other academic institutions outside of it..
Work
security
health
Practical advice
trips
- Cycling, horse riding, hiking in the region.
- To the Balaton Excursions can take place, the lake is about 14 km southeast of the city.
literature
Web links
http://www.veszprem.hu (hu) - Veszprém official website
