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Esztergom ( Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈɛstɛrɡom] ⓘ; German: Gran; Latin: Solva or Strigonium; Slovak: Ostrihom, known by alternative names) is a city with county rights in northern Hungary, 46 kilometres (29 miles) northwest of the capital Budapest.
Jan 26, 2020 · Let’s explore the best things to do in Esztergom: 1. Esztergom Basilica Source: Michael Warwick / shutterstock Esztergom Basilica. The seat of Hungary’s Catholic Church is a dumbfounding Neoclassical monument that also blends hints of Ancient Egyptian architecture in a cavernous crypt.
Esztergom's massive basilica, sitting high above the town and Danube River, is an incredible sight, rising out of what seems like nowhere in a rural stretch of country. But Esztergom’s attraction goes deeper than the domed structure: the nation's first king, St Stephen, was born here in 975.
Esztergom is a typical charming Central European place with lovely architecture, pastel-colored townhouses, and numerous churches with beautiful interiors. The heart of the town is Széchenyi Square, surrounded by Baroque or Rococo-style buildings that catch your eye with their fine details.
Plan Your Trip to Esztergom: Best of Esztergom Tourism. Established around A.D. 972, Esztergom has always played an important role in Hungary's history. It was the birth and coronation place of the first Hungarian king, St. Stephen, as well as the capital of Hungary until the 13th century.
Esztergom, town, Komárom-Esztergom megye (county), northwestern Hungary. It is a river port on the Danube River (which at that point forms the frontier with Slovakia) and lies 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Budapest. The various forms of its name all refer to its importance as a grain market.
May 20, 2001 · The capital of the Danube Bend, Esztergom, stands out from the list of Hungarian settlements due to its place in history and its sacred nature. The city of 30 thousand inhabitants is wedged between the Danube and the Pilis Mountains opposite Štúrovo, Slovakia.
