Best things to do in Esztergom

Esztergom Essentials

Esztergom served as the first capital of Hungary and remains the seat of the Catholic Church in the country. This selection features the monumental Primatial Basilica, the largest church in Hungary, alongside the medieval Esztergom Castle, which dates back to the 11th century. The list includes the Christian Museum’s extensive ecclesiastical art collection and the Mária Valéria Bridge connecting to Slovakia. Visitors can also explore the historic Víziváros district and the series of religious shrines depicting the Stations of the Cross on the hillside.

Esztergom Essentials — Map

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Primatial Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed Into Heaven and St Adalbert

The Primatial Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Adalbert, also known as the Esztergom Basilica, is an…

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Esztergom Castle

Medieval hilltop fortress and former royal seat overlooking the Danube. The site features a mix of Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture, including a 12th-century Royal Chapel and significant remains from the Ottoman era.

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Esztergom Castle

The oldest stones of this impressive castle date back to the 11th century.

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Christian Museum

The Christian Museum is the largest ecclesiastical collection in Hungary; it conserves European and Hungarian works of art from the period…

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Mária Valéria Bridge

The Mária Valéria Bridge joins Esztergom in Hungary and Štúrovo in Slovakia, across the River Danube.

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Mária Valéria Bridge

The Mária Valéria Bridge joins Esztergom in Hungary and Štúrovo in Slovakia, across the River Danube.

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Mária Valéria Bridge

The Mária Valéria Bridge joins Esztergom in Hungary and Štúrovo in Slovakia, across the River Danube.

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Mattyasovszky Bastion

The southernmost section of the medieval defense system in the Víziváros district, also known as the Hévíz Bastion from the period of Ottoman occupation.

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4. búsuló Krisztus

A station of the cross depicting the Sorrowful Christ, part of the religious heritage sites on the hillside near the Basilica.

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2. Júdás elárulja mesterét

A religious shrine representing the second station of the cross, depicting the betrayal of Jesus by Judas.

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1. Olajfák-hegyi jelenet

The first station of the cross representing the scene at the Mount of Olives.

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3. Jézus megostorozása

A religious shrine depicting the third station of the cross, the scourging of Jesus.

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5. Jézus viszi a keresztet

A religious shrine representing the fifth station of the cross, depicting Jesus carrying the cross.

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6. Jézust keresztre szegezik

A religious shrine representing the sixth station of the cross, depicting the crucifixion of Jesus.

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7. Barlangban ülő megostorozott Jézus

A religious shrine representing the seventh station of the cross, depicting Jesus after the scourging within a cave setting.

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Krisztus

A religious heritage site featuring a statue of Christ, part of the historic Calvary complex.

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