Esztergom, 65 km northwest of Budapest, was Hungary’s first capital and the birthplace of King Stephen I, crowned in 1000 AD. The Neoclassical basilica from 1856 is Hungary’s largest church, with a dome visible across the Danube into Slovakia. Medieval royal palace ruins sit below the cathedral on the castle hill. The Maria Valeria Bridge crosses to Slovakia; the Slovak bank offers the best view of the basilica’s profile over the river. Train from Budapest Keleti takes about 90 minutes. Half day minimum; pairs well with Visegrad and Szentendre on a Danube Bend day trip.
basilica in Budapest
Esztergom
Also known as Esztergomi bazilika
Esztergom was Hungary's capital and the seat of the first Hungarian king, Stephen I, crowned in the year 1000. The Neoclassical basilica completed in 1856 is the largest church in Hungary, its dome visible across the Danube into Slovakia.
- Type
- basilica
- Destination
- Budapest
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Founded
- 1856
- Era
- Neoclassical
- Address
- Szent István tér 1, 2500 Budapest
- Coordinates
- 47.7965, 18.7347
- Official website
- Visit website