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Would you like to dive into
the past of Hungary, know more about Hungary’s history, visit some of Hungary’s
most well-known sights?
If the answer is
yes, then you might want to visit the
Hungarian Danube Bend “Dunakanyar”, where you will be able to check out three
cities, Visegrád, Esztergom and Szentendre, which have remarkable historical
backgrounds.
This
part of Hungary is considered to be one of the important tourist areas of the
country. The Danube Bend (Dunakanyar in Hungarian) is a curve in
Europe’s second largest river, the Danube. The is situated between Budapest and
Esztergom, this part of the river flows between the Börzsöny (a mountain range
in Northern Hungary) and the Visegrádi-hegység (hills). Visegrád, Esztergom
and Szentendre are situated on the right side of the Danube.
In
Visegrád you will be able to see many well-known sights, such as the Royal
Palace, the Citadell (Fellegvár), the Solomon Tower
(Salamon Torony), the Sibrik Hill (the ruins of
Roman military camp). Here you can also take part in activities such as hiking,
visit the Ördögmalom waterfall, walk along the Apátkút stream (Apátkúti völgy)
where you will find natural springs, an arboretum and a fishing pond as well.
If you want to see the most memorable sight, then come and see the Royal
Palace, the official residence of Hungarian kings until the beginning of
the 15th century. During the 15th century King Matthias
fully reconstructed the palace in Italian Renaissance style, this period was
the Golden Age of the Palace.
You will also be able to admire the
Ornamental Courtyard, the Hercules Fountain, the tabernacle of the chapel
(decorated with carvings) and a Renaissance loggia as well.
If
you decide to go to Esztergom, you will see some beautiful sights here
as well. These sights include the Esztergom Basilica, the Royal
Palace, the Christian Museum (Keresztény Múzeum),
and the Watertown (Víziváros). In the Basilica you will
discover the world’s largest altar-piece, showing the ascension of Madonna
(copy of the painting from Tiziano from the 16th century).
By
continuing your trip inside the Basilica you will find the Bakócz
chapel, the most precious relic of Hungarian Renaissance, built in the 16th century. Next to the main
altar there is a Treasury with extraordinary pieces of goldsmith’ art. One of
the oldest items here is the oval mountain crystal made in the 9th century
AD. Besides this, you will get the chance to admire the gothic Suki goblet, chasubels
and Flemish laceworks.
Szentendre is a very unique city with a Mediterranean
atmosphere. If we travel here, we will see a Baroque townscape from the 18th
century. We can start our tour at the Baroque cross, which is
situated on the Main Square (Fő tér). Near the Main
Square there are merchant houses, churches, museums, galleries, restaurants,
cafes and shops as well.
The most well-known church in Szentendre is
probably the Greek-Orthodox Blagovestenska church, which was built in the 18th
century, by settlers living in the Greek quarter. You can also walk on the
promenade on the Danube bank or visit the House of Prisoner Ráby (Rab Ráby Ház),
which is also one of the more popular sights here. There are great places to
shop and eat in Szentendre, as well. From the shops you can buy wine,
pálinka (a traditional fruit brandy), pottery and other souvenirs.
And
if you have more time, don’t forget to visit the Open air museum here, just
some minutes to drive and you can see how the Hungarians used to live in the country during the last centuries.
If
you long for a trip with cities offering numerous free time activities and
having extraordinary historical and cultural sights, Dunakanyar is the
best choice for you.
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