Central Transdanubia

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Tihany village in early morning light in September. Photographed from one of the geyser cones.

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The Primatial Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed Into Heaven and St Adalbert also known as the Esztergom Basilica, is an ecclesiastic basilica in Esztergom, Hungary, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest, and the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary. It is dedicated to the Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Adalbert.

It is the largest church, and the tallest building, in Hungary. Its inner area is 5,600 m². It is 118 m long and 49 m wide. It has a reverberation time of more than 9 seconds. Its dome, forming a semi-sphere, is situated in the middle, and it has 12 windows. It is 71.5 m high inside, with a diameter of 33.5 metres, and is 100 m high from outside, counted from the crypt.

The altarpiece (13.5 × 6.6 metres, depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Girolamo Michelangelo Grigoletti) is the largest painting in the world painted on a single piece of canvas.

The basilica is also known for Bakócz Chapel (named after Tamás Bakócz), built by Italian masters between 1506–1507 out of red marble of Süttő, its walls adorned with Tuscan Renaissance motifs. It is the most precious remaining example of Renaissance art in Hungary.

The huge crypt, built in Old Egyptian style in 1831, is today the resting place of late archbishops, among others, József Mindszenty, famous for his opposition to both Nazi and Communist rule
The Major's office in the Hungarian town of Komarom. A very colourful example of Austro Hungarian architecture.

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The Primatial Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed Into Heaven and St Adalbert also known as the Esztergom Basilica, is an ecclesiastic basilica in Esztergom, Hungary, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest, and the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary. It is dedicated to the Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Adalbert.

It is the largest church, and the tallest building, in Hungary. Its inner area is 5,600 m². It is 118 m long and 49 m wide. It has a reverberation time of more than 9 seconds. Its dome, forming a semi-sphere, is situated in the middle, and it has 12 windows. It is 71.5 m high inside, with a diameter of 33.5 metres, and is 100 m high from outside, counted from the crypt.

The altarpiece (13.5 × 6.6 metres, depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Girolamo Michelangelo Grigoletti) is the largest painting in the world painted on a single piece of canvas.

The basilica is also known for Bakócz Chapel (named after Tamás Bakócz), built by Italian masters between 1506–1507 out of red marble of Süttő, its walls adorned with Tuscan Renaissance motifs. It is the most precious remaining example of Renaissance art in Hungary.

The huge crypt, built in Old Egyptian style in 1831, is today the resting place of late archbishops, among others, József Mindszenty, famous for his opposition to both Nazi and Communist rule
Beautiful view of the Castle of Szigliget
H2 Hotel Budapest

H2 Hotel Budapest

3.5 out of 5
Sas u.24. Budapest
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$102 nightly
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Park Plaza Budapest

Park Plaza Budapest

4 out of 5
Bem Rakpart 16-19 Budapest
$109 nightly
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Hotel was fine, breakfast was good and the staff at breakfast were nice,

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InterContinental Budapest by IHG

InterContinental Budapest by IHG

5 out of 5
Apaczai Csere Janos 12-14 Budapest
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We ended up with a riverview room on the top floor and it was amazing, breakfast was a must and everyone was friendly and helpful. Will definitely recommend to others and would love to come back

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Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost

Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost

3 out of 5
36 Dob u. Budapest
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Great location in the Jewish quarter

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Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest

Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest

4 out of 5
Hegedus Gyula Street 52-54 Budapest
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (569 reviews)
Quiet area with convenient supermarket nearby for a relaxed stay! 10 minutes from the Danube for a stroll and plenty of metro and bus options to reach other parts of Budapest. The pool is a good size to get a swim.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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Marriott Executive Apartments Millennium Court

Marriott Executive Apartments Millennium Court

4 out of 5
Piarista utca 4 Budapest
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9/10 Wonderful! (993 reviews)
Excellent friendly and helpful staff, smooth and thorough check in process, vkean and doacioys room, very central location for shops, sites and public transport. Delicious breakfast with good hit and cold food selection. Would recommend and visit again.

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