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Esztergom Travel Guide: 72 reviews and 233 photos

On the Danube

We travelled to and from Hungary in a Hydrofoil from Vienna. Esztergom is on a bend in the river where it ceases to be a border and becomes a thoroughfare. Across the river is the Czech Republic. This bridge was destroyed in WWII to stop any advancing armies, and was left that way as a memorial.

(Note: I have been informed that the bridge has been rebuilt since our trip.)

The Cathedral at Esztergom

Cathedral

Franz Liszt composed a dedication for this Cathedral. We visited on Sunday to go to church. Tourists are not welcome during services, and we suffered many stares as we entered with our camera gear, but once we knelt and joined in the service, we were accepted.

View from the Cupola

Esztergom from above

We climbed up to the top of the cupola on a very narrow spiral staircase. It was very tricky when you met someone going in the other direction. I hope you are friendly and not very shy. The views are worth the trouble.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Seat of St Stephen.
In a nutshell:Visit on Sunday to hear the Organ

Last visit to Esztergom: Sep 1992
Intro Updated Sep 18, 2003
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The Cathdral Favorites (4)

We went on Sunday to go to mass, there are signs warning tourists that they are not welcome during services. We suffered... more travel advice

Go up to the top of the Cupola Favorites (4)

There is a narrow spiral staircase leading up to the top of the cupola. It is very narrow and quite an adventure when... more travel advice

View of the Danube Favorites (4)

Another view from the cupola, this is the Danube and the Czech Republic is across the river. Note: the bridge has been... more travel advice

The Park -- Below the Cathedral Favorites (4)

We enjoyed a pleasant afternoon in the park below the Cathedral. There was much activity with vendors and musicians, and... more travel advice

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antistar Oct 8, 2006 at 9:26 AM

Nice to see a picture of the bridge during construction.
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aramat Aug 18, 2004 at 12:12 PM

Nice pictures. (Across the bridge is the Slovak, not the Czech Republic).
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prleprle Nov 23, 2003 at 5:04 AM

Really fine page. Esytergom look so charming...
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egonwegh May 26, 2003 at 6:01 AM

Thank heaven the bridge in my hometown was reconstructed during WW II ... but then again, the destroyed bridge presents an impressive sight!
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cheekymarieh Mar 2, 2003 at 11:17 AM

Very interesting page. Good intro to the city.
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cbeaujean Jan 5, 2003 at 1:21 PM

a historic and very interesting city,tks for sharing with us....