The Danube connects the four towns of the Danube Bend - Esztergom, Szentendre, Vác, Visegrád - each with a significant historical past, wonderful natural features and a rich programme of activities.
Once you've discovered Vác, don't miss the picturesque Szentendrethe birthplace and coronation city of St Stephen Esztergom and King Matthias' chosen city Visegrád.
Esztergom
The Basilica and St Stephen's Basilica - the first thing most Hungarians think of when they think of Esztergom, but there are other wonderful treasures to be discovered when visiting the capital of the Danube bend. The Esztergom Basilica is the largest church in the country. The main centre of Catholic life in Hungary is not only impressive in size, but its treasury is also one of the richest in Hungary in terms of liturgical art. While exploring the rich heritage of the past, Esztergom also offers a modern and varied programme of events!
Szentendre
Szentendre is a small town in Hungary, at the gateway to the Danube bend, surrounded by hills and mountains and the river in front of it, in a picturesque setting and beautiful natural surroundings. The town's rich past is complemented by the natural beauty of its human handiwork: winding narrow cobbled streets, narrow alleys, tightly knit downtown houses and finely sculpted Baroque church towers. Szentendre is a city of art, where hundreds of artists still live and work.
Visegrad
No wonder that King Matthias liked Visegrád and set up his summer residence here, making no secret of his intention to compensate his young wife, who had been forced to leave Renaissance Italy because of their marriage, with the uniqueness of the surroundings. Perhaps the most striking building in Visegrad is the Citadel, colloquially referred to as Visegrad Castle, highlighting the cultural significance of the awe-inspiring complex perched atop Castle Hill.
