Views from Visegrad Citadel © Judith Duk
The Danube is the second longest river in Europe after the
Volga, flowing for 1,771 miles (2,857km) through nine different
countries. Before reaching Budapest it is forced through a narrow
twisting valley in the pretty Carpathian Basin, known as the Danube
Bend, 8 miles (13km) from Budapest. The cluster of towns on the
bend offer an amazing collection of history, culture and
architecture, particularly the small towns of Szentendre,
Visegrád and Esztergom.
It is an extremely scenic area with green valleys and hills
rising up from the river, picturesque little towns with market
squares and commanding fortresses with sweeping views. Many
visitors choose to do a boat cruise on the Danube from Budapest
stopping at the little towns along the way. Combined with good
facilities and easy accessibility, it is one of the more popular
destinations in Hungary.
Attractions
Esztergom © www.hotelonlinehungary.com
Esztergom
Esztergom combines history with a small-town riverside charm.
One of Hungary's most historically important towns, it was the
capital for over 250 years and the birthplace of their beloved
first king and saint, Stephen, who was later crowned here in the
11th century. Today...
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Szentendre main square © Wikimedia Commons
Szentendre
Szentendre, 'The Pearl of the Danube Bend', is a quaint old
market town situated on the slopes of the Pilis range, with a charm
and character of its own. Meandering cobbled lanes, little squares,
red-tiled roofs, brightly painted houses, and awkwardly positioned
Orthodox churches...
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The Danube at Visegrad © David Spender
Visegrad
Superbly situated on the abrupt loop of the Danube beneath steep
hills, Visegrad was once a Roman stronghold on the border of the
Roman Empire and the second home after Buda to Hungary's royalty in
the 14th and 15th centuries. The Citadel sits...
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