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    The Danube Bend

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    The document discusses several towns along the Danube Bend in Hungary, a scenic area north of Budapest popular with tourists. It describes Esztergom, located west of Budapest, as Hungary's religious center and home to the country's largest church. Visegrád is next, formerly Hungary's capital known for its 13th century citadel hosting medieval tournaments. The final town is Szentendre, distinctive for its Serbian cultural influences and open-air museum exhibiting Hungarian folk architecture.

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    The document discusses several towns along the Danube Bend in Hungary, a scenic area north of Budapest popular with tourists. It describes Esztergom, located west of Budapest, as Hungary's religious center and home to the country's largest church. Visegrád is next, formerly Hungary's capital known for its 13th century citadel hosting medieval tournaments. The final town is Szentendre, distinctive for its Serbian cultural influences and open-air museum exhibiting Hungarian folk architecture.

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    The document discusses several towns along the Danube Bend in Hungary, a scenic area north of Budapest popular with tourists. It describes Esztergom, located west of Budapest, as Hungary's religious center and home to the country's largest church. Visegrád is next, formerly Hungary's capital known for its 13th century citadel hosting medieval tournaments. The final town is Szentendre, distinctive for its Serbian cultural influences and open-air museum exhibiting Hungarian folk architecture.

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    The Danube Bend

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    Aleš Kunovjánek
    The document discusses several towns along the Danube Bend in Hungary, a scenic area north of Budapest popular with tourists. It describes Esztergom, located west of Budapest, as Hungary's religious center and home to the country's largest church. Visegrád is next, formerly Hungary's capital known for its 13th century citadel hosting medieval tournaments. The final town is Szentendre, distinctive for its Serbian cultural influences and open-air museum exhibiting Hungarian folk architecture.

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    There are many picturesque landscapes along the Hungarian part of the Danube.

    North of Budapest there is a unique area called the Danube Bend. This area with its string of small riverside towns is a popular excursion spot for Hungarians and international travelers as well. The fact, that the Danube Bend is the third mostvisited area in Hungary after Budapest and Lake Balaton is an excellent proof of the role this area is playing in Hungarys tourism.

    In the list of the beautiful towns of the Danube bend Esztergom should be named in the first place. This town is situated 46 km north-west of the capital Budapest and it is one of the oldest towns in Hungary. Esztergom often referred to as the cradle of Hungary is the centre of the Hungarian Catholic Church. The Basilica of Esztergom is the biggest church in Hungary; its imposing dimension surprises every visitor. The Basilica of Esztergom has many treasures; among them is the beautiful Bakcz Chapel, which is an unique example of Renaissance architecture in Hungary. The chapel, which was named after the Hungarian archbishop Tams Bakcz can be seen on the southern side of the nave. Jzsef Mindszentys tomb can also be found here. This tomb has become a pilgrimage place, which was visited by the Pope John Paul II as well.

    The next station of our trip along the Danube bend is Visegrd. This place used to be one of the capitals of Hungary. Visegrd is famous for the citadel built on the top of the mountain in the 13th century. This citadel became residence of the Hungarian kings during the reign of the King Kroly Rbert. In the citadel took place the congress of Visegrd in 1335 attended by the kings of Poland, Bohemia and Hungary. Visegrd is home to the Palace Festival which is held in July and is visited by many tourists from Hungary and other countries as well. During this festival visitors can see spectacular medieval tournaments held on the recently restored tournament field below the citadel. Other attractions of Visegrd are: Mria Chapel, the Romantic-style Plffy Palace and the Baroque-style Cavalry Church. One of the most interesting and popular tourist destinations in the Danube Bend is Szentendre. This picturesque town was named after Saint Andrew the Apostle. Szentendre was inhabited by different ethnic groups, among them the Serbians always played an important role. Szentendre is famous for its museums and churches. Visitors who are interested in Hungarian village lifestyle can visit the Ethnographical Museum and the Outdoor Museum as well, which is the biggest of this type in Hungary. The Outdoor Museum exhibits buildings typical of the Upper Tisza Region, the Lesser Hungarian Plain and Western Transdanubia. Tourists who want to discover the treasures of the Hungarian confectionery should visit the Lajos Dobos Coffee House and Museum and taste a real dobos cake. The Marcipn Museum and the Puppet Collection are also worth visiting.

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