Szentendre is called the city of artists, artists and craftsmen. Almost every house in the historic center has a souvenir shop. They sell everything - paintings, dishes, clothes, jewelry, paprika (it is considered one of the symbols of Hungary) and all sorts of trinkets that tourists love so much. Sometimes it seems like you're not medieval city, but on the market. In summer there are a lot of tourists here, but in winter you can safely walk along the narrow streets and enjoy the atmosphere of the old city. Szentendre does not cause children's delight, as, for example, but there is something to see here. There is also an incredibly cool Christmas shop. Shall we take a walk?

Getting from Budapest to Szentendre is easy. HÉV commuter trains leave every 20 minutes from Batthyani Square. This is the most convenient way - half an hour and you are there. Alternative options are a bus or a river tram (alas, it does not run in winter). Szentendre is a small town, the entire historical center can be seen in a couple of hours. From the station we go straight and in five minutes we get where we need to go. Landmark - Church of the Archangel Michael. And immediately after the bridge begins the old city.


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To begin with, by tradition, the history of the place in two paragraphs. Unlike the neighboring one, Szentendre was founded by the Hungarians. One of the local princes created a settlement on the ruins of a Roman fortress. It was in the 9th century. For the next 800 years, nothing remarkable happened here. At the end of the 17th century, the Serbs fled to Szentendre, fleeing the Turkish invasion. It changed the entire history of the area. It so happened that among the refugees there were many merchants and artisans. The former outback quickly developed and soon the village received the status of a city. Quiet provincial life attracted writers, musicians, artists, artists and others. creative people- at the beginning of the 20th century, they began to move en masse to Szentendre. And by the end of the century, the city swallowed up the surrounding villages and grew to 25,000 people. Now it is the most popular suburb of Budapest among tourists.


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Szentendre was developed thanks to the Serbs, the influence of Serbian culture and architecture is felt here, but in the 19th century Germans and Hungarians began to move here en masse. Now there are only a hundred ethnic Serbs left in the city. The rest assimilated or left.

Main square. It is customary to throw away the Christmas tree in Szentendre by March 8th. Just kidding, of course) We were in Hungary just before Christmas. It's just that before the processing of photos, as usual, the hands reached only after a couple of months. There is a plus in this - in gray February it is nice to refresh the impressions of the trip.


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The streets that have not been captured by souvenir merchants look something like this. Typical cute European town. I love these.


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Church of the Annunciation Holy Mother of God. Most of the local churches were originally Orthodox, because they were built by the Serbs. Now they belong to different denominations. In the middle of the square is a modest plague column. Either the plague did not greatly atrocity in Szentendra, or simply there was no money for something more pompous.


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In the yellow building behind the Christmas tree is the main city gallery. But in general, there are a lot of art spaces.


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Climbing the hill, look at the city from above. The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the main Serbian church of Szentendre.


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In general, there are a lot of churches in the center of Szentendre. Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul. Initially, it was a Bulgarian Orthodox church. And in the background is the Church of the Archangel Michael, near which we started our walk.


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The old tiles are perfectly preserved and look incredibly cool. This is not a dull Odessa slate for you.


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In the very center of the hill is another church. Cathedral of John the Baptist. The oldest building in the city, it was built in 1283. True, little has survived since then - the Turks destroyed the temple during the invasion and it received its current appearance only in 1751.


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There is a school nearby. In the Middle Ages, they did not think that after 500 years, children would need a stadium for physical education. Therefore, they run and play football right on the square near the church. There is simply no other place.


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We go down the hill and explore this part of the city. The first thing we see is a souvenir shop. The hostess is trying to lure us in every language she knows.


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Saint Lazar is the last ruler of independent medieval Serbia. Sad little one.


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And next to it is the Serbian Museum.


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It's places like this that make me love small towns. Incredibly atmospheric. And on the whole street - not a soul, not a sound.


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Cafes fit perfectly into the urban space and do not interfere with the perception of the old center at all.


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The embankment in Szentendra looks neater and more well-groomed than in Odessa. Modest but cute. Just what you need for a small town.


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We return to the main street, which is more like a market row. Cars in such cities look like alien objects. I can't imagine how they drive through these streets.


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The tile in the middle not only demarcates traffic lanes, but also serves to drain rainwater at the same time - it is laid at a slight slope on both sides.


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Almost every restaurant sells tea and mulled wine on tap. 500 forints for a glass is 45 hryvnias. Expensive? In Budapest twice the price.


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And in Szentendre there is an incredible shop-museum of Christmas. It works all year round, but at the end of December it was especially cool to visit it.


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Around - a real Christmas fairy tale. There are so many that it's dizzying.


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Almost everything can be bought. But in some halls, ersatz-museum showcases are made - with old Christmas tree decorations and Christmas decorations.


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On the shelves there are both unique toys and decorations self made, and the usual Chinese New Year's consumer goods. But leaving empty-handed from the store is almost impossible. The only question is how much money you are willing to part with)


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Of course, this post should have been published a little earlier, but it's never too late to wish a happy new year)) May you all be well.


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Stay with us, make friends - there is a lot of interesting things ahead. In the next post - Hungary in miniature, a photo essay from the Miniversum Museum in Budapest.

Updated 14/07/2019

Szentendre (Hungary) is a very nice and pastoral town, located on the banks of the Danube, right next to Budapest. Be sure to include it in your travel plan if you plan to visit Hungary. Sentendre is good not only in warm time year, but also in winter, especially at Christmas time. Read about how to get here, what to see and where to eat in this article.

I called Szentendre a piece of the Balkans because the town was founded by the Serbs. In the 17th century, many representatives of this people were forced to flee their native lands due to oppression by the Turks. At the same time, the first settlements in the vicinity of modern Szentendre arose in the days of the ancient Romans. In particular, one of the fortresses of the vast empire and a military camp stood here.

Szentendre has survived several epidemics, floods and fires in its history, but has not fallen into decay and has not been abandoned. Largely thanks to the refugees, among whom were many merchants and artisans. At the beginning of the 20th century, the town was chosen by artists, after which it began to be called that - the city of artists.


Numerous museums and galleries are what Szentendre (Hungary) is famous for to this day. And also here a large number of churches, including Orthodox churches (Serbs, as you know, preach this particular branch of Christianity). I will tell about the sights of Szentendre and my walk around the city below, and first I will reveal the question that confronts tourists in the first place: how to get to Szentendre from Budapest:

How to get from Budapest to Szentendre - all ways

There are several ways to get from Budapest to Szentendre:

  1. Train.
  2. Bus.
  3. Ship (in summer time).
  4. Automobile.

Now more about each of the above methods, and you choose the most convenient.

In Szentendre by train

The easiest, fastest and least expensive way to get to Szentendre is to take one of the trains. They are included in the system, and if you have, for example, a daily pass (or any other one - read more about the types of tickets and passes in), you will have to pay a small amount - for a section of the route that is not included in the administrative border of the Hungarian capital. Trains from Budapest to Szentendre start from the metro station Batthyány tér (red line M2) and have the designation H5. That is, you can come by metro and, without going outside, go to the platform from which electric trains leave (green trains). Travel time will be about 40 minutes.


You can take the train not only at Batthyány tér, but also at all its subsequent stops. For example, it will be more convenient for someone to go from the Margit híd, budai hídfő station - it is located near the bridge of the same name, and so on.

Trains leave every 20-40 minutes, but it is better to look at the current schedule on the official website of the transport company - bkk.hu (there is a version in English).

If you already have a ticket or pass for public transport in Budapest, then the supplement for a one-way suburban route per person will be 310 forints. Tickets can be bought from a vending machine or from a cashier.

If there is no travel card, but you only need to get to Szentendre and go back, buy 2 single tickets and 2 suburban tickets for each person: 350 + 350 + 310 + 310 = 1320 forints. How much will it cost you to travel there / back on the route Budapest - Szentendre (Hungary).

We go to Szentendre by bus

See the bus schedule Budapest - Szentendre on the website menetrendek.hu. It's only in Hungarian, but it's easy to find the schedule. Type Budapest into the Honnan (“From”) column, Szentendre into the Hova (“Where”) column. Next, click the Kereses button. The system will show all options, travel time and price. The bus rides for about half an hour, an adult ticket costs 310 forints.

Buses on the route Budapest - Szentendre start from the bus station located at the Újpest-Városkapu metro station (next to the Arpad bridge). There are dozens of flights a day.

Sailing in Szentendre on a boat

The most beautiful and romantic way to get to Szentendre is to sail here by boat. True, ships ply the Danube only in summer. They depart from Vigado Square (Vigadó tér) and make a stop along the way near Batthyány tér.

Schedule of boats on the route Budapest - Szentendre for 2019

  1. From March 30 to April 06 - only on Saturdays, from April 13 to June 30 and from September 02 to October 27 - daily, except Monday, from July 01 to September 01 - daily. Departure from Vigadó tér at 10:30, arrival in Szentendre at 12:00, back at 17:00, arrival at 18:00.
  2. From April 19 to September 29 - daily, except Monday and August 20. Departure from Vigadó tér at 14:00, arrival in Szentendre at 15:30, back at 16:30, arrival at 17:30.
  3. From June 01 to August 31 - daily, except Monday and August 20: departure from Vigadó tér at 18:00, arrival in Szentendre at 19:30, back at 21:30, arrival at 22:30


It is most advantageous to buy a round-trip ticket, as the one-way fare is 2,540 forints, and the return ticket is 3,820 forints. There are discounts:

  • 50% - for children from 2 to 14 years old (up to 2 years old free of charge);
  • 25% for students (ISIC card required);
  • 25% - for pensioners (pension certificate required);
  • 20% - for owners;
  • 50% - for HUNGARY CARD holders (1 card - discount for 1 person).

Please note that pets are not allowed on board.

With more detailed information you can find it on the official website of the carrier - mahartpassnave.hu.

In Szentendre by car

The road by car - your own or rented () will take about 35-40 minutes. I advise you to park your car near the train station (I personally left it in the parking lot at the Spar store - for free). If you park closer to the city center, then there is already paid, and all seven days a week, and not just on weekdays.

I advise budget travelers to try the option with Bla Bla Car.

Getting from the parking / railway station / bus station to the center of Szentendre is quite simple - cross the road through a noticeable underpass and move straight. A couple of minutes and you are in the historical center of the city.


Excursions in Szentendre

In addition, you can get to Szentendre as part of an excursion. If you don’t have much time, but you want to see as much as possible, take the tour “Bend of the Danube”, within which you will visit three interesting and very colorful cities at once - Szentendre, Visegrad (do not confuse with the Czech Visegrad) and Eszterg. This tour is a group tour and is carried out by bus. For lovers of individual walks with a guide, I recommend Lyudmila and her excursion "". Finally, I personally am ready to conduct a tour of the three suburbs of Budapest for you. Read about this walk and about others in a separate article at the link above.

Finally, your obedient servant can organize a walk along Szentendra :). Contact me via , specifying your wishes. I'll put together a special offer for you.

I tell you more about excursions in Budapest and Hungary.

Sights in Szentendre

Szentendre (Hungary) is a small town, and its historical center is even smaller, so I don’t see much point in making a step-by-step route for it. Walk along the narrow stone streets, go to churches and museums, try marzipans, walk along the Danube embankment. Or determine for yourself what you definitely need to see and what is optional. In both cases, the list of main attractions with addresses and opening hours below will help you.


Conventionally, all the sights of Szentendre are divided into two categories: museums and churches. Let's start with museums.

Museums in Szentendre

Szentendre can be safely called not only the city of artists, but also the city of museums. More than 10 museums are concentrated in the historical center, each of which has something interesting and worthwhile. Add to that a more than adequate admission fee and you definitely won't want to leave Szentendre until you've seen everything. Please note that some of the museums are closed during winter. In addition, most museums are closed on Mondays even in the summer.

marzipan museum

Marzipan is one of the symbols of Hungary, and for those who do not know what it is, I will explain: a confectionery product, which is a mixture of crushed almonds and powdered sugar / syrup. There are several marzipan museums in Hungary, including in Keszthely (now there is only a cafe) and Szentendre. The latter interests us in this article. Often it is called that: the Marzipan Museum in Szentendre, although the more correct name is the Szabo Marzipan Muzeum. The museum is located on the second floor (there is a marzipan shop on the first floor), and a confectionery from the museum is located in the neighboring building.


The marzipan museum in Szentendre is small, but there is something to see there. Take a look there if only for marzipan Michael Jackson and Princess Diana, admire the scenes from famous fairy tales, see in detail the 60-kilogram sweet Hungarian Parliament, stop at the stand dedicated to Russia. I'm not sure about the adults, but the kids will definitely enjoy it.





Address: Dumtsa Jenő u. 12-14.

Working hours: daily from 09:00 to 18:00.

Entrance ticket price: 600 forints.

Museum of Ceramics Margit Kovacs

Famous ceramic artist and sculptor Margit Kovacs for a long time lived in Szentendre, since 1973 a museum of her works has been operating here - Kovács Margit Kerámiamúzeum. It currently has 11 exhibition halls. Art connoisseurs, especially ceramics and avant-garde will be satisfied.

Address: Vastagh Gyorgy u. 1

Opening hours: every day from 10:00 to 18:00.

Entrance ticket price: 1,000 forints.

City Transport Museum

Városi Tömegközlekedési Múzeum, or Szentendre City Transport Museum, is located right next to the station where trains from Budapest arrive. Exhibits are exhibited here that once drove along city streets and carried passengers. Buses, trolleybuses and trams, as well as suburban modes of transport. I like this theme - I recommend it!


Address: Dozsa Gyorgy ut 3

The museum is closed during winter.

Entrance ticket price: 350 forints.

Photo/video filming permit – 500 forints.

Microminiature Museum

The Mikró Csodák Museum presents works of art by Ukrainian craftsman Mykola Syadristy, which are so tiny that they need to be viewed with a microscope. Remember the tale of the blacksmith Lefty, who shod a flea? So, it turns out that such a Lefty existed in reality. Some of his microminiatures are exhibited in Szentendre. I recommend!

Address: Főter 18-19.

Working hours: from 09:00 to 18:00.

Entrance ticket price: 700 forints.

Retro Museum

Fans of retro in the museum will definitely like it. This is a great place to nostalgic and remember the past. The museum's exposition includes not only retro cars, including Soviet cars, but also many household items of that time, which until recently was a reality.

Address: Rev utca 4.

Working hours: from 10:00 to 17:00.

Entrance ticket price: 1,000 forints.

Wine Museum (Nemzeti bormuzeum)

I recommend to all lovers of red, white and pink to visit the wine cellar, where for a small fee the sommelier will conduct a tasting of 5-6 types of wine for you. You can then buy what you like, but I immediately warn you that prices are higher than store prices.


A walk through the cellar is included in the price of the tasting. There is also a restaurant here, prices are above average, the cuisine is not bad.


Address: Bogdanyi ut 10.

Ethnographic Museum "Skanzen"

For some reason, everyone on the Internet writes that the ethnographic museum is located outside Szentendre, a few kilometers away, but if you look at the map, you will see that it is located within the administrative boundaries of the city. Alas, it is not in the very center, so it is most convenient to get to it by car or by a local bus that departs from the bus station. In warm weather, you can walk from the center on foot - the journey will take from 40 to 60 minutes.


It is believed that Skanzen (Szentendrei Szabadtéri Néprajzi Múzeum) is the largest open-air ethnographic museum in Hungary. Once inside, you seem to be transported in time and find yourself at the houses where the Hungarian peasants once lived. not only reconstructed appearance buildings, but also their interiors. I recommend visiting the museum for history buffs and just inquisitive tourists. In total, there are about 400 buildings on its territory that recreate the rural way of life of the inhabitants of Hungary in the 18th-19th centuries.

The museum is so huge that its own railway operates on its territory. It was launched so that visitors could get acquainted with all the exhibits of Skanzen.

Official site: skanzen.hu (available in English)

Address: Sztaravodai út, but it is easier to find the museum on the map under the name Szentendrei Szabadtéri Néprajzi Múzeum (below it will be marked on the map, which you can use to build a route: walking or driving).

The museum is closed during winter.

Entrance ticket price:

  • Adult - 2,000 forints;
  • students and pensioners – HUF 1,000
  • children under 18 - 700 forints.
  • train ride on Skanzen – 500 forints
  • bike rental (per day) – 600 forints
  • scooter rental (per day) – 600 forints
  • car parking at the museum - 800 forints (for the whole day).

There are also museums in Szentendre:

  1. Collection of works by the Hungarian artist Károly Ferenczy (Kossuth Lajos utca 5).
  2. Jenő Barcsay Museum, address: Dumtsa Jenő u. 10.
  3. Christmas Tree Toy Museum (Karácsony Múzeum), address: Bercsényi u. 1.
  4. Collection of works by the Hungarian artist Béla Czóbel (address: Templom tér 1).
  5. Regional Museum (Szentendrei Képtár), address: Fő tér 2-5.
  6. Museum of Artists Ámos Imre - Anna Margit (address: Bogdányi út 12).
  7. Gallery of the artist and graphic artist Lajos Vaida (address: Hunyadi utca 1).
  8. Music Box Museum (Első Magyar Muzsikáló Múzeum Szentendre), address: Főtér 1
  9. Museum of Serbian Orthodox Art (address: Pátriarka u. 5)

Churches of Szentendre

Getting into the Sendentre churches, as it turned out, is much harder than many museums. Especially in winter when most are closed. In addition, because of the fences and narrow streets, their facades also cannot be photographed humanly. Therefore, come to Szentendre personally and admire the wonderful architecture with your own eyes.

Orthodox church Požarevačka

The Serbian Orthodox Church (Požarevačka Church) is the first religious building that is found on the way to the center from the bus and railway stations. It is located in front of the bridge over the river on the left side. You can look at the baroque church only from the outside, and if you wish, go inside to admire the iconostasis for which it is famous.

lutheran church

Also on the left side, but after the bridge, there is a Lutheran church (Evangélikus templom).

Address: Bukkos part 2.

Catholic Church of Saints Peter and Paul

Initially, this Baroque church (Szent Péter-Pál-templom) was built as an Orthodox church, but in the 20th century it was taken over by the Roman Catholic Church. Considered the largest temple in Szentendre. About 1,000 people can fit under its arches. The height of the church tower is 33 meters.

Address: Kucsera Ferenc u. 1.

Church of the Annunciation

The Serbian Orthodox Church is located on the main square of Szentendre, not far from the plague column. It is more correct to call it the Blagoveshtenska Church, since it is still Serbian. The temple itself is small, but for believers it's worth it.


Address: Fo ter 4.

Belgrade Cathedral (Saborna)

The Belgrade Cathedral (Saborna) in Szentendre was built in the 18th century; it has the tallest tower in the city - 48 meters. The temple is richly decorated both outside and inside.


Address: Alkotmany u.

St. John's Catholic Church

In Hungarian, the name of the temple can be translated as the Church of St. Janos, although it would be more correct to call it the Church of St. John the Baptist (Keresztelő Szent János katolikus plébániatemplom). It is considered the oldest religious building in Szentendre. The temple was rebuilt and expanded several times, the last this moment reconstruction was carried out in 1990. The façade was updated in 2018. I advise you to come here not only to look at the church. The temple was built on a hill and surrounded by a wall from which one can see beautiful view on Sentendra. It is especially good in the pre-sunset hours, when the sun is equal to the roofs of houses.


Address: Templom ter.

Reformed Church of Opovačka

I did not reach this church, and judging by the photo, there is nothing particularly remarkable in it. Can I go inside, I don't know. If you visit or inside the church, please write in the comments.

Address: Rákoczi Ferenc u. 14.

Church of the Transfiguration

Church of the Transfiguration (Preobrazsenszka Szerb Ortodox templom) is another Serbian Orthodox church in Szentendre. It is 21 meters long and 8 meters wide. The iconostasis of the cathedral is of significant artistic value.

Address: Bogdany utca 42.

Map of attractions in Szentendre

On the map, sights are marked with special markers: a palette - an art museum, a cross - a church. The map can be opened both on a computer/laptop and on a tablet/smartphone. To build a route, you need to click on the marker, and to see its name, just move the mouse. I will not put all the museums and churches on the map - only the most significant ones.

Hotels in Szentendre

A great option: come to Szentendre for at least one night, then continue to explore the nearby Hungarian towns and the next day go, for example, to Visegrad or Esztergom. Below is a list of hotels for different tastes and budgets. All of them are located in the center.

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There are cities that do not need any special attractions. There is enough opportunity to wander slowly through the narrow streets, untouched by road transport, and enjoy the atmosphere of ancient times hovering in the air.

But when you rest with a child, a special task arises - to diversify the rest. And do it in such a way that the trip really brings joy to the child.

On a hill in the bend of the Danube, there is a small cozy town of Szentendre. It attracts numerous tourists with its original architecture. Many old mansions, ancient churches, galleries have been preserved here.

Located 20 km from the town is considered the main habitat in Hungary for artists, musicians and others. creative people. Children here will be extremely interested not only in the atmosphere of the old streets, but also in the abundance of museums. And there are simply countless of them!

Nobody will remain indifferent. Reviews of tourists about Szentendre confirm that this is a great option for a day trip. Especially if you are vacationing in Hungary with your family.


A bit about the history of the city

Szentendre in the photo looks like a small colorful tourist town. However, he wasn't always like that. Previously, the military fortress of Ulcisia-Kastra stood in its place.

In the 14th century, the population of this place was replenished with Serbs and Greeks, who fled from persecution by the Turks. When another Serbian-Turkish conflict broke out at the end of the 17th century, Emperor Leopold I gave permission to Serbian refugees to settle in the territory beyond the Danube.

At that time, there were many wealthy merchants among them, so the place that preceded the current Szentendra quickly flourished. The beginning of the 20th century can be fully considered the second birth of the city - artists, sculptors and other creative people began to settle here.

Today, the city has many museums and galleries where you can see their work. And, in addition to standard paintings, you will find unusual, amazing exhibits in Szentendre that even children will remember for a long time.


How to get there

It is very easy to get to Szentendre from Budapest. Every 10-30 minutes commuter trains HÉV leave here from the Batthyány tér station of the red metro line. Travel time will be about 40 minutes, so if you are traveling with a fidgety child, figure out in advance what to do with him.

The journey by bus will take a little less time - 25-30 minutes. This transport departs from the bus station "Újpest-Városkapu". IN summer period you can use river boats. They depart from two marinas - Vigadó and Batthyány.


Transport in Szentendre

The town itself is small, but sometimes children get tired quickly. For these cases, you can use a taxi or municipal buses running throughout the city.

In principle, the main attractions of Szentendre are within walking distance. If you want to get to the Skansen Museum (more about it below), take the bus departing from the central stop of the city number 7. The rest of the places are located within the center.


Accommodation and meals

Mostly tourists come to this town for one day. It is located not so far from Budapest to rent a separate accommodation here. Yes, and it is quite possible to bypass its territory in 1 day. But some prefer to stay in Szentendre for a few days, because visiting all the museums at once is unrealistic. For such cases, the city has the only 4-star hotel with a spa complex and its own ice cave. In addition to it, of course, there are many guest houses.

You can have a snack during the walk in any of the restaurants. Walking along Szentendra, you will meet an incredible number of them. Children will love the colorful national atmosphere in such establishments, and adults will appreciate real Hungarian goulash.


Sights in Szentendre

There are many attractions in Szentendre. If you come here with a child, start by visiting the museums. And if without - go to central square cities. There you will see seven churches, including 6 Orthodox and 1 Catholic. In the very center of the square there is a Plague Column with a cross, next to it is the Church of the Annunciation with ancient icons and rococo windows.

It is very interesting to just wander around the city - most of it consists of narrow streets and low houses, decorated with small arches on top.

Entering them, you find yourself in the labyrinths of new and new streets, walking along which you come across numerous museums and galleries. By the way, it is in Szentendra that the narrowest street on the planet is located - its width does not exceed 1 meter, so it is extremely difficult for two to pass each other here.

The city itself can be considered a full-fledged attraction. Everything about it is colorful! Every inch of cobbled streets! But if you come here with a child, spend more time visiting museums. They should be considered in more detail.


Museums in Szentendre

In total, there are 16 museums in Szentendre. The main pride can rightfully be called marzipan. If Hungary as a whole is famous for crystal and embroidery, then Szentendre is one of the three most famous in the world specializing in this type of sweet.

In the two-story museum, the second tier is dedicated to the exhibition of marzipan figures, and the first tier houses a shop and a workshop. Children will enjoy watching the process of creating and decorating sweets, looking at bright figures.

The brightest exhibit on the second floor is a full-length figure of Michael Jackson, made for the occasion of the only concert of the King of Pop in Hungary. There is also a figure of Princess Diana, a huge Mickey Mouse, and other cartoon characters.

Museum public transport in Szentendre it is a must to visit with children, in particular boys. It was opened in 1992. Its expositions are devoted to the development of public transport in Hungary.

The territory is extensive - includes 5 exhibition halls and an open area. More than 60 historical vehicles are installed here, including trams, trains, buses.

Tourists who have visited this museum note that the place is extremely interesting for children. All vintage vehicles can be touched, climbed inside and feel like a driver. The ticket price for an adult is low, and children generally go for free.

There is no child in the world who would not love New Year and did not wait for the cherished holiday to receive a gift from Santa Claus. And decorating a Christmas tree is a process that invariably precedes a long-awaited event.

In Szentendra there is a museum of New Year's toys, at the entrance to which there is a colorful Nutcracker. It also has a shop that impresses with its assortment at any time of the year.

The museum presents toys of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a small collection of Santa Clauses, many snowmen, Christmas trees and fabulous huts. Be sure to drop in here with children - both they and adults will like it. You will immediately feel that familiar atmosphere of the holiday, even if the temperature is above zero outside the store windows.

Deserves special attention, located in the open. It is a full-fledged village that sheltered houses from all over Hungary of different periods of time on its territory.

Here you will see the folk architecture of individual regions, picturesque huts and peasant houses, a church, a school and outbuildings.

In addition to the above, there are other museums in Szentendre. Visit the following if possible:

  • Museum of winemaking, where you will learn the secrets of the production of famous varieties and taste them.
  • Museum of Ceramics Margit Kovacs.
  • Museum of Serbian Orthodox Art, which displays valuable icons and other elements of church utensils.
  • Picture gallery.
  • House-museum of the Santo family.
  • Confectionery Museum "Dobos". Here you can taste the famous Hungarian cake of the same name, invented in 1885. The peculiarity of its recipe allows the cake to be stored for 10 days. At the time when Jozsef Dobos came up with the recipe, this criterion was extremely important, because the level of development of refrigeration technology was different.

It's amazing how there is so much to do in such a small town. If you get to Szentendre with your family, try to see as much as possible.

Traveling in Hungary, you should definitely visit Szentendre - a town 20 kilometers north of Budapest. The very name of Szentendre is nothing more than Saint Andre - Saint Andrew.
This picturesque suburb of Budapest is always full of tourists. Numerous museums, antique shops, Orthodox churches and narrow winding streets running through the hills give this town a unique flavor.
ATTRACTIONS
Plague Column (1752)
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (1763)
Serbian Church (1756)
In the Margit Kovac Museum, tourists can get acquainted with the works of its founder, ceramics master Margit Kovac
In the Wine Museum there is an opportunity not only to see how the famous Hungarian wines are made, but also to taste them and even buy a couple of bottles you like.
Art lovers are advised to visit the Szentendrey Art Gallery and the Art Workshop Gallery, which periodically exhibit paintings by contemporary urban artists.
The Sabo Marzipan Museum displays an exhibition of sweets made from marzipan (including a two-meter figure of Michael Jackson), while the Dobos Confectionery Museum offers a real Dobos cake.
It is worth visiting the largest (46 hectares) ethnographic open-air museum in Hungary, which presents the folk architecture of individual regions, as well as the life of the inhabitants of villages and towns. Reconstructed peasant houses from all over the country are collected here. On Easter and the Holy Trinity, patriarchal evenings are held in the ethnographic museum.
In the XIII-XIV centuries, a Roman Catholic parish church was erected on the fortress hill of the city. Even today, the oldest hourglass in Hungary shows the time on its wall.
And now, in order... Finding yourself in Szentendra, you understand that you are in the city of masters. This cute town is all made up of museums, numerous shops and shops selling products of folk craftsmen. The indescribable atmosphere of narrow streets with cobblestone pavement, an abundance of all kinds of colors, smells, goods! Eyes begin to diverge immediately, tk. the city can only be reached along the main street, entirely consisting of outlets. But let's leave that for the way back and visit a local attraction - the Marzipan Museum.

You can't miss this museum, and you should definitely visit it at least once. The museum is small, but two floors. At the door we were met by the hostess with a tray on which were pieces of marzipan different varieties. Like it or not, but you can try! Immediately at the door is a hall behind a transparent glass partition, where you can observe the process of making marzipans and products from them. Of course, it is very unusual and interesting to admire these works of art, which are presented in the museum. You won't find this anywhere else. It is useless to talk about it, you need to see it all with your own eyes at least once.
The museum has a shop where you can buy marzipans and marzipan products. Product types here great amount... BUT! Our guide warned us that it is better not to buy marzipans here. Down the street there is another store, the owner of which is a certain Zhuzha. Well, let's go there...
In search of that store, moving down the street, you can see a lot of interesting things for different tastes! There is a wine museum, a ceramics museum, an art gallery. A bright blue color stands out for a store that sells local dark blue fabrics with a printed white pattern, as well as various products made from them. In the same store you can see old metal clichés with drawings for production, which are still used today.
I especially remember the Museum of Miniatures. This museum takes up very little space. You go into it and see that there are only microscopes around. Plus, there are posters on the walls. But when you start looking into these microscopes one by one, you see that each one is directed at a microscopic piece of metal. There is also the famous shoeed flea, and the olive branch of the world, and the kangaroo - the symbol of Australia, and even a whole caravan of camels in the eye of a needle!
On the street, you are surrounded everywhere by souvenir shops, shops, markets ... Various products decorated with Hungarian embroidery are very beautiful. Matchless tablecloths, pillows, blouses, napkins surround you with the diversity and brightness of their colors from all sides.
Good openwork dishes and other products made of Hungarian porcelain. Lovers of this kind of souvenirs will surely pick up either a plate, or a candlestick, or even a whole service.
Sometimes you can find skins of wild animals for sale. There are a lot of wild deer, roe deer, hares, foxes, wolves in Hungary. Often you can see a picture when a herd of roe deer or deer grazes right on the field near the village. And how many hares are jumping there !!! Mesh fences are specially made along Hungarian roads so that various animals do not run out onto the roadway. Meat hunters rent to restaurants, and the skins are sold in the markets.
In Hungary, you can't escape the fact that bunches of red pepper will catch your eye everywhere. This is the most popular condiment here. The name "paprika", by which sweet pepper is known, is of Hungarian origin. Pepper is sold in all kinds and different varieties. A very popular set of three types of ground pepper, packed in embroidered bags. Cheap, nice and useful. To decorate the kitchen, you can buy a bright bunch of red peppers, a beautiful bunch of onions or garlic, and homemade pickled peppers.

Another Hungarian brand is the Unicum balm. It is sold in round black bottles adorned with a red cross. In its composition, it has about forty medicinal herbs. But not everyone likes this souvenir.
Another thing is Hungarian wine, the famous Tokay. The most famous of Tokay wines is Aszu. It is made with the addition of juice from grapes affected by a special type of mold. In addition to whites, there are good red dry wines - they can also be brought home as national souvenirs from Hungary.
Souvenir dolls in national clothes come across. Very often you can see among them touching grandmothers in glasses, with a bag of aromatic herbs in their hands ... and on a broomstick!
Well, we found Zhuzha's store! A small shop outside is hung with toys. You can't tell right away what's inside. And inside there is a shop that sells the freshest and most delicious marzipans, as well as all sorts of products made from them. Here you can taste not only traditional marzipans, but also with various additives and fillings.
After visiting Szentrendre, I became a big lover of marzipans, but I have never met anyone like Zhuzha's!

Szentendre - the city of craftsmen! No one will remain indifferent, this town will hook everyone to the quick. And for sure you will want to come back here as soon as possible!
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Szentendre is a small town, but very cozy and interesting, with old streets and tiled roofs. It was founded in the 11th century on the site of an ancient Roman fortress.

After the Turkish invasion razed Szentendre to the ground, the city was rebuilt by Serbian refugees, thanks to whom Orthodox churches appeared here - today they have become one of the main attractions of the city. In addition to Serbs and Hungarians, Greeks and Romanians, as well as Germans, lived here.

The prosperous city attracted many artisans and merchants (some of the old trading houses still keep shops here), but then it somewhat lost its economic importance.

Its new heyday came at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, when artists began to settle in the picturesque town - it was they who created Szentendre's reputation, which still attracts tourists today. Moreover, getting here from Budapest is easy - buses and trains run to the city, travel time is about 30-40 minutes.

This small square is located almost in the very center of the historical part of the city. In 1752, the Plague Column was installed on it, which is interesting from an architectural point of view because it is crowned with the Orthodox cross of Lazarus.

Near the square is the famous Church of the Annunciation, built in the Rococo style. Several interesting art museums are located on the square itself, including the Ferenczi Museum and the Lajos Vajda Museum, a graphic artist, one of the founders of Hungarian avant-garde.

This is a Serbian Orthodox church, which is located literally on Fetir Square. the church is relatively small, but very beautiful, mostly in the Baroque style. In front of the church there is a beautiful fountain with a lamb symbolizing the resurrection of Christ.

Belgrade Cathedral (Saborna)

This is the highest temple in the city, built more than two centuries ago. The height of its tower is 48 meters. It is worth visiting the church for the rich interior decoration.

Location: Alkotmany u.

This is the oldest religious building in the city, which was rebuilt and reconstructed more than once (in last time in the early 1990s). The temple walls offer a magnificent view of the city.

Location: Templom ter.

Many tourists are most attracted not by art museums, but by the marzipan museum. In total, there are five of them in Hungary, but the one that was opened in Szentendre in 1994 is considered the best. Many marzipan sculptures are exhibited here - a large figure of the Chocolate Girl from the famous painting, sculptures depicting Princess Dianra and Michael Jackson, a model of the Parliament building in Budapest.

There is a hall where lace and openwork napkins are made of marzipan. The museum itself is not very big, but interesting. Here you can watch the process of making marzipans. The museum has a company store where you can buy these sweets.

Location: Dumtsa Jenő utsa 12.

As the name suggests, the museum is dedicated to the history of public transport in Hungary. It was opened in July 1992, and since then it has been popular with both residents of the capital and tourists. It has five halls and an open area. Here you can meet the most different types historic vehicles, including vintage trams and trains.

In total, about 60 of these vehicles are presented, as well as many of their models, collections of tickets, tools and infrastructure elements such as various kinds rails. Unfortunately, there is no tour as such, you will have to get acquainted with all the exhibits on your own.

Location: Dozsa Gyoergy ut 3.

Szentendre is often called the city of craftsmen and artists. And in many ways this is true. At one time, many famous Hungarian artists lived and worked here, including Karoly Ferenczi. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, he became one of the founders of a new trend in Hungarian painting, in which much attention was paid to decorative motifs.

In Szentendre, Karoly Ferenczi had a son, Beni, who also became a famous artist. The Ferenczi Museum, opened in 1951, has a very rich exposition, including works by both artists.

Location: Fő ter 2-5.

The Museum-Shop of Christmas Toys is a festive atmosphere that can be imbued throughout the year. The museum is relatively small, it has only a few rooms, but there is a rather rich collection of Christmas decorations and Christmas scenes and handmade miniatures.

Toys from a collector's point of view, perhaps not very valuable - mostly from the middle of the 19th century and jewelry made in the 20th century is widely represented. There is even a small exhibition of Soviet Christmas decorations. On the walls are stands with greeting Christmas cards. different years. The advantage of the museum shop is that most of the toys on display here can be bought.

Location: Fiastyuk utca - 9.

Hungary is a country of winemakers, and, of course, it is interesting to visit here National Museum wines and palenki, where visitors are introduced to elite varieties of wine collected from all regions of the country.

Since even in such a relatively small country, each region has unique landscape and climatic features, then the exposition in the museum turns out to be very diverse. The price of a ticket to the museum includes the price of a tasting. Here you can also buy a bottle of wine - then the tour will be free.

Location: Bogdanyi ut 10.

The Mikró Csodák Museum has an amazing collection of works by Ukrainian artist Mykola Syadristy, who, like the legendary Lefty, managed to shoe a flea, or, to be more precise, creates works so miniature that they can only be seen through a microscope.

The works of this master are exhibited in several museums around the world - part of the collection is located in the artist's homeland, in Kiev, part - in Moscow, another part - in Andorra, but a significant part of the works is exhibited in this unique museum in Szentendre (and there are only a few museums in the world microminiatures).

Location: Fő ter 18-19.

Margit Kovacs is a famous Hungarian ceramic artist and sculptor who became famous thanks to the then revolutionary use of the potter's wheel to make large-scale sculptural compositions.

She lived and worked in Szentendre, and a museum of her work was opened here in 1973, which invariably attracts the attention of avant-garde lovers. A very rich collection is presented in 11 exhibition halls.

Location: Vastagh Gyoergy utca - 1.

Ethnographic open-air museum "Skansen"

This is a very interesting ethnographic museum, the largest in the country. Many people think that it is located somewhere far outside the city, but in fact it is only a few kilometers from the historical center, while administratively it is still a part of the city. Museum visitors can see more than 240 different buildings, studying various utensils and household items.

In the museum, you can watch the process of making ceramic dishes, traditional carpets and even soap. The territory of the museum is large, and it is worth using the services of the museum railway, although you will have to pay for the ticket separately.

Location: Sztaravjdai ut.

What else can you see in Szentendre?

It's amazing how many museums and interesting old shops are actually located in such a small town! For example, those with a sweet tooth should also visit the Dobos Confectionery Museum, which prepares this famous Hungarian cake with chocolate cream according to the recipe of its creator, Jozsef Dobos. You can stop by Kovács Kékfestő, a fabric store specializing in the blue printed fabrics that made Szentendre famous two centuries ago. It's almost as interesting here as in an art museum. However, museums in Szentendre are literally at every turn. Even in the public toilet there is an exposition of old night vases.