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Tihany village in early morning light in September. Photographed from one of the geyser cones.

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Tihany village in early morning light in September. Photographed from one of the geyser cones.

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The Primatial Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed Into Heaven and St Adalbert also known as the Esztergom Basilica, is an ecclesiastic basilica in Esztergom, Hungary, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest, and the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary. It is dedicated to the Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Adalbert.

It is the largest church, and the tallest building, in Hungary. Its inner area is 5,600 m². It is 118 m long and 49 m wide. It has a reverberation time of more than 9 seconds. Its dome, forming a semi-sphere, is situated in the middle, and it has 12 windows. It is 71.5 m high inside, with a diameter of 33.5 metres, and is 100 m high from outside, counted from the crypt.

The altarpiece (13.5 × 6.6 metres, depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Girolamo Michelangelo Grigoletti) is the largest painting in the world painted on a single piece of canvas.

The basilica is also known for Bakócz Chapel (named after Tamás Bakócz), built by Italian masters between 1506–1507 out of red marble of Süttő, its walls adorned with Tuscan Renaissance motifs. It is the most precious remaining example of Renaissance art in Hungary.

The huge crypt, built in Old Egyptian style in 1831, is today the resting place of late archbishops, among others, József Mindszenty, famous for his opposition to both Nazi and Communist rule
The Major's office in the Hungarian town of Komarom. A very colourful example of Austro Hungarian architecture.

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The Primatial Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary Assumed Into Heaven and St Adalbert also known as the Esztergom Basilica, is an ecclesiastic basilica in Esztergom, Hungary, the mother church of the Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest, and the seat of the Catholic Church in Hungary. It is dedicated to the Saint Mary of the Assumption and Saint Adalbert.

It is the largest church, and the tallest building, in Hungary. Its inner area is 5,600 m². It is 118 m long and 49 m wide. It has a reverberation time of more than 9 seconds. Its dome, forming a semi-sphere, is situated in the middle, and it has 12 windows. It is 71.5 m high inside, with a diameter of 33.5 metres, and is 100 m high from outside, counted from the crypt.

The altarpiece (13.5 × 6.6 metres, depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Girolamo Michelangelo Grigoletti) is the largest painting in the world painted on a single piece of canvas.

The basilica is also known for Bakócz Chapel (named after Tamás Bakócz), built by Italian masters between 1506–1507 out of red marble of Süttő, its walls adorned with Tuscan Renaissance motifs. It is the most precious remaining example of Renaissance art in Hungary.

The huge crypt, built in Old Egyptian style in 1831, is today the resting place of late archbishops, among others, József Mindszenty, famous for his opposition to both Nazi and Communist rule
Eurostars Palazzo Zichy

Eurostars Palazzo Zichy

4 out of 5
Lorinc Pap Ter 2 Budapest
The price is HK$475 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
HK$475
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22 Jan - 23 Jan
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Room was clean and nicely decorated had problem with the heating but was fixed

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H2 Hotel Budapest

H2 Hotel Budapest

3 out of 5
Sas u.24. Budapest
The price is HK$805 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
HK$805
HK$877 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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InterContinental Budapest by IHG

InterContinental Budapest by IHG

5 out of 5
Apaczai Csere Janos 12-14 Budapest
The price is HK$1,279 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
HK$1,279
HK$1,395 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

InterContinental Budapest by IHG
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Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost

Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost

3 out of 5
36 Dob u. Budapest
Stay at this aparthotel in Budapest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)
Great location, plenty of food and drink options nearby.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost
K46 Residence

K46 Residence

3 out of 5
46 Király u. Budapest
Stay at this aparthotel in Budapest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Margaret Island and Hungarian State ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (106 reviews)
Courteous and helpful staff, great location.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

K46 Residence
TG Hotel Apartments Budapest

TG Hotel Apartments Budapest

4 out of 5
8 Október 6. u. Budapest
Stay at this aparthotel in Budapest. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and Netflix. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (290 reviews)
Excellent location lovely staff

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

TG Hotel Apartments Budapest
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