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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
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Continental Hotel Budapest

4.5 out of 5
Dohany Utca 42-44 Budapest
The price is NZ$260 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
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22 Feb - 23 Feb
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Superb location, great staff, service and facilities.

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H2 Hotel Budapest

H2 Hotel Budapest

3 out of 5
Sas u.24. Budapest
The price is NZ$215 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
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22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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Corinthia Budapest

Corinthia Budapest

5 out of 5
Erzsebet krt 43-49 Budapest
The price is NZ$344 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
NZ$344
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,469 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, nice pool, really good breakfast buffet!

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Corinthia Budapest
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Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost

Elisabeth Downtown Apartments by FirstHost

3 out of 5
36 Dob u. Budapest
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Great location, plenty of food and drink options nearby.

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TG Hotel Apartments Budapest

TG Hotel Apartments Budapest

4 out of 5
8 Október 6. u. Budapest
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Loved the quaintness of the building. We booked the Comfy room, it was spacious and very comfortable. Everything you needed was there, and it was spotlessly clean. The location was great. Once we got our bearings it was perfect. Our closest underground was Deak Ferenc Ter which is the station to ...

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7seasons Apartments Budapest

7seasons Apartments Budapest

4 out of 5
Király utca 8 Budapest
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Possibly the best location in Budapest. Nice clean apartment and great breakfast.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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