Esztergom, Hungary is located about 44 miles from Budapest and was originally the religious and political center of Hungary.
Featured above is the Basilica of Esztergom, Esztergom Castle and Vizivaros Parish Church.
The Basilica of Esztergom, is a Roman Catholic basilica and the largest Christian building in Hungary. Located on a hill high above the Danube River, overlooking the town of Esztergom. Construction was completed in 1869,.
Sitting next to the Basilica is Esztergom Castle, a medieval castle in built on the site of an ancient Roman fortification Iit has been the seat of the Hungarian Catholic Church since the early 10th century. It was the seat of the Hungarian kings from the 11th century until the 13th century.
Situated below the Basilica and castle is the Vizivaros Parish Church located on Mindszenty tér, the main town square. It was built in the first half of the 18th century by the Jesuits in honor of St Ignatius of Loyola.
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