Szentendre is a city in northern Hungary, in Pest county, on the Danube, 20 km north of Budapest, with a population of 25,963 (January 2011). The timber, machinery and paper industries have developed here, and there is also a river port. Szentendre is a tourist and recreation centre, and there are also many museums.
- Exploring Szentendre is definitely different from any other tourist town. There are no typical museums or designated sightseeing paths. This Balkan-Mediterranean town founded by Serbs is discovered during a leisurely walk through the narrow streets. It is up to you whether you stop at one of the hundreds of stalls with local wines, enter a local gallery, or maybe indulge in an aromatic coffee.
- The narrow Bogdányi út street is the largest market in Szentendre. It is here that you will find a lot of local shops. And here you can buy literally everything, from the ubiquitous paprika, through local wines, the famous herbal liqueur Unicum, to regional Hungarian costumes, napkins, or handicrafts.
- As befits a “Mediterranean” settlement created by the Serbs, although on the Danube we can see Orthodox churches here. The most interesting temple stands at the highest point of the city. The former Orthodox church is today the church of St. John the Baptist. To reach it we have to climb to the top by narrow stairs. From here we have an interesting view of the center of the town.
- The triangular Fo Ter Market in Szentendre is where the most important streets intersect. In its center stands a plague cross from 1763, a votive offering for the end of the epidemic. The Annunciation Church with a 28-meter high tower also stands on the market. The market is additionally decorated with colorful decorations in the form of lanterns hanging above our heads.
- The Marzipan Museum is the most interesting place on the map of Szentendre. Looking into a small tenement house, we have the opportunity to see real works of art made of marzipan. The Hungarian Parliament is made of marzipan, fairy tale characters, Princess Diana, Superman and Michael Jackson made of marzipan! You just want to bite or at least lick… everything looks great, but each of the exhibits is behind glass. Of course, for their safety, this is the best solution. In the Marzipan Museum, you can also taste this unusual delicacy and then go shopping in the local shop.
- The Wine Museum is another unusual place in Szentendre that you must see. Vineyards are the national pride of the Hungarians, so it would be a sin not to taste their noble drinks. Going down to the cellars of the Labirintus (labyrinth) restaurant, we can learn about the specifics of Hungarian wines from 22 regions and over 150 wineries and, most importantly, taste the most exquisite drinks.
- Langosz is a must-try when visiting Hungary. What is langosz? It is a traditional Hungarian fast food, a yeast cake fried in deep oil and served with sour cream and grated cheese, or in a more luxurious version with vegetables or meat. Iconic langosz bars include Álomlángos Szentendre, Fantázia Lángos Büfé, Lángos. The Danube boulevard is a perfect place for dinner with a view of the lazily flowing river. There are many good restaurants here, where you can taste typical Hungarian cuisine, with goulash at the forefront, of course with an additional glass of Hungarian wine. The best restaurants in Szentendre: Passata, Teyföl, Corner Szerb Étterem, Dalmát Szamár Bistro, Aranysárkány Vendéglő, Korona Étterem.
