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Description: Visegrád is a small town in Pest County in Hungary. Situated north of Budapest on the right bank of the Danube in the ... more

Visegrad ... Danube Bend, the town has a population 1,654 as of 2001. Visegrád is famous for the remains of the Early Renaissance summer palace of King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary and the medieval citadel.

Newest Review: ... the railway station. They're unusually big - my strongest ever conker was from Visegrad. Here,in the small town of Visegrad you will be able to see a quieter, prettier view of the river, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There is a ruined palace there, on top of a hill, with a visitors centre, and stalls, performers etc. This palace is where the Prince Ezterhazy (my ... more

... spelling may be dodgy) employed Haydn to compose music for his twice weekly dinner parties (but see reviews of Haydn for more on this: The view of the countryside from the palace is nothing short of spectacular. You can stay for very cheap in a pension, whi...more

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Visegrad, near Budapest (317 words)
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If you're on a trip to Hungary, please take my advice - don't stay in Budapest all the time. One of the most beautiful parts of Hungary is the small town of Visegrad, a short boat trip from Budapest up the Danube bend. The town is right by the banks of the Danube - you can take a boat there, or get off the boat at Eztergom and take a bus to Visegrad. An alternative, but less aesthetic way is to take the train. And if you go at the right time of year, you can find a large conker tree by the railway station. They're unusually big - my strongest ever conker was from Visegrad. Here,in the small town of Visegrad you will be ... Read the complete review

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