Szentendre, Szentendre sights, Nogamstar

Szentendre, this neat town with a decidedly Mediterranean feel to it lies barely 20 km from Budapest (suburban trains departing from Batthyany Square every 20 minutes reach it in 30-40 minutes), and it has gained a solid reputation as a popular tourist excursion spot. Szentendre has preserved its 18–19th century compact and unified layout. Its picturesque setting on the Danube, its architecture and historical monuments all contributed to the formation over the years of colonies of painters, sculptors and artists who lived and still live today in Szentendre. more »

The right-hand side of the Danube, Friend

The landscape to the north of Budapest is shaped by the river and the hills. You can easily get out into the countryside along the winding main road that follows the former Roman Limes, or by taking one of several cycling routes that are being constructed. But the best way to appreciate the river and its sights is to board a boat travelling from Budapest through the Szentendre Danube branch as far as Visegrad. more »