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The Serbian Church of the Annunciation in SzentendreBahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Szentendre

Church Hill (Templom-domb)

The viewpoint over the old town, five minutes from Fő tér · Rooftops, towers and the Danube · Free

Information
Duration
30 min
Season
All year
Who it's for
All ages; steps from the square
With a dog
On a lead

Church Hill is the rise that stands above Fő tér, with the Catholic parish church of St John at the top. You climb it by steps and alleys from the square in five minutes. From the esplanade you see the red rooftops, the towers of the Serbian churches and, behind, the arm of the Danube that separates Szentendre from the island of the same name. It is free and open all day; the light is best at sunset.

Tips

  • Climb before lunch That way you get your bearings and decide which streets to walk down.

Frequently asked questions

Do you pay to go up?

No, it is a public space.

With young childrenAs a familyWith a dog

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

A seasonal dish served by a waiter in a Teyföl apron© Teyföl

Teyföl

Restaurant · Szentendre · €€€€

What to order: Let them recommend the seasonal dish; the menu changes with what their producers bring.

Book through its website; closed Monday and Tuesday.
The terrace of Adria Café at night, with parasols and lights© Adria Café

Adria Café

Restaurant · Szentendre · €€€€

What to order: A dish from the Balkan grill on the terrace, recalling the Serbian merchants who founded the village.

To stay nearby

The reception of the Mathias Rex guesthouse© Mathias Rex PanzióSmall hotel

Mathias Rex Panzió

Five minutes from the HÉV · Garden for breakfast · Limited own parking

Why we like it: A family guesthouse with a garden on Kossuth Lajos utca, five minutes' walk from the HÉV and Fő tér; rooms and apartments for 1 to 4 people.

From Ft26,500 / night View details
The hotel terrace with sun loungers and flowers at sunset© Bükkös Hotel & SpaSpa hotel

Bükkös Hotel & Spa

Spa with sauna · Terrace with views · Adults only

Why we like it: A four-star boutique hotel with a spa and terrace in the centre of Szentendre, designed for adults and couples, half an hour from Budapest.

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