What to do · Szentendre
Szentendre Old Town and Fő tér
Information
- Duration
- 2 h
- Distance
- 2 km
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- All ages; slopes and cobbles, better a backpack than a pushchair
- With a dog
- On a lead in the streets; not allowed in churches or museums
The walk
Szentendre grew in the 18th century with Serbian and Dalmatian merchants fleeing the Ottomans, and its centre preserves that layout: narrow streets that climb and descend, courtyards, seven church towers and coloured houses around Fő tér, the main square, with the merchants' cross in the middle. From there, Dumtsa Jenő utca runs down towards the station and Bogdányi út runs parallel to the Danube, full of galleries and craft shops.
Where to go
- Fő tér and the lanes leading from it towards the river.
- The Serbian Orthodox Church of the Annunciation (Blagoveštenska), on the same square.
- The climb up Church Hill, with views of the rooftops.
- The descent to the Danube promenade.
Two hours at a leisurely pace is enough for the centre; with museums and a meal, the whole day.
Tips
- Arrive before 11:00 By mid-morning the groups from Budapest arrive.
- Look into the courtyards Many doors on Bogdányi út lead to courtyards with workshops and cafés.
Frequently asked questions
How much time do I need to see Szentendre?
Half a day for the centre; a whole day if you add the Skanzen or a museum.
Can you go with a dog?
Yes, on a lead in the streets. Not in churches or museums.
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