Veszprém Castle District
Veszprémi vár
The hilltop old town of Veszprém, the "City of Queens," with its cathedral, bishop's palace, and Heroes' Gate, and the 2023 European Capital of Culture.
Veszprém is one of Hungary's oldest episcopal cities. Many queens were crowned here, which earned it the nickname "City of Queens." In 2023 it was named European Capital of Culture. A main street along the castle hill connects the Heroes' Gate, the fire watchtower (which you can climb), St. Michael's Cathedral, the Bishop's Palace, and the Gisela Chapel. At the northern end, the statues of Saint Stephen and Queen Gisela overlook the valley and the viaduct. The hilltop is compact, and a walking tour takes about 2 hours. A combined ticket for some sights costs about 4,000 forints. It's about 25 kilometers from Tihany.
Opening hours
Open all day (individual museums roughly 10:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Lóczy Cave
- Balatonfüred & Tagore Promenade
- Herend Porcelain Manufactory
- Hermit Caves (Barátlakások)
- Tihany Open-Air Ethnographic Museum
- Tihany Abbey
- Tihany Lavender Fields & Lavender House
- Inner Lake (Belső-tó)