Szentendre

Szentendre is a riverside town in Hungary with narrow cobblestone streets and colorful houses featuring red-tiled roofs throughout. A central square is surrounded by multistory buildings with painted facades in soft colors, lined with shops, cafes, and galleries.

The town became a refuge for Balkan migrants in the late 1600s who were welcomed by local rulers of the time. This link to southeastern European history shaped its architecture and religious structures that remain today.

This town has drawn artists for generations, who set up studios in old buildings and shape the place with galleries and workshops visible throughout. Traditional crafts and creative life are on display in open studios and shops where visitors encounter local artistic work.

The town sits about one hour north of Budapest and is easily reached by regular public transport that runs throughout the day. Best explored on foot through the narrow streets, with the riverbank offering views and resting spots.

A nearby open-air museum displays traditional houses and workshops from different Hungarian regions connected by a historic narrow-gauge railway. Visitors see how rural people once lived and worked, with demonstrations of traditional crafts in action.

Location: Szentendre District

Elevation above the sea: 110 m

Shares border with: Budakalász, Pomáz, Pilisszentlászló, Leányfalu, Szigetmonostor

Website: https://szentendre.hu

GPS coordinates: 47.67333,19.07250

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:30