Érd

Érd is an administrative center with special city rights in Pest County, located in the Budapest metropolitan region. The town covers extensive land area and serves as a significant hub for the surrounding communities.

The settlement was first documented in written records around 1243 as a Hungarian community. Ottoman forces took control during the 1500s, marking a significant shift in the town's development until their eventual withdrawal.

The town has maintained a Hungarian Geographical Museum where visitors can explore exhibits about explorers and research from across the country. Local communities gather in public spaces that reflect the region's connection to education and discovery.

The town connects to Budapest and surrounding areas through bus lines and railway stations available throughout the city. These transport links make it easy to explore the region and reach nearby destinations.

A 17th-century Ottoman minaret still stands in the town, one of only three such structures remaining in all of Hungary. This tower represents a rare reminder of the long period of Ottoman influence in the region.

Location: Érd District

Location: Pest County

Shares border with: Százhalombatta, Ráckeresztúr, Martonvásár, Tárnok, Sóskút, Biatorbágy, Törökbálint, Diósd, Budapest, Halásztelek, Tököl

Website: https://erd.hu

GPS coordinates: 47.38333,18.91667

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:31