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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Hungary  /  Central Transdanubia  /  Veszprem County  /  Veszprem  /  Castle Hill (Veszpremi Varhegy)

Castle Hill (Veszpremi Varhegy), Veszprem

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Learn about the national legends at Castle Hill (Veszpremi Varhegy), known through history as the "city of queens" because of the royalty that lived there. Take a walk around the complex and see the medieval fortress, with a round structure and pointed towers. Visit the grand statue of the first Hungarian king, Istvan, and Queen Isabella. Stop for a break in one of the many cafes and restaurants, where you can grab a coffee and try some of the famous Hungarian cakes. Castle Hill (Veszpremi Varhegy) is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , international travel planner Edition.
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  • By 351pennyk
    Very nice Gisella Hotel where I stayed. Pics from my room window also from the hotel grounds as well as from the cross on the mountain. The entire area is beautiful šŸ˜ 
    Very nice Gisella Hotel where I stayed. Pics from my room window also from the hotel grounds as well as from the cross on the mountain. The entire area is beautiful šŸ˜  more »
  • By Soccca
    At the time of our visit (sunny day, about 9 a.m.) we were the only visitors, so it was a kind of disappointment for us. We couldnā€™t even drink a coffee. We planned to explore the castle hill at... 
    At the time of our visit (sunny day, about 9 a.m.) we were the only visitors, so it was a kind of disappointment for us. We couldnā€™t even drink a coffee. We planned to explore the castle hill at...  more »
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