Veszprem got the nickname “City of Queens” because it was the Veszprem bishops who crowned the wives of absolutely all Hungarian monarchs. Veszprem effectively uses its rich historical heritage, convenient proximity to Balaton and relative proximity to Budapest – to become one of the most important tourist centres in the country.

Attractions Veszprem

In Veszprem, many sights from the Middle Ages have been preserved. The most prominent is located on Fortress Hill, to which the picturesque Ferenc Rakoczy Street leads. It ends with the square of the same name as the town hall built in the 19th century. Nearby is a fire tower. Until the big earthquake in 1810, it was a clock tower, but when the local authorities decided to demolish the badly damaged building, the townspeople opposed it and offered to convert it into a fire tower.

On Var Street, there is the Bishop’s Palace, made in the Baroque style. On it is the coat of arms of the bishop with winged angels supporting garlands hanging from the vase.

On the central square rises the column of the Holy Trinity with the figures of Saints Martin, Emeric, Stephen, Mary Magdalene and George.

The Hungarian queens were crowned in St. Michael’s Cathedral, so it is richly decorated with bright stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings and intricate patterns on the walls. The oldest elements of the church are the altar and the crypt of the 10th century.

in the Diocesan Museum. Queen Gisella, an exposition of church values ​​​​of the episcopate of Veszprem of the 15th-20th centuries is presented: paintings, sculptures, chasing objects, and textiles.

At the top the Fortress Hill, one of the symbols of Veszprem is located: a monument to Queen Gisella and King Stephen I. Next to the sculpture is an observation tower, which offers a fantastic view of the Var valley.