Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #1 in Veszprém, Hungary

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.4 km
Ascend 76 m
Descend 64 m

Explore Veszprém in Hungary with this free self-guided walking tour. The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.

Individual Sights in Veszprém

Sight 1: Szent György-kápolna romjai

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53 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Szent Mihály székesegyház

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St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica, also called Veszprém Cathedral, is a religious building of the Catholic Church that serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Veszprém and is located in the city of Veszprém, Hungary.

Wikipedia: St. Michael's Cathedral, Veszprém (EN), Url Miserend

59 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: Boldog Gizella kápolna

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The Gizella Chapel is the oldest building in Veszprém. The once two-storey chapel is located in the castle district, between the archbishop's and the grand provost's palaces. Its 13th-century frescoes are among the oldest in Hungary; Its vault keystones and chapters decorated with dragon figures are also unique. Although its original patron saint is unknown, an inscription placed above its gate in 1938 proclaims: Memoriae Beatae Giselae Sacrum, i.e. dedicated to the memory of Blessed Gisela.

Wikipedia: Gizella-kápolna (HU)

67 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Érseki palota

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Érseki palota

The Archbishop's Palace in Veszprém is one of the most significant buildings of the castle in Veszprém. The building was built between 1765 and 1776 according to the plans of Jakab Fellner. The Bishop's Palace – since 1993 – is one of the outstanding masterpieces of Hungarian Baroque architecture. The building, typically in Baroque style, forms a U-shape. The remains of the old buildings were incorporated into the palace, and then the remaining ruins of the old royal or old bishop's palace disappeared. Its library has about 60,000 volumes.

Wikipedia: Érseki palota (Veszprém) (HU)

320 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Tűztorony

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The Fire Tower in Veszprém is one of the symbols and oldest buildings of Veszprém.

Wikipedia: Tűztorony (Veszprém) (HU)

1889 meters / 23 minutes

Sight 6: Vekker Közösségi Centrum

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The Christian Community of Veszprém is a Christian community founded and centered in Veszprém, based on Judeo-Christian revelation. Its senior pastor is Tamás Fóris.

Wikipedia: Veszprémi Keresztény Közösség (HU)

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Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.

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