EPF 2006: Szentendre (Ungheria)

Szentendre is the largest settlement of the Danube Bend, located north of Budapest along road 11, on the right side of the Danube. The quiet town has 23000 inhabitants. By car, the city can be reached in 20 minutes from Budapest, and in about 40 minutes with the communal train (HÉV - from Batthányi tér). As a result of the beautiful surrounding and warm climate, citizens of Budapest and many people have built small weekend-houses on the hills and mountainside of the area.

Szentendre is the city of arts and museums. The town hosts the famous Open Folklore Museum and one of the best known museums of the country, the Kovács Margit Museum. In addition to these, there are 16 more museums and galleries to present the rich arts and cultural life of the city.

In the neighborhood of Szentendre, Leányfalu, Visegrád and Szentendrei-island are the ideal place for those looking for swimming pools and water sports in general. In the past years, several riding schools and arenas have been opened in the proximity of the city.