There are many great old towns in Hungary, famous for their well-preserved historic buildings, picturesque streets and cultural treasures. Here are our top 10 most beautiful old towns in Hungary:

Budapest: The old town of Buda, especially the Castle District, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hungary. In the old town of Budapet you will find the Buda Castle, the Fisherman’s Fortress and the Matthias Church, among others.

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Eger: Eger is famous for its baroque architecture and has a well-preserved old town with highlights such as the Eger Castle, the basilica and narrow streets with old buildings.

Sopron: One of Hungary’s oldest cities, close to the Austrian border, Sopron offers a beautiful old town with Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance buildings such as the Fire Tower and the Goat Church.

Pecs: The Old Town of Pecs is rich in historical and cultural treasures, including the Pecs Cathedral, the Gazi Qasim Pasha Mosque and the Zolnai Quarter.

Veszprem: Also known as the “Queen’s City”, the city near Lake Balaton has a picturesque old town with the Veszprem Castle, the Bishop’s Palace and the Gisela Chapel.

Györ: The old town of Györ is known for its beautiful baroque buildings such as the Bishop’s Palace and St. Radislaus Cathedral. The many churches and monuments are also worth seeing.

Szentendre: This small town on the Danube near Budapest is known for its cobbled streets, colorful houses and the many museums and galleries that reflect the region’s cultural heritage.

Köszeg: A small town with a well-preserved medieval old town dominated by the Jurisics Castle. Köszeg is also known for its beautiful town houses and the Sacred Heart Church. Close to Austria.

Esztergom: The old town of Esztergom was once the capital of Hungary and is home to the largest cathedral in the country. The city is rich in historic buildings and is located on the Danube near Slovakia.

Hollokő: A UNESCO World Heritage Site that is considered a living open-air museum. The old town of Hollókő consists of great farmhouses. In the north of Hungary.

In our opinion, these 10 old towns in Hungary are full of attractions and worth a visit. There are of course many more great old towns in Hungary.