Szentendre

• The Skanzen presents Hungarian folk culture in authentically furnished buildings that are 100 to 200 years old, in a natural setting.
• The Kovács-Margit Ceramic Museum opened in 1973 and presents the life’s work of ceramic artist Margit Kovács (1902–1977).
• The international EuroVelo 6 cycle route runs along the Szentendre section of Ady Endre Street.
• From Tanners’ Cross, you can see across the Danube to Szentendre Island and the houses in the town center.

Hungarian folk culture takes center stage at the Skanzen. The authentically furnished buildings are 100 to 200 years old, and their natural setting is also part of the open-air museum’s character. This gives the Skanzen a different focus from an art museum: here, historic buildings and their furnishings offer an introduction to folk culture, while the ceramic museum focuses on the work of one artist.

The Kovács-Margit Ceramic Museum is dedicated to Margit Kovács, a ceramic artist who received the Kossuth Prize. She lived from 1902 to 1977, and the museum opened in 1973. More than 300 figurative works are on display, spanning her entire body of work. Those interested in ceramics will find not just individual pieces, but an extensive presentation of her artistic output.

Another part of the exhibition is a reconstruction of Margit Kovács’ house on Pozsonyi Road. It is on the second floor of the new wing and includes the artist’s potter’s wheel. The works and the reconstructed home setting offer different points of focus: alongside the ceramics themselves, they also provide a tangible connection to her home and her work.

Tanners’ Cross is a wrought-iron cross on a simple stone base. Tanners from Bosnia erected it in the 18th century. From here, there are sweeping views of the Danube and the opposite Szentendre Island. The houses in the town center and the Preobrazienska Church at the foot of the hill are also part of the view. The site thus combines a historic monument with a panorama of the river, island and townscape.

Another memorial cross in Szentendre is Vine-growers’ Cross, the oldest memorial cross in the city. It was intended to protect the vineyards from storms. Together, the two crosses reflect different historical connections: the account of Tanners’ Cross records its 18th-century erection by tanners from Bosnia, while Vine-growers’ Cross is associated with protecting the vineyards. If you are interested in local history, the crosses offer two distinct points of interest.

The international EuroVelo 6 cycle route runs along the Szentendre section of Ady Endre Street. This specific location may help cyclists find their way around Szentendre. It describes the route along this section of the street, not a connection to the museums or viewpoints mentioned above.

The Szentendre tourism portal offers downloadable and printable maps of the town center and its attractions. You can use them to explore the town center or attractions in advance and choose a map format that suits your plans. If you are looking for accommodation, you can first decide what you would like to focus on: for art lovers, the ceramic museum and the Skanzen are highlights; cyclists can take the EuroVelo 6 section mentioned above into account.

Other place pages in this area: Horany, Pilisszentlászló, Dunabogdany, Szigetmonostor, Pócsmegyer, Leanyfalu and Witzegrad.

What can you see at the Skanzen in Szentendre?

The Skanzen presents Hungarian folk culture in authentically furnished buildings that are 100 to 200 years old, in a natural setting.

What can you see at the Kovács-Margit Ceramic Museum?

The museum displays more than 300 figurative works from Margit Kovács’ entire body of work. The second floor of the new wing also houses a reconstruction of her home on Pozsonyi Road, including her potter’s wheel.

What can you see from Tanners’ Cross?

The sweeping view takes in the Danube, the opposite Szentendre Island, the houses in the town center and the Preobrazienska Church at the foot of the hill.

Where does EuroVelo 6 run in Szentendre?

The international cycle route runs along the Szentendre section of Ady Endre Street.

To the broader travel overview: Szentendrei.

Useful information for planning your trip:

The Danube Bend in Hungary: Visegrád, Szentendre and Esztergom.