Hungary's Basilica, the largest cathedral on the Danube River

[Esztergom Town] One of the three Danube towns, a must-see attraction when visiting Budapest. In the 13th century (600 years ago), it was the capital of Hungary, the coronation place of the first king, and the headquarters of Hungarian Christianity. However, the town is now made up of small, single-story houses, and is not very large. The narrow streets are quiet, and after 600 years, it has become almost an ordinary village. I didn't see any outsiders, and there weren't many vehicles, so it doesn't seem to be a bustling place. Esztergom Basilica is also called the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but it holds a very high status in Hungary and is even called a "holy temple." It is the largest cathedral in Hungary. Built in 1820, its dome has a diameter of 53.5m and a height of 100m. When traveling abroad, I love visiting museums, churches, and palaces. These are the places where a country's highest level of culture, art, and architecture are concentrated, often making people want to linger. The cathedral is built on a steep slope, and you have to climb steps from the parking lot to reach it. The exterior of the cathedral is gray, without ornate decoration, making it relatively simple compared to other European churches. The interior of the cathedral is tall and spacious. Apart from the frescoes on the altar, there are no common furnishings such as sculptures. The interior decoration is magnificent and elegant. When we went, there were only a few visitors in the cathedral, and the whole hall was empty and quiet. There aren't many works of art. On the tall arches, the gold leaf patterns, though old, still shimmer with a dark, gorgeous luster, solemn and respectful. It is said to be the second largest cathedral in Europe and the fourth largest in the world. But I feel that St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, Milan Cathedral in Italy, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Seville Cathedral in Spain, and Westminster Abbey in the UK are all quite large. As for the ranking, just take it with a grain of salt~ 👍 Most recommended: Esztergom Town, one of the three Danube towns that are a must-see in Budapest, was once the capital of Hungary and has a history of more than 600 years. 🌟 Highlights: Esztergom Basilica, also known as the Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is known as the holy temple of Hungary. It is the largest cathedral in Hungary and the seat of the archbishop. It is solemn, magnificent, tall, and awe-inspiring. 👍 Most recommended: The main entrance of the cathedral is generally not open, and you have to enter through a small side door. Because it is not in the city center, there are not many people in the cathedral on a daily basis. There is no need to buy tickets. There is a large parking lot at the foot of the mountain below the church, making parking very convenient. 🚉 Transportation guide: Esztergom Town, Szentendre Town, and Visegrád Town are combined into the three Danube towns. They are located among the mountains, about 1.5 to 1 hour's drive apart. The three towns are not far from each other and can all be visited in one day.