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Balassa Bálint Museum
Balassa Bálint Museum-December 2024
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Dec 22, 2024

　　This museum, in an 18th-century baroque building, has a small collection of black-and-white photos of the excavations of the town's castle, as well as a wealth of archaeological finds, a display of model boats and a collection of Hungarian coins through the ages.

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Castle Museum
Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia
　　The Castle Museum is housed in the former Royal Palace, built mostly by French architects in the 12th century during Esztergom’s golden age. The palace was largely destroyed by the Turks; today the structure is a combination of modern brickwork and medieval stone masonry. Highlights among the 20-odd rooms are...
Christian Museum
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Mária Valéria Bridge
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　　This surprisingly interesting (and quite high-tech) museum has exhibits on all aspects of the history of Hungary's greatest river, including its mighty floods and how best to control them. With all the hands-on exhibits, it’s a great place for kids. ...
Balassa Bálint Museum
Danube Bend & Western Transdanubia
　　This museum, in an 18th-century baroque building, has a small collection of black-and-white photos of the excavations of the town's castle, as well as a wealth of archaeological finds, a display of model boats and a collection of Hungarian coins through the ages. ...
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