Veszprém, the City of Queens
The city
A thousand years of history on one hill
Veszprém is the city of Queen Gisela and King Stephen I: one of the first bishoprics was founded here, St Michael's Cathedral stands here, and according to tradition even the coronation mantle is linked to the convent in the Veszprém Valley. The Baroque character of the castle was shaped by Bishop Márton Padányi Bíró, who was also responsible for laying out Holy Trinity Square.
What to see
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Veszprém Castle and its museums
St George's Chapel, the Blessed Gisela Archdiocesan Collection, the Dubniczay Palace, the Csikász Gallery, the Tegularium, the Bakony Country House and the Dezső Laczkó Museum. From the edge of the Castle you can see Benedek Hill, the Viaduct and the Séd Valley.
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Veszprém Zoo
Hungary's first zoo outside Budapest, with around 150 species: Kids' Jungle, Chimpanzee World and the Africa House.
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Séd Valley
A hiking trail and public park along the stream, with the Margit ruins and the ruins of the Veszprém Valley convent.
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CODE Digital Experience Centre
Opened in 2025, with interactive and immersive exhibitions – including the 360° Hexagon space.
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Castle Prison Visitor Centre
Opened in 2024 in a building that served as a prison until 2003, with the exhibition “Man behind bars”.
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ONE Veszprém Aréna
Home of the MVM Veszprém handball team, one of the largest event arenas outside Budapest – and the VeszprémFest rain venue.
A festival city all year round
A TÁNC Fesztiválja · Gizella Days · VeszprémFest · Veszprém Summer Festival · Vivace International Choir Festival · Street Music Festival · Kabóciádé Family Festival · Fragrant Advent
