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Town in Pest, Hungary
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Dunakeszi a town of 44,000 people (2018) in the Danube Bend region, north of Budapest, common limit with Újpest on the left (eastern) bank of the Danube. Nicknamed as "Gate of Danube Bend".
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Dunakeszi Evangélikus templom
Jézus Szíve-templom
An esplanade built 1942-1944. In the nearby streets, built in the 1920s, are attractive houses interspersed with a couple of small artist workshops.
Szent Imre-templom
Built between 1935-1939, the first "Levente church" in the country. The towers of building of neo-Romanesque decorated with beautiful Zsolnay tiles. The nice internal architecture is similar to the early Christian basilicas. The neo-Gothic chapel of St John Nepomuk is built in 1906.
Szent Mihály-templom
This twin-towered neo-Baroque church built in 1756 and expanded in 1944 is the main architectural value of the city. Two minutes' walk away is the Heroes Statue, which commemorates the victims of the First World War.
Révész István Helytörténeti Gyűjtemény
Local history of Dunakeszi. Documents, photos, object of the everyday life Dunakeszi in the past. Plus small ethnographical collection
Dunakeszi Késő-római Kikötőerőd Kiállítás
The remains of a fort. It was the part of ripa Pannonica, Roman limes protection system. Built in the Valentinianus era (AD364-375). A number of Roman harbour forts were here, with one central and two corner towers. In these forts were the left bank of the Danube, i.e. falling into enemy territory, castrum contras range.
Kegyeleti Park
In the city's old cemetery The oldest tombstone dates back to 1841. Located here is the St Stephen's Chapel, a fine example of a rural baroque chapel built in the 18th century.
Duna part
The riverbank offers a promenade, with cozy restaurants and pastry shops. Close to Horányi ferry pier are the city's Roman monuments, the remains of one of the limes battle system. Starting here is a bike path which leads to Szob close to the Slovakian border
Dunakeszi Város Polgármesteri Hivatala
Built in 1901 by the Hungarian Equestrian Association as a village hall.
Németh Kálmán Memorial House, here is a collection of the works of sculptor Kálmán Németh (1903-1979), in his living house (Hu: Németh Kálmán Emlékház] Loc:Fót, Béke út 31.,Phone: +36 27 358130, fax: +36 27 537359, nemethkalman@netroller.hu, Mar-Oct: Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00, Nov-Feb: Tu-Sa 10:00-14:00. Admission: adults/reduced: Ft300/150). Fáy wine-press house, a historical place was a meeting place for politicians in the 19th century now a restaurant with beautiful view from its terrace András Fáy, a Hungarian author, lawyer, politician and businessman, was the first owner to this wine-press house. A famous Vörösmarty's poem was written here in this place. Nowadays the House is a famous inn place, too. (Hu: Fáy Présház. Loc: is lying Foti Somlyó vineyard, Fót, Rövid dűlő 2, one km northeast of Fót center, Phone: +36 27 395215, faypreshaz@gmail.com Tu-Su 12:00-23:00, free of charge). Károlyi Palace, built in 1850. This is Hungary's most beautiful Classical palace and its exterior was commissioned by Count Károlyi István and made by Ybl Miklós. The Count Károlyi László created a furnished gallery, for the collection of family cultural treasures and the preservation of future generations, which can be visited. (Hu: Loc:Vörösmarty tér 2., Phone: +36 27 361339, fax: +36 27 361339, lkarolyi@dunaweb.hu Previous registration is necessary). Roman Catholic church in Fót, the main attraction of the town is the Roman-Catholic church; built in romantic style, a work of the famous architects, Ybl Miklós. (Hu: Szeplőtelen Fogantatás Fóti Római Katolikus Plébánia Templom Loc: Vörösmarty utca 2., Phone: +36 27 358083, Fax: +36 (27) 360033, fotpont@gmail.com, Opening hours daily 08:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00. Guided tours: every day 08:00-12:00, 14.00-18.00 Languages: English, German; request: in the church;). Somlyó Nature Reserve by Fót, Somlyó is part of the Gödöllő mountain, which is characterized by a variegated surface – steep sides, narrow valleys, undulating parts, plains and hills. Because of the diversity of geology and formations, the flora of the mountain is also varied. A couple of different birds can be seen here and all kinds of Hungarian lizard habitats are here too. (Hu: Loc:Somlyó Hill, one km northeast of Fáy wine-press house. Phone: +36 1 3914610. Admission: free). The Reformed church of the Holy Roman Empire (Hu: Szeplőtelen fogantatás katolikus templom). More nature sights: Big Lake (Nagy-tó, Fóti-tó), Devil's Dykes. Stay: Pálma Pension & Squash (Kemény G.u.14., Tel.: +36 27 363623)
Balogh kerékpárszerviz
Bicycle sales and service.
Dunakeszi Kavicsbányató
This lake is a leftover after gravel mining. The surface of water is twenty one hectares, the average of depth of water is more than four metres. Any caught fish can not be taken from the lake. There is also photo printing facility. Buffet, fishing shop, regularly replenished fish stocks.
Dunakeszi vitorlázó repülőtér
Sport and hobby airport. Sailing, kite, helicopters, small planes. 800 m grass runway. Operator : MALEV Aero Club
Alagi lóversenypálya és tréningcentrum.
A century-old racecourse. Whilst there is no track, the best Hungarian competition horses continue to train here. The training centre provides a great opportunity to riding for visitors.
La Coma Pizzéria és Étterem
Thirty seats. Quality food and excellent service. Open BBQ terrace. Home delivery. A wide variety of pizzas plus soups, pasta, poultry, pork, beef, salads, desserts and other food specialities.
Casa Marina Pizzéria
WiFi. About forty seats. Pizzas. Home delivery. Wide selection of pork and poultry dishes.
Part Café Étterem és Panzió
International food specialities and also traditional Hungarian dishes. The guesthouse has doubles with shower for Ft12,000-14,000, free private car parking and Wifi, CTV.
Pléh Csárda Étterem
Summer garden. Air-con room. Homemade food. Delivery. Bank Card acceptance. Two courses menus. Taste the house's plum brandy (szilvapálinka) or the 'Öregbaglas-Kéthelyi' wine. Cocktails, beers and spirits.
Kikelet Panzió
Seven rooms with sixteen beds. Doubles and a quadruple all with bathroom, A/C, fridge, TV, safe. Bike rental Ft2,500 per day. Kayak rent (for max. two persons) Ft6,000 per day.
Piros Bika Panzió és Fitness
Fitness facilities.
K & H Bank, Dunakeszi fiók és ATM
Traded currencies EUR and USD. 24-hr ATM
Auchan hipermarket
A large supermarket with services as petrol station, photo processing, horticulture, home delivery. A couple snack food restaurants. About two dozen Shops (fashion; household electronics; hobby, culture and tobacco; beauty, health care). A dozen services including: Post office (M-Sa 07:00-21:00, Su 08:00-16:00, T: +36 27-540-555), OTP Bank (M-F 09:00 - 19:00, Sa 09:00-17:00, Su 09:00-14:00). Raiffeisen Bank (only weekdays). ATMs. Exchange office.
A half dozen stores. Clothes, shoes.
A large sport supermarket.
Aldi diszkontáruház
German discount store chain. Opposite is a Lidl store
SPAR szupermarket
Other unit: Toldi utca 1 (east part of the city, off from Kossuth lajos St.)
Tesco hipermarket
Free Wifi. ATMs, bakery, F & F clothing department. Free parking. Pizzeria. Exchange office. St Damian pharmacy, tobacco shop, technical store, jewellery store, Solyom fashion shop. Other unit: Tesco Fóti hypermarket (Fóti út 120)
Mézes Bolt
Many different varieties, which are sourced direct from farms. Decorative gift packages are available.
By boat
By bus
By car
The Hwy 2 (in City section called as Fő út (Main Road)) going through in the City in north-south direction. The M2 motorway (E77) passing the eastern part of the settlement.
Due to its relatively small size walking around the area is easily managable. Alternatives are buses and taxis.
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