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Matthias Church
A richly decorated Gothic church in Budapest's Castle District with colorful Zsolnay ceramic roof tiles.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Taksony
Pest County, Hungary · Europe
About Taksony
Taksony works well as a base: 5 minutes from Dunaharaszti, 19km from Buda Castle.
Taksony is in Pest County, Hungary, with about 6,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Dunaharaszti, about 4 km away.
Taksony (German: Taks) is a town of roughly 6,000 inhabitants roughly 23 kilometers south of Budapest, on the bank of the Ráckeve branch of the Danube known as Kisduna (Little Danube). Taksony is known for its many natural springs and tranquil scenery and serves as a haven for fishermen, boaters and summer vacationers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Taksony?
Within an hour or so of Taksony: Matthias Church (19 km), Buda Castle (19 km), Budapest Ruin Bars (Szimpla Kert) (19 km), St Stephen's Basilica (19 km).
Are there any good drives near Taksony?
The nearest famous roads are Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71).
Where is Taksony?
Taksony is in Pest County, Hungary, about 4 km from Dunaharaszti.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,129
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Hungary
- Region
- Pest County
- Timezone
- Europe/Budapest
- Coordinates
- 47.3297, 19.0669
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Essential numbers in Hungary
e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Taksony
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Buda Castle
The historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings on Castle Hill in Budapest, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Budapest Ruin Bars (Szimpla Kert)
Iconic nightlife venues built in abandoned buildings and courtyards of the Jewish Quarter, pioneered by the legendary Szimpla Kert.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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St Stephen's Basilica
Neoclassical basilica in Budapest with a dome offering panoramic city views, housing the mummified right hand of St Stephen.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Budapest's most iconic bridge and the first permanent crossing of the Danube between Buda and Pest, a symbol of Hungarian national pride.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Fisherman's Bastion
A fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Café Gerbeaud
Hungary's grand confectionery institution on Vörösmarty Square, serving cakes since 1858. Its Gerbeaud slice and dobos torte under chandeliered ceilings made it the benchmark of Hungarian pastry art.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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New York Café
Budapest's eclectic-renaissance coffee palace of 1894, all gilded twisted columns, frescoes and chandeliers: the literary headquarters of turn-of-the-century Hungary, often called the most beautiful café in the world. Expect a queue.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Taksony
- 19 kmFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.
- 31 kmMegyeri BridgeHungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.
Driving in Hungary
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.58/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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