cathedral
Esztergom Basilica
Largest church in Hungary, standing on a hill above the Danube bend opposite Slovakia and beside the Maria Valeria bridge.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Štúrovo
Nitra Region, Slovakia · Europe
About Štúrovo
Štúrovo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Obid, 20km from Danube Bend (Visegrád).
Štúrovo is in Nitra Region, Slovakia, with about 9,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Obid, about 6 km away.
Štúrovo () is the southernmost town of Slovakia, situated on the river Danube not far from the mouth of the Hron. Connected by the Mária Valéria Bridge it forms a cross-border urban area with the city of Esztergom in Hungary. In 2023 the town had a population of 9,361, two-thirds of whom belong to the HungarianRead more
minority. Administratively, it is part of the Nitra Region and the Nové Zámky District.
Štúrovo / Párkány is a popular summer holiday destination with the Vadas Thermal Resort, the biggest aquapark in Slovakia. It is also an industrial and commercial center of local importance with lively cross-border traffic, an industrial park, railway junction, hotels, casinos, supermarkets and the annual Fair of Saints Simon and Jude.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Štúrovo?
Within an hour or so of Štúrovo: Esztergom Basilica (1 km), Danube Bend (Visegrád) (20 km), Megyeri Bridge (33 km), Matthias Church (40 km).
Are there any good drives near Štúrovo?
The nearest famous roads are Donovaly Pass, Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71) and Certovica Pass.
Where is Štúrovo?
Štúrovo is in Nitra Region, Slovakia, about 6 km from Obid.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,361
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Slovakia
- Region
- Nitra Region
- Timezone
- Europe/Bratislava
- Coordinates
- 47.7950, 18.7175
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Essential numbers in Slovakia
Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Štúrovo
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Danube Bend (Visegrád)
Where the Danube makes a dramatic S-shaped bend through forested hills, with the royal castle of Visegrád and the artists' town of Szentendre.
20 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
Megyeri Bridge
Hungary'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.
33 km · about 40 min drive
cathedral
Matthias Church
A richly decorated Gothic church in Budapest's Castle District with colorful Zsolnay ceramic roof tiles.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Hungarian Parliament Building
A breathtaking neo-Gothic masterpiece on the Danube riverbank and one of the largest parliament buildings in the world.
40 km · about 45 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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
castle
Buda Castle
The historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings on Castle Hill in Budapest, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Széchenyi Thermal Baths
One of the largest public thermal bath complexes in Europe, a grand neo-baroque palace filled with steaming mineral-rich pools.
41 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Štúrovo
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 33 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.
- 40 kmFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.
Driving in Slovakia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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