Climb up to the top of the 48 m tower and take in the amazing view of the castle district, which has been renovated recently, and the downtown area. This is one of the top attractions of Veszprém. Read more.
A popular haunt of the wine and jazz lovers of Veszprém. Gets pretty busy in summer. The aim of the owners is to shake up Veszprém's cultural life with jazz events, wine festivals and pálinka feasts. Read more.
This Neo-Romanesque style church in the heart of Veszprém dates back to the 10th century, and is allegedly the oldest cathedral in Hungary. It was erected in honour of St Michael the Archangel. Read more.
You can pet the macaques on the monkey trail, and see a giant giraffe, zebras, elephants, lions & tigers. Ask about feeding times at the entrance, so you can catch a glimpse of more reclusive species. Read more.
Housed in one of the grandest landmarks of the Castle District, the collection highlights the avant-garde of the 1910s and 1920s, art between the two world wars and works from the past 50 years. Read more.
One of the best Veszprém eateries. Varied menu with a focus on Italian cuisine. The wine list features the products of acclaimed Hungarian winemakers. Degustation menu and á la carte. Read more.
A recent EU-funded renovation project left waterfalls, white-washed houses, neat benches and bushes and reconstructed ruins in the valley. There's a walking trail connecting the zoo and the castle. Read more.
There's a museum in the multi-storey tower, which is the most well-preserved part of the castle. Wander around the walls, and marvel at the view from the building's highest point. Open all year round. Read more.
Across the street from Kinizsi Castle. Especially recommended for kids - they can see outdated phones and send a message from an old, gigantic telex machine - but adults will enjoy the exhibition too. Read more.
Spectacular mosaics: some of them original, some of them replicas, all of them worth seeing. Kids will love the interactive multimedia displays in the visitor centre, if not the 2000-year-old ruins. Read more.
