Bánhida, Tatabánya

Name: Bánhida
Address: Tatabánya, Hungary

#7 among attractions in Tatabánya

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Bánhida is the oldest quarter of the city of Tatabánya in north-western Hungary. Inhabited since ancient times, excavations in this area have uncovered finds from the Bronze Age and the Roman era. It is hypothesized that the name derives from a former landowner named Bán who owned a bridge across the Rákos River. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°34'17"N, 18°23'25"E

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Bánhida – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Szelim cave, Majk Abbey, Tatai vár, Lake Öreg.

1.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Szelim cave, Tatabánya
39 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills near the city of Tatabánya, Hungary, the Szelim cave is a hidden gem that beckons tourists with its intriguing history and natural beauty. This limestone cavern, a significant tourist attraction, offers a glimpse into the ancient past...
5.7 miSW
Monastery
Majk Abbey
146 min walk • Majk Abbey, nestled in the serene landscapes of Hungary, stands as a testament to the solitary spirituality and architectural grace of the Camaldolese monks. This secluded hermitage, located near the town of Oroszlány, was founded in the 18th century and is renowned...
6.3 miNW
History museum, Forts and castles
Tatai vár, Tata
161 min walk • Tata Castle, built at the mid 14th-century on the northern tip of Lake Öreg, is one of the jewels of Tata, Hungary. Its blooming can be dated to the reign of Sigismund of Luxembourg and Mátyás Hunyadi as the summer resort of the king and a favoured residence.
5.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Öreg, Tata
142 min walk • Lake Öreg is a lake near Tata, Hungary.
5.8 miNW
47°38'27"N • 18°19'11"E
TIT Posztoczky Károly Csillagvizsgló és Múzeum, Tata
148 min walk • Museum
5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gerecse Mountains
128 min walk • Gerecse is a mountain range in north-western Hungary, that belongs to the Transdanubian...
6.2 miNW
47°38'46"N • 18°18'58"E
Görög Római Szobormásolatok Kiállítása, Tata
159 min walk • Museum
6.2 miNW
Forts and castles
Esterházy-kastély, Tata
158 min walk • Esterházy Castle is located in Tata, next to the castle, near the shore of the Old Lake.
4 miS
Forts and castles
Vitányvár, Tatabánya
102 min walk • The Vitány Castle is a castle in Vértessomló.
1.4 miNE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture, Memorial
Turul emlékmű, Tatabánya
36 min walk • The Turul is a mythological bird of prey, mostly depicted as a Falcon, in Hungarian tradition and Turkic tradition, and a national symbol of Hungarians.
4.8 miSE
Cemetery
Körtvélyesi erdei temető, Tatabánya
123 min walk • The forest cemetery of Körtvélyes is a tourist attraction in the Vértes near Tatabánya, about 2.5 km from Szárligeti.