Esztergom still is the seat of the primas of the Roman Catholic Church in Hungary. The Kereszteny Museum has the largest ecclesiastical collection in Hungary and its cathedral, the Esztergom Basilica is the largest church in Hungary. Esztergom used to be the capital of Hungary from the 10th to around mid 13th century. It was also the Royal Seat until king Bela IV moved to Visegrad and later to Buda. The city lies on the banks of the Danube River forming a boundary between Hungary and Slovakia. One of the biggest landmarks of Esztergom is the notable Maria Valeria Bridge that had to be rebuilt after the Germans destroyed it in 1944.
With the local hot springs helping Esztergom to become a popular tourist resort it has also attracted the attention of various developers and real estate investors. The local bricks, machinery, wine, cloth and the ironware industry provide a steady flow of employment options that influence the local market. The charm of old time living coupled with modern life has provided a getaway for people who want to retire in peace.
