The History of Leányfalu

Leányfalu is nestled 27 kilometers north of Budapest, at the foot of the Visegrád Mountains, between the Vörös-kő and Nyerges hills and the majestic Danube River. It has been an independent settlement since 1949 and a large village since 1970. As a prominent resort area, it is the oldest and most beloved holiday destination in the Danube Bend, forming part of the Danube-Ipoly National Park. Its area spans 15.4 km² (1537 ha), with a permanent population of 3824 in 2017, residing in 1153 dwellings.

GPS coordinates: 47.71607, 19.088, EOV coordinates: 653043, 263586. Its twin towns are Penzing in Bavaria since 2001, and Bánffyhunyad in Transylvania since 2008.

The first traces of Leányfalu’s history reach back to antiquity. As a result of the Roman Empire’s conquests, from 106