Tourists walking in the street, Szentendre, Budapest, Hungary

Szentendre is a riverside town in Pest county, Hungary, near the capital city Budapest. It is known for its museums (most notably the Open-Air Ethnographic Museum), galleries, and artists. Due to its picturesque appearance and easy rail and river access, it has become a popular destination for tourists staying in Budapest. There are many facilities including shops and restaurants catering for these visitors.The name of the town is ultimately based on the Medieval Latin form Sankt Andrae (English: St.Andrew).Szentendre, the settlement has a variety of names according to language. The Hungarian name for the town in Szentendre, which is also the German name.