Discover the basics of traditional bookbinding and create your own elegant, hand-stitched hardcover notebook (15 × 8 cm)! During the workshop, you will learn one of the classic techniques of bookbinding while working with beautiful hand-marbled papers. Ebru, the art of painting on water, was introduced to Europe and Hungary through Turkish influence and has … Read more
We warmly invite everyone to join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the charming garden of the Esztergom Mosque (Dzsámi) and Veprech Tower for the Rose Festival. For centuries, the rose has been one of the world’s most beloved and extraordinary flowers. Its beauty, fragrance, healing properties, and … Read more
On the Night of Museums, we welcome our visitors not only with exciting programs but also with an authentic Turkish atmosphere. Enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee while live music fills the surroundings of the Mosque. “A cup of coffee shared together remains in the heart for forty years.” The musical atmosphere of … Read more
Join a special guided tour led by Ildikó Illés Gróhné and gain insight into the history of the Mosque and the historical periods connected to the building. During the tour, you will learn about: • the history of the Mosque• the Ottoman period• the significance of the Veprech Tower• the cultural heritage of the building … Read more
On June 20, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, children and creative adults are welcome to join our lantern-making workshop. With the guidance of Ildikó Illés Gróhné, you can create unique lanterns from cardboard and take them home. • No prior registration required• Suitable for children• Join anytime between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM• Free … Read more
During the Night of Museums, join a special Turkish motif painting workshop led by Derya Ocak. We invite you to a unique creative experience where you can get acquainted with one of the most iconic symbols of Turkish decorative arts: the Ottoman tulip. In Ottoman art, the tulip symbolized beauty, renewal, abundance, and elegance. During … Read more
On the occasion of Children’s Day, the Esztergom Mosque and the Veprech Tower will come to life! On this special day, children are invited on an exciting journey through time: among the medieval castle walls, historical games, skill challenges, and magical adventures will come alive. Try your hand at agility tasks inspired by medieval duels, … Read more
We invite you to an imaginative journey to Ottoman-era Buda, where history and storytelling meet in a special family program. Adult visitors can meet Margit Schmöltz, co-author of the historical novel “Buda & Pest – A City Through Its Stormy Centuries.” The program includes a reading from the chapter “The Water Fairy of the Buda … Read more
We warmly invite you to a special musical storytelling journey at the Esztergom Džami! The Aranyalma Duo (Bernadett Gebri and Zsolt Vaskó) brings you a magical Turkish folktale, enriched with live music, interactive play, and lots of smiles. This performance is more than just a story:The audience becomes an active part of the tale, where … Read more
The Esztergom Mosque welcomes visitors with a special exhibition: Orsolya Takács, an ebru artist, presents her exhibition titled “Marble Universe,” offering insight into the world of traditional Turkish ebru art. Ebru, or paper marbling, is an art form originating from Central Asia and developed during the Ottoman Empire. In this technique, the artist creates patterns … Read more