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Fót is a town in Pest county, Budapest metropolitan area, Hungary.LocationFót is about 17km north of the edge of Budapest. The North Hungarian foothills lie to the west. The nearest settlement to the west is Dunakeszi, to the northeast are Csomád and Veresegyház, to the east is Mogyoród and Budapest is to the south. The highest point of nearby Somlyó Hill reaches 287m above sea level.ArchitectureThe older areas of Fót feature the notable Catholic Szeplőtelen Fogantatás Church, built between 1845 and 1855, and the Károlyi Palace, both designed by architect Miklós Ybl.Notable residentsGábor Agárdy (1922-2006), actor of Armenian descentJózsef Cselényi (1899-1949), singer-songwriterZsolt Erdei (born 1974), professional boxerAndrás Fáy (1786-1864), politician and writerJanos Garáy (1812-1853), poet, writer, and journalistÁdám Madaras (born 1966), pentathleteAndrás Stohl (born 1967), actorTwin towns — sister citiesFót is twinned with: