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Buda Castle ( Hungarian: Budavári Palota, German: Burgpalast) is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian Kings in Budapest. It was first completed in 1265, although the massive Baroque palace today occupying most of the site was built between 1749 and 1769.
- Jean Nicolas Jadot, Miklós Ybl, Alajos Hauszmann
- 14th–20th century
- 4.73 km² (1.8 sq mi)
- Budapest, Hungary
- Buda Castle. Built in the 13th century, the first castle was located on the south spur of Castle Hill to provide protection from attacks by Mongols and Tartars.
- Hungarian National Gallery. The Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galéria) is housed in the main wing of Buda Castle facing the Danube. A cross-section of Hungarian sculpture and painting is on display, ranging from the time of the Magyar invasion through the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, right up to the richly productive 19th and 20th centuries.
- Budapest History Museum. Occupying the south wing of Buda Castle, the four floors of the Budapest History Museum (Budapesti Történeti Múzeum) are filled with artifacts and exhibits relating to Hungary's long and rich history.
- Fisherman's Bastion. Behind the Matthias Church, at the exact spot where the local fishermen's guild built their defence installations in the Middle Ages, is the spectacular Fisherman's Bastion (Halászbástya).
The entrance to the tunnel under Castle Hill. Just in front of the Chain Bridge there is the tunnel passing through the hill on which the Buda Castle stands. It was designed by the same engineer who built the first permanent bridge over Budapest, that is to say Adam Clark. The tunnel was open for foot traffic in 1856 – today it is no longer ...
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Location: Buda Castle Hill ( West Side of Danube River) Cost: Free, Self-Guided ( Museum & Funicular Fees Below) Style: Do-It-Yourself Walking Tour ( Self Guided) Start: Széchenyi Chain Bridge ( Pest side of Danube) End: St Anne’s Church ( Batthyány Tér Metro Stop) Walking Distance: 2.6 miles.
The Castle Hill was invaded by the Turks in 1541 and remained under their rule until 1686 when the Austrian Habsburgs reclaimed it. The Turkish occupation left the Castle District in ruins. The Habsburgs initiated immediate reconstructions, preserving the old street layout and restoring many architectural features.
Feb 29, 2024 · The entrances to the Buda Castle Cave and the Buda Castle Labyrinth are located under the Royal Palace and Castle Hill, respectively. You can reach these entrances by taking bus number 16 or 16A from Deák Ferenc Square, or exploring Uri Street from Szentháromság Square.
Buda Castle & Matthias Church Tour. 51 100,592. Take a tour in the historical castle district of Budapest, visit the Buda Castle and many of the attractions and hidden gems of the Buda Castle Hill. 2 hours leisurely paced walking tour, including visit inside the Matthias Church.…. Read More ».
