Since 1987, Buda Castle has been a part of the UNESCO World Heritage list, and is known as Castle Hill in Buda. In the past, it was also the Royal Palace and the Royal Castle. It is the largest building and is located on the south side of Castle Hill. The Buda Castle District has three main elements of beauty, the Royal Palace, St. George’s Square and the historic residential area. This place is a real exhibit of the unforgettable view of surroundings. Here are many attractions lined.

The ideal location of Buda Castle has countless culturally important private and public buildings – Buda, Pest and Buda had a significant impact beyond the borders of the architecture of different periods.
Opposite the castle district and that on the Pest bank of the Danube is one of the most beautiful parliament building in the world.

At the Fishermen’s Bastion, you can locate yourself in some another world. Quiet music, soft lighting, across small tables and chairs, a kitschy colorful Christmas tree (typical Hungarian) and almost no people has been a famous trait of the place. So it may be the best place to relax and rest.

Today there are two museums, which are a pride part of Buda Castle. One of these is the Historical Museum of Budapest. It traces the history of the city from the origin up to the era of communism. The next is the Hungarian National Gallery with a monumental collection of Hungarian paintings and statues. It presents an encyclopedic collection of Hungarian art from the 10th Century to the present. Besides the museums, visitors can stroll the Buda Castle on his courtyard, to admire the architecture of the buildings and gardens in the medieval kennel.

At the Buda Castle basement, visitors can taste wines from the best wine regions of Hungary. Traversing the 500-square-meter cellar, after a wine-tasting course, there is an opportunity to learn about the local vineyards and the characteristics of the wines made from them in the history. In addition to wine and liquor tasting, wine tasting packages are sold in the basement. Items can be purchased from Winery to ensure the secure transportation of the wines  to abroad.

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I Budvári Palota, Dísz tér 17, Hungary-Budapest
Tel: (+36) (01) 375 75 33

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The Buda castle district with its limited yet beautiful streets, old houses, flickering gas lamps and great monuments is the most romantic pedestrian district of Budapest. So why not rent apartments in Budapest and make this vacation the most romantic one.

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Do you know what to see in Budapest? There are thousands of things that will attract your attention as soon as you reach the city. There are many places of great historical and cultural interest, restaurants, clubs and discos. But what immediately takes the attention is, undoubtedly, the castle of the city.

The Buda Castle, historic seat of the kings of Hungary, was even called Castillo Palacio Real. It was built on the south side of the hill near the old quarter of the Castle, (Várnegyed), famous for its baroque and medieval houses and public buildings of the nineteenth century. It is linked to Adam Clark Square and the Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd) by funicular.

The Hungarian castle is located near the Danube River. The lighting makes the castle especially beautiful at night and not to be missed. It was constructed on the hills of Buda, after the Mongolian invasion in 1241, while Buda was appointed the capital of Hungary. Since then the castle has been improved and expanded in different historical periods, especially after the attacks during independence wars and battles. There are many universities, schools, libraries and museums, many of them run by nuns.

In fact, nowadays the castle houses the Budapest History Museum, which is divided into four floors. This museum shows the history of Budapest since the end of communism. You can also see the bottom of the Royal Chapel, which was completely restored, and in the basement you can see some examples of the prisons of the era. The beauty of the gardens is wonderful: they are from the middle ages. You can also enjoy a panoramic view of the castle. Even the towers are accessible, and you can see the Parliament building, the Danube, the streets surrounding the complex and, in the sunny days, the Statue of Liberty.

This wonderful place, a symbol of excellence in the Hungarian capital, was named a World Heritage Site in 1987. It is a must on your travels to Budapest! Rent apartments in Budapest and enjoy a great and comfortable stay.