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The Neo-Baroque statue was made by sculptor József Róna for the town of Zenta, but the town could not afford the price. The monument was bought in 1900 as a temporary solution until the planned equestrian statue of King Franz Joseph was completed. This never happened, so Prince Eugene remained on his plinth. The plinth is decorated with two bronze reliefs showing the capture of the earth-works in Zenta and the decisive cavalry charge in the Battle of Zenta in 1697.

This spectacular fountain shows a group of hunters led by King Matthias Corvinus together with hounds, a killed deer, Galeotto Marzio with a hawk, and Ilonka Szép with a doe. This group of people stands between fallen rocks with water running down into a basin. The fountain was made by sculptor Alajos Stróbl. The dead deer was modelled upon a majestic stag killed in 1896 by poachers in the forest owned by Stróbl.

Two pairs of lions guard the monumental gate leading into Lion's Court. The four statues are the works of János Fadrusz from 1901. The animals standing on the outer side of the gate are menacing, while the inner ones are calm and dignified. One lion was broken in two pieces during the war, but it was recreated in the 1950s.

It was built in 1903 according to plans of Alajos Hauszmann. It was hit by a bomb in World War II, and was demolished in 1971. It was rebuilt between 2017–2021. There is an exhibition about history of the Royal Guard.

The Neo-Baroque riding hall was built between 1901 and 1903 in parallel with the construction of the Royal Palace. It was hit by a bomb in World War II, and was demolished in 1954. Rebuilt between 2017–2020. It's used as an event venue.

The statue of the Hortobágy horseherd taming a wild horse used to stand in front of the Royal Riding Hall. It is the work of György Vastagh from 1901. The statue was displayed in the Exposition Universelle in Paris (1900). The damaged statue was removed during the 1960s, but it was later restored and erected in the western forecourt of the palace in 1983.

The exhibition commemorates the life and the greatest work of the architect Alajos Hauszmann.

It's a circular bastion on the southern slope of the Castle Hill. It was restored in the 1950s by excavating, conserving and partially supplementing its medieval walls. The Rondella was the southernmost tip of the outer belt of the medieval castle and one of the largest fortifications, its internal diameter is larger than 33 m.

The Tower is one of the characteristic structures of the southern end of today's Buda Castle. It stands on the corner of the southern closing wall of the Castle, next to the Ferdinánd Gate leading from Tabán to the Palace. Its cylindrical thin, completely vertical wall was built of quadrangular stones, and a small terrace with portholes and a wooden shingle roof was formed in the head of the “mace”. The body of the tower is of medieval origin, but the upper part was made entirely in the middle of the 20th century.

Built between 1803–1806 in Neoclassical style according to plans of Mihály Pollack and Johann Aman architects as the home of the Sándor family. In 1867, following the idea of Prime Minister Gyula Andrássy, the Hungarian state first rented it out, and in 1881 bought it permanently as a government residence. Between 1867 and 1945 (with minor interruptions) it served as the residence of the current Hungarian Prime Minister, and was also the site of several government meetings. It was almost completely destroyed in World War II, after that it was used as a museum warehouse for a long time. Its external image was only repaired in 1989–1990, and its complete (external, internal) restoration was carried out between 2000 and 2002. The interiors are original from 1806, and the furniture reflects the conditions between the two world wars. It has served as the official residence and workspace of the President of Hungary since 2003.

The Baroque monastery was built in 1736 by the Carmelite order on the former site of a mosque that was destroyed in 1686 during the siege that liberated Buda from Ottoman occupation. The order received the real estate in 1693 and completed the new monastery and church by 1736, but it was consecrated only in 1763. Two decades later, Emperor Joseph II disbanded the order and converted the property into a theatre by imperial order in 1786, "for the delectation of high-ranking court officials". Some notable performances included Beethoven and the premiere of Bánk Bán. It is the current seat of the Prime Minister of Hungary.

Built between 1787–1789 and was significantly remodeled in 1902. The classicist Teleki Palace, completed in 1789, became the property of Archduke Joseph Karl in 1892, who transformed it in Historicizing style. It was badly damaged during the siege of Buda in 1945, demolished in 1968, and replaced by a medieval ruin field and a museum below ground level in the 1980s.

Built between 1895 and 1897 based on the plans of Mór Kallina. The Neo-Renaissance style, four-story, large-domed building suffered severe damage during World War II. After the war, the damaged dome and upper floors were demolished because, according to the professional position at the time, tall, damaged buildings that did not fit the castle complex had to be demolished to two floors. Renovated in 2012–2014.

Parade Square is a north to south elongated area, bordered by one- and two-storey hundred years old houses. Major houses of the square: Dísz tér 3: The two-storey building which the back facade oriented towards the Danube, the main facade facing on the square. In 1748, builder Marton Siegl erected a new two-story Baroque palace for Palatine Batthyány Lajos. After the World War II it was restored in its 18th century shape with a Baroque facade Above the balcony the Batthyány family coat of arms can be seen. Dísz tér 4-5: since 1686 Baroque buildings were erected. From this period have survived only in the downstairs rooms. In 1908 it was rebuilt in Art Nouveau style. In 1930s, the Papal Nunciature home. After the World War II damage, it was restored with a new, uncharacteristic facade. Dísz tér 9: two-storey Romantic house built in 1869. Ferenc Móra lived here, who was a Hungarian novelist, journalist, and museologist. Dísz tér 10: one-storey Baroque house built around 1760. Dísz tér 11: one-storey building with Classicist facade and Neo Baroque door with decorated window framing. Dísz tér 12: medieval house. In 1688 the mayor rebuilt, in 1850s again remodeled as a two-storey classicist building. At the beginning of the 20th century it was completely rebuilt, this time in Neo-Baroque style. Dísz tér 13: this one-storey house is probably the most beautiful building on the square. It gained its present shape during the 1815 reconstruction. The main ornament of its Classicist style facade is three small reliefs above the top row of windows depicting Greek and Roman mythological scenes. There is a beautiful wrought iron door in the doorway in front of the stairwell on the right.

One-storey Baroque building. An arcaded corridor runs along the courtyard side, and the upstairs rooms are decorated with frescoes in good condition. In 1760 it became the property of the de la Motte family, who expanded it and made it a Baroque palace. At that time, the arcaded corridor of the courtyard side also be made. The de la Motte family could not enjoy the ornate little palace for long because they sold it. In 1773, the new owner became József Kajetán, a pharmacist. After World War II, complete renovation began in 1962. It was then that the original, mostly Baroque-Rococo wall paintings of the interlocking upstairs rooms emerged from later layers of paint. The decorative painting, which has survived in good condition, is believed to have been made in the 1760s or shortly thereafter, and its creator is unknown. The figural parts mostly depict biblical scenes and landscapes, the ornamental parts are characterized by a variety of floral motifs and a rich world of colors. Today a lifestyle history museum can be found here.

Made by György Zala in 1893. The statue commemorating the War of Liberation of 1848–1849. The revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire, ruled by the Habsburg dynasty.

The original sculpture was made by György Vastagh and erected in 1935, the current one is a copy made by László Marton, which was placed here in 1998.

Underground exhibitions: The Hall of Statues of Hungarian Kings, Medieval Stonework, Waxworks of the Opera, Medieval Stone Monuments, Cave Exhibition, Maze of Darkness. It's 1000 m long, and can be explored in about half an hour.

One of the best known monuments in Budapest. This is the large white tower and lookout terrace complex. It is one of the most important tourist attractions due to the unique panorama of Budapest from the Neo-Romanesque lookout terraces. It’s named after both the medieval fishmarket once nearby and the Guild of Fishermen who defended this section of the wall during past wars. The story is that different trades were responsible for defending different parts of the castle walls and that this section of the defenses was raised by the fishermen’s guild. In fact, the structure is a late 19th century fantasy built to add class to the area. That this is an invention does not detract at all from the attractiveness of the structure, nor from the impressive views of the river and Pest on the opposite side.

According to church tradition, it was built in Romanesque style in 1015, although few references exist. The current building was constructed in the florid late Gothic style in the second half of the 14th century and was extensively restored in the late 19th century. It was the second largest church of medieval Buda. The rococo spire of this church is one of the easily seen landmarks of the Buda Castle.

One-storey Baroque style building. For more than 160 years it was the administrative center of Buda, and for another 70 years it was the administrative center of the 1st district. Construction began in 1702 under the leadership of Italian master Venerio Ceresola. A few decades later the building was enlarged: the ornate Rococo staircase and the first part of the west wing of Úri Street was built between 1770 and 1774 according to the plans of Máté Nöpauer. On the two corners of the simple-lined, uniform-style building, there is a protruding enclosed balcony supported by ornately carved stone consoles, and a small bell and clock tower at the top of the east wing. The building has two inner courtyards. Remains of medieval booths can be seen in the doorway, from here a staircase lined with a carved stone railing leads upstairs. The ceiling of one of the central rooms on the first floor is covered with rich stucco decoration in several forms. On the corner overlooking the Trinity Square, stands a statue of Pallas Athena in the recess cut into the wall. Her shield is decorated with the coat of arms of the city of Buda.

It was built in 1904 according to the plans of Sándor Fellner in neo-Gothic style.

It's a tall Baroque column decorated with many statues, erected by thankful survivors. Made by Fülöp Ungleich and Antal Hörger in 1712–1713. On the pedestal of the statue are lined three reliefs: The Prayer of David, The Plague, The Construction of the Votive Memorial. Among the reliefs are three cartridges, the coats of arms of Hungary and Buda. The Austrian imperial coat of arms in the third cartridge was destroyed. Around the body of the monument are three groups of six angels and nine holy statues: the Virgin Mary, St. Sebastian, St. Roch, St. Francis Xavier, St. Joseph, St. Augustine of Hippo, St. John the Baptist, St. John of Nepomuk, St. Christopher.

King Stephen was the first king of Hungary (crowned about 1000). He was declared a saint for his efforts in bringing Christianity to Hungary. He carries the apostolic cross with two crossbars, symbol granted him by the Pope. The sculpture was made by sculptor Alajos Strobl, started the project in 1896 and completed it in 1906. Frigyes Schulek designed the Neo-Romanesque foundation for the statue. The foundation structure is decorated with reliefs, which commemorate a prominent moment of King Stephen's reign: the coronation scene, the introduction of the legislative act, the depiction of Vienna and the Austria-Hungary dualism, while on the back and east we see a series of scenes symbolizing the temple construction, where Stróbl depicted the aging Schulek master as the bearded, kneeling, model of King Stephen in the form of a master builder.

Bronze copy of the statue of Saint George and the Dragon from 1313 that can be found in the Prague Castle, that original statue was made by medieval Hungarian masters (the Kolozsvari Brothers).

István Tóth was commissioned to make the statue in 1899, which was ceremoniously inaugurated in 1903. The Neo-Gothic limestone foundation was built according to Frigyes Schulek's plans. The foundation is closed by leaf-shaped ledges, the facade features the coat of arms of Hunyadi, and the other sides have a marble decoration. The Hero in armor, with a raven-helmet on his head, resting on a pall, heavily on his pallet, with the flags and other military badges of the defeated Turks at his feet, symbolizing his victory.

The work of sculptor Károly Antal was erected in 1937. The statue depicts Friar Julian and Gerard who, on the orders of King Andrew II of Hungary, they set out to search for the remaining of the Hungarians in the Ancient Homeland. A typical example of the style of the Római School and one of the outstanding works of the genre is the 2 m high bronze memorial. It was placed on the ruins of medieval Dominican church.

This is the oldest still standing building in Budapest. It was built around 1260 and was merged from several early Gothic, medieval dwellings in the 18th century to construct the current Baroque building. It functioned as the first tavern of the Buda Castle. Also, the first theatre performance of Buda was held here. In front of the building is a statue of Pope Innocent XI made by József Damkó in 1936.

It was the first pharmacy in Buda after the expulsion of the Turks. It was opened in its present location in 1922. It is a museum since 1974 with a permanent exhibition entitled “Pharmacy in the Renaissance and Baroque Ages”.

A favorite of Empress Maria Theresia is well known to local students. The statue, designed by György Vastagh Jr. was presented to the public in 1937. The general is on horseback; take a close look at the horse's testicles. They are shiny yellow, unlike the patina on the rest of the statue. Engineering students have for years polished the horse testicles on the morning of difficult exams, supposedly for luck.

It's a hospital created in the caverns under Buda Castle in the 1930s, in preparation for the World War II. Dr. Károly Szendy, the mayor of the Hungarian capital, ordered the construction of an emergency hospital and reinforced bomb shelter under Buda Castle. Construction began in 1939 and the emergency surgical centre was completed in 1944. Its primary role was to provide general emergency care for injured civilians, later on they treated soldiers as well. The hospital was staffed by approximately 40 doctors, nurses, and assistants together. The hospital tunnel system was connected to an existing tunnel network by manual labor. In recent times, the hospital has been made into a museum, complete with waxwork recreations of hospital treatments and day-to-day scenarios during the siege. Access to the museum is limited to guided tours. Old equipment that was left over from its operational days is available for sale, including stretchers, gas masks and civil protection uniforms.

During the Middle Ages it was called Szombat-kapu (Saturday Gate), because markets were held in front of it every Saturday. It has been called Becs kapuszu by the Ottomans. Later it called also as Jewish Gate. One of its two side-gates were removed in the early 19th century, and in 1896, the whole gate was demolished. The current gate was restored in 1936, commemorating the 250th anniversary of Recapturing of Buda. The rebuilt gate, designed by Jenő Kismarty-Lechner, has a more symbolical, rather than functional value. Inscriptions, ornaments and reliefs, including a running angel was sculpted by Béla Ohmann. Two parts of Bastion Promenade are connected on the top of the gate.

A state public collection institute that preserves documents that are national treasures. The institution holds a total of 73 kilometers of records, more than 63.5 million microfilms and countless seals, maps, photographs, plans and diplomas. The building was built between 1913 and 1923 according to the plans of Samu Pecz in Romantic, historicizing style.

Made by Béla Ohmann in 1936. The winged female figure raises an apostolic double cross in the air with her right hand, referring to the triumph of the weapons of the Christian world. On September 2, 1686, the Allied Army of various European countries gathered the Buda Castle from the Turkish forces.

Well sculpture made by János Pásztor in 1936. A female figure is standing on it, holding a candle in her right hand. The front wall of the base features a portrait of Ferenc Kazinczy, who was a Hungarian author, poet, translator, neologist, the most indefatigable agent in the regeneration of the Hungarian language and literature at the turn of the 19th century.

The oldest Lutheran church of Buda. It was built in 1895. Building was designed by Mór Kallina and it was consectrated in 1895. Exterior remained Neo-Baroque, but its interior became much more simple. There is a huge cross behind the wood altar table. There is a mosaic window over it which gives some light to the church. There is a red marble chalice at the altar.

Exhibition space of the Budapest History Museum. 14th-century Jewish graves, documents, drawings, and other finds. After the excavation in 1964, the prayer house was partially restored.

A two-storey Baroque corner house, built around 1810. Several significant figures of Hungarian history were imprisoned within its walls, including Lajos Kossuth and Mihály Táncsics. In courtyard, there is an archeological park and exhibition in a Baroque style gunpowder-house built around 1720.

Exhibitions about Hungarian music history, including musical medals and badges, Workshop of the Sasvári Piano Hall, musical instruments in Hungary, László Lajtha Memorial Room. The Baroque building (Erdődy Palace) was built between 1750–1769 according to plans of Máté Nepauer.

The oldest private gallery in Hungary (founded in 1953). On the top floor of the three-storey atelier-house the memorial room for the Hungarian artist Amerigo Tot can be found. From the beginning, the gallery represented contemporary artists, especially engravers and graphical artists.

It was established in 1918 from the museum objects collected in the Budapest Military History Archive together with Hungarian military historical monuments. The Museum is located in the west wing Ferdinánd Barracks, which was built in 1847 in Classicist style. During World War II, two-thirds of the museum’s collection was destroyed. After the World War II, the collection started to grow significantly again, today its weapons collection contains more than 50,000 museum objects from small arms, machine guns and other military equipment. The museum's military uniform collection contains more than 30,000 items, of which about 300 are complete garments. A precious memory is the five thousand-piece flag collection and the 28,000-piece medal collection. It also has a collection of books, fine arts, photographs, stamps, posters and prints.

13th-century Franciscan church was used by Hungarian speakers. Under Turkish rule, this was the only church allowed to remain Christian: all others were converted into mosques. During the Allied Siege of Budapest of 1944 several bombs hit the building. However, the real destruction of the Church was not by the war but the "restoration" of the 1950s: the church building was demolished by the anti-church communist regime. Only its bell tower and the side chapels escaped from the destruction. Only one stone window has been rebuilt as a memento. Today the tower is used as an observation tower. There is a 24-bell chime in the tower.

Made by Lajos Petri in 1935.

Houdini memorial house. There is a showroom and an exhibition with authentic Houdini memorabilia.

15 min 3D movie about the history of Hungary in a 700 years old Gothic chapel.

Small park opened in 1972 to commemorate the centenary of the capital and the congresses of 29 European capitals held on that occasion. At that time, the leaders of the capitals planted a tree with their own hands, which is typical of the flora of their own country and which also bears the climate of Hungary. The name of the donating city can be read on a limestone slab in front of the trees.

Folk art fair. In August.

In September.