Buda Castle Attractions

The Medieval Jewish Prayer House is a unique attraction that shares the history of the Jewish community from the 13th to the 17th century in the town of Buda, later Pest-Buda, today known as Budapest, including the early Middle Ages and the Ottoman Turk occupation. Nestled in the heart of the Buda Castle District, the Medieval Jewish Prayer House at …

The family crypt of Archduke Joseph, Palatine of Hungary, hidden within the Buda Castle Royal Palace, is a unique relic preserving the grandeur of the 19th century. This crypt, a surviving remnant of the original palace, holds the remains of Archduke Joseph, his family, and descendants. Location: Buda Castle Royal Palace, Budapest Built: Early 19th century Purpose: Family burial site …

The Funicular cable car in the Buda Castle District (between Adam Clarks Square by the Tunnel and the Castle hilltop) is periodically maintained. The Funicular closes every Monday on odd weeks for maintenance, except when the Monday falls on a public holiday. In such cases, maintenance will be carried out on the next working day following the holiday. The maintenance …

The Fisherman’s Bastion – world famous for its magnificent views from its turrets and terraces – is one of the most well-known attractions of the Buda Castle area, and provides perhaps the most beautiful panorama of the city from the Buda side over the river Danube and its attractions in Budapest, including the Hungarian Parliament building. It is also one …

Visit the fascinating Golden Eagle Pharmacy Museum in the Buda Castle District to see a medieval Alchemy Lab and medicinal tools and items from the Middle Ages.

The historic Ruszwurm Café in Buda Castle has closed after a long-running legal dispute between the operator and the municipality, shortly after the death of its owner, master confectioner Miklós Szamos. The interior is expected to remain intact, with a new confectionery operator to be appointed by public tender. Reopening is not expected before autumn or winter 2025. Thank you …

Most of the sights and attractions of the Buda Castle area offer some discount from the entry prices for retired/pensioner visitors in Budapest. Hungarian National Gallery Senior Discount 50% discount (HUF 1,600) for age 62 – 70 EEA citizens Free for age 70+ EEA citizens Free with Budapest Card Budapest History Museum Senior Discount 50% discount (HUF 1,000) for senior …

The ruinous medieval Dominican Cloister is one of the remarkable attractions by the Fisherman’s Bastion in the Buda Castle District in Budapest. Rather than standing alone as a separate sight, the medieval walls, the various ruins of Gothic arches were incorporated into the sleek modern building of the five star hotel in the Buda Castle District, today known as the …

Matthias Church is open every day all year round, but sometimes it closes earlier, e.g. if there is a wedding ceremony or a mass. It is one of the most beautiful churches in Budapest and in Europe. With a breathtakingly magnificent interior and its Neo-Gothic exterior, this building is one of the best known landmarks of Budapest. 10 January 2017 …

Are children welcome at the Hungarian National Gallery? Will they be bored to death among the 19th century Hungarian paintings and the medieval fine art remnants in the gallery? We hope not.