Admire the World Heritage sights of Buda Castle and the Castle District while enjoying a guided Walking Tour followed by a ride on the Funicular, then walking across the Chain Bridge to take a river cruise with a refreshing drink. Enjoy one of the most popular tours in the Buda Castle and in Budapest, a wonderful private package with a relaxing …
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Discover the main attractions of the Castle Hill and the City of Budapest in a dazzling and fun tour. Affordable and available most days. Take a look at some of the attractions on the Buda Castle Hill on a fun and interactive Segway Tour from a Buda hillside section on a guided Segway Tour in the capital city of Hungary. …
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Book your places for the Buda Castle District & Budapest City Walking & Bus Tour with Live Guide using the booking form below. The bus and walking combined tour is popular among visitors. However, please note that the bus is not allowed to enter into the Buda Castle District for environmental and history preservation reasons. Please check the inclusions and …
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Few figures define the golden age of the Hungarian Kingdom and Buda Castle quite like Matthias Corvinus, known across Europe as the Raven King. Sounds like a Game of Thrones character? Agreed. If Buda Castle had been a season of Game of Thrones, Matthias Corvinus would’ve been the clever “not-quite-royal” kid who grabbed the crown anyway, terrified Europe with his …
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Many of the major Buda Castle Attractions welcome Budapest visitors at the end of December with special Christmas and New Year’s Eve programmes and holiday opening hours. Find out more about Christmas in the Buda Castle Royal Palace and the Castle District. Budapest Castle Reconstructions – Hauszmann Program If you are visiting the capital city during the Budapest Christmas holidays …
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The Church of Our Lady in Buda Castle Budapest, today popularly known as the Matthias Church, has been the spiritual heart of the Buda Castle and hilltop residence since the 13th century. Its official name reflects the dedication to the Virgin Mary, its founding purpose as a sanctuary under her protection. The church was established soon after the Hungarian ruler, King Béla IV founded the city of Buda between 1245 and 1255, (later on …
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Come and be part of an interactive exploration of Buda Castle District, spanning a route from the Royal Palace to the Fisherman’s Bastion in an engaging treasure hunt. Bookable for couples, families, corporate incentives, smaller or larger team building in one of the most picturesque historical landmarks of Budapest. Team Building A Story to Begin With In the heart of …
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Majestic Guardians at the Gate of Lions CourtAs you approach the Lions’ Court of the Buda Castle Royal Palace, you’ll be greeted by four striking lion statues that guard the main entrance. These imposing stone sculptures were created by Hungarian sculptor János Fadrusz between 1901 and 1902 and were installed in 1903. The lions symbolize power and protection, and their …
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When we think of King Sigismund of Luxembourg (1387–1437), ruler of Hungary and later Holy Roman Emperor, one of his most famous legacies is the Order of the Dragon (Societas Draconistrarum). Founded on 12 December 1408 by Sigismund and his second wife, Queen Barbara of Cilli, the Order was both a political alliance and a chivalric brotherhood that bound Hungary’s most powerful …
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When you visit Buda Castle Budapest during the annual Medieval Day in October, you step into a world of kings, knights and legends. Among the most fascinating tales linked to the Castle are those of the basilisk – a terrifying creature of medieval imagination that appears not only in stories but also in real archaeological finds from the Castle District. In the 1950s, excavations at …
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