Exterior of the Buda Castle around 1900

Buda Castle Old Photo

The building of the Gothic style Buda Castle Royal Palace started in the mid 14th century, and lasted almost until the end of the 15th century. Along the years, several monarchs extended and decorated the buildings. During the Turkish occupation (15th-16th century) the palace suffered major damages. The renovations started in 1715, but the main restoration and re-building was completed …

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Castle of Kings Live Board Game

Castle of Kings Game Budapest

The venue of Castle of Kings game is no longer in the Buda Castle. Enjoy a gripping, fantasy-themed live board game in Buda Castle, Budapest: The Castle of Kings! Castle of Kings is a unique, life-sized board game, where the game meets reality: the players are the pieces themselves on the board. The game is suitable for 2-6 players at …

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Hungarian Palinka and Sausage Festival in Buda Castle

Palinka and Sausage Festival Budapest Dancing

The Palinka Festival will not be held in 2019. Interested in tasting Hungarian spirits? Why not try the Lunch Cruise & Distillery Visit program with a guided visit to Zwack Musuem & Distillery, including a 3-tier Liqueur Tasting, followed by a 1.5h cruise on the Danube with Buffet Lunch. The Budapest Palinka and Sausage Festival is one of the fun …

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Harvest Procession in Budapest Wine Festival

The Harvest Procession (Szureti Felvonulas) is a traditional event as part of the Budapest Wine Festival in the Buda Castle. The procession is a beautiful showcase of Hungarian folk dresses, traditional Hungarian womenswear and menswear in all sorts of regions in Hungary (there are over 10 wine regions which represent themselves in the procession).

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Renaissance & Medieval Festival in Buda Castle

Renaissance Medieval Festival Budapest Buda Castle

History comes to live in the Buda Castle in Budapest! The Buda Castle Medieval Festival (Budavari Tortenelmi Jatekok) is a historical festival in Budapest launching in 2013. Historical games, medieval challenges, dresses, tools, foods and drinks from the Middle Ages of the Hungarian Kingdom will be in focus at the festival set in the picturesque courts of the Buda Castle …

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