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View from Buda Castle Attention: Click  here  to view a mobile-friendly version. Buda Castle  is called "Budapest's Royal Crown" because it is one of the most iconic and important landmarks in Budapest, and it has played a significant role in the city's history. The castle was originally built in the 13th century, and it has served as the royal residence of Hungarian kings and queens for centuries. It is also the home of the Hungarian National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum . Buda Castle  is located on Castle Hill, which is the highest point in Budapest. This gives the castle stunning views of the city, including the Danube River and the Hungarian Parliament Building. Photo Gallery On April 5, 2022, I enjoyed a sunny day and captured these photos. Hungarian Parliament Building in the background Statue of Prince Eugene of Savoy Habsburg Gate Turul Statue Széchenyi Chain Bridge  (under repair) Turul statue Habsburg Gate Fountain of the Fishing Children...

Video 1.   Fisherman's Bastion - Buda Castle - Budapest (03/04/2021; YouTube link ) Buda Castle is a great tourist spot to visit. It is located near Fisherman's Bastion and Mathias Church . Easy to reach, it’s offering a complete experience through part of Hungarian history along with a great view of Danube and Budapest City.[1] Buda Castle sits on the southern tip of Castle Hill , surrounded by the touristic area known as Várnegyed (Castle Quarter) , which is famous for medieval , Baroque and Neoclassical houses, churches, public buildings, and monuments . The hill is linked to Clark Ádám Square and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge by the Castle Hill Funicular . The castle is a part of the Budapest World Heritage Site , so declared in 1987. [1] The original Royal Palace was ruined during WWII , it was rebuilt in a simplified Stalin Baroque style during the Kádár era. Figure 1.  Reaching Buda Castle with Bus 105 or 178 (every 20 min) How to Access Buda Castle from ...