The Castle District of Budapest is a larger district in Buda not far from the Danube on a hill. It is the tourist heart of the city, many sights are in or near the castle. In this article you will find an overview of the sights in the Castle of Budapest.

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How to get to Budapest Castle: There are several ways to get to the castle. If you are fit, you can simply walk up the hill from the Danube in 15 minutes. The public small bus line 16 also goes to the castle quarter. Near the Danube bridge Chainbridge there is also a cable car that takes tourists up to the castle. There are also other private, small buses every 10 minutes. Both the public buses of line 16 and the private minibuses are electric vehicles.

Matthias Church: Besides the much newer St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Matthias Church is one of the two most important churches in Budapest.It was built in the Gothic style and was the site of the coronation of several Hungarian kings. The colorful tiled roof is particularly noteworthy.

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Fisherman’s Bastion: Another famous sight in the Castle District of Budapest is the Fisherman’s Bastion. From here you have a wonderful view of the other side of the city (Pest) and of the Danube.The bastion was built in honor of the fishermen’s guild, which was responsible for defending this section of the city wall in the Middle Ages.

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Museums: Further south, in the actual castle, there are two of the most important museums of Hungary. One is the National Gallery of Hungary, probably the most important art museum of Hungary. No less important is the Historical Museum of Hungary (see picture below).

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The Sandor Palace is the official residence of the Hungarian President. Although it is not open to the public, the impressive building can be viewed from the outside.

Labyrinth: Under the Castle District there are tunnels and cellars that have been used for centuries, including as wine cellars and protective bunkers. The labyrinth, often called caves, can be visited. You can book a tour online: Link to the booking page

The Rear Castle Gate (Hátsó kapu) and the imposing Turul statue, which represents the mythical bird of Hungarian legends, are also popular with tourists.

Another highlight in the Castle District is the magnificent view of the city of Budapest and the wide Danube. You can also see the famous Chain Bridge very well, as well as large parts of the houses on the other side, i.e. Pest.

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If you want to visit the sights in the castle of Budapest, you have to pay entrance fee. Above all, it is worth visiting the Matthias Church and the two museums (National Gallery and Historical Museum). One should not come on a Monday, as then a lot is closed. During the week is better than on the weekend, then there is not so much going on. Be careful, as in all churches there is also a service on Sunday in the Matthias Church. On Sundays you can visit the church only from 13 o’clock.

Guided tour of Budapest Castle for only 10 euros There are several providers of tours of Budapest Castle. An English-language tour costs only 10 euros in 2024 and is very good and informative. This castle tour can be booked on the great website Getyourguide: Click here