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Towering above Budapest, the Royal Palace, or Castle, is in fact, an amalgamation of several buildings.  Most of the present Habsburg Palace was built in the 18th century during the reign of Maria Theresa, but it was preceded by a palace and two castles that had earlier stood on the site. The first castle was built around 1255, but was rebuilt by Mátyás I in 1458. Following damage in World War II, the palace was renovated again, with some parts, such as the dome, being entirely rebuilt. The last resident was Regent Admiral Horthy, who lived here from 1919 to 1945. Housing today the National Gallery, the Historical Museum and the National Library.


 Hungarian National Gallery

It would take weeks to view all the exhibits in the National Gallery, as there are more than 40,000 works on display at any given time. From the tragedies of the 19th century to the colour and optimism of the Secession, it’s all here. This is indeed one of the greatest art galleries in the world.

 
 
Hungarian National Library

The National Library with about 6 million volumes, several old prints, manuscripts, maps and drawings; it was founded by Count Ferenc Széchenyi in the last century who donated his private library to the Hungarian nation.





Budapest History Museum
 
Also known as the Castle Museum, this fascinating collection of artifacts and historical documents cleverly traces the city’s and the castle’s history via three distinct exhibitions. The basement houses an exhibition on the castle during the Middle Ages, that includes a recreation of a vaulted chapel from the earliest 1255 structure. Gothic sculptures and armour that were unearthed while renovating the Royal Palace after World War II are also displayed. The ground floor has exhibits on the city’s evolution from Roman times to the 17th century, while the first-floor exhibition, entitled “Budapest in Modern Times”, picks up and completes the story. 
 
 
Sándor Palace

 

This is the official residence of the Hungarian president – you can only get in if you’re on official business. Superb Neo-Classical motifs. The Palace was commissioned in 1806 by Count Vincent Sándor, and designed by Mihály Pollack and Johann Aman. It was severely damaged in 1944, and was almost entirely rebuilt after World War II.



Vienna Gate Square

 

The gate you see today is, in fact, a replica of the original structure that once led from Buda towards Vienna. It was built in 1936 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Buda’s liberation from the Turks. Quintessential Gothic and Baroque houses line the sides of the square. The huge building on the square’s left-hand side is the Hungarian National Archive, a Neo-Romanesque structure famous for its multicoloured roof.



Church of St Mary Magdalene

 

Built in the 13th century for the city’s Hungarian citizens, who were forbidden from praying at Mátyás Church, this church now lies in ruins. All that remains is the tower and gate, after the building was pulled down after World War II. Nevertheless, the site is enchanting, as the square in which it stands is unusually peaceful.



Labyrinth of Budavar

 

The Labyrinth has recently been named “One of the World’s 7 Underground Wonders” and it sure is a nice place to visit. During hot summer days it brings refreshment from the heat and during the winter it brings heat and protection from the cold wind from the Danube.
The Labyrinth was reconstructed in 1996/1997 and it has been regiven its original look, and you almost get the feeling that you are walking around in a real labyrinth. The Labyrinth is more than 4000m2, and it has different tours and trips, for example the “Personal Labyrinth”, the “Labyrinth of Love”, the “Prehistoric”, the “Historical Labyrinths”, the “Labyrinth of an Other-World” and the “Labyrinth of Courage”.


 

The profusion of architectural styles in Mátyás Church betrays both the building’s and the city’s troubled history. After the original church was destroyed in 1241, a new church, part of Béla IV’s fortified city, was built from 1255 to 1269. Much of this Gothic building remains, though it was Mátyás Corvinus, after whom the church is named, who expanded it in the 15th century. The final phase of restoration took place from 1873 to 1896, when Frigyes Schulek redesigned it in the Neo-Baroque style. The church was also the scene of fierce fighting during World War II, and wasn’t renovated until 1968.

The church has got 3 names :
1. Church of our Lady, 2. Matthias Church
3. Coronation Church
Today it is again a Roman catholic church. It is named also Coronation Church:



• the first coronation was held herein 1309 (Charles Robert)
• the biggest coronation ceremony was in 1867 as Emperor Francis Joseph and Empress Elisabeth were crowned here
• the last coronation was held in 1916 as the last Habsburg , Charles IV. (the last king of the Hungarian history) was crowned here


Fishermen’s Bastion

It is called Fishermen's Bastion, because the area was protected by the fishermen's guild, and next to the river was a fishermen's village, next to the church was a fishermen 's market and the medieval walls have been given into the responsibility of the fishermen's guild. Whose turrets offer the most picturesque views of Pest.



The Holy Trinity Memorial is standing on the Holy Trinity square
 
It's the center of the Castle Hill area:
 
• on the top of the memorial is the symbol of the Holy Trinity
• the Holy Trinity is surrounded by several statues representing the most famous protecting saints:
• 1: St. Sebastian : protected citizens from plague
• 2: St. Christoph: patron saint of merchants and thieves
• 3: St. Florian : protected citizens from fire
(he is pouring water on the flames)
• 4: St. John of Nepomuk: protected citizens from death in the flood
 
 
 
 

Ruszwurm

Since 1824, Ruszwurm has been serving cakes and pastries to a loyal clientele. The strudel is world famous and the period furniture is worth a fortune.



Pallas Athene
 
In the corner is standing the statue of Pallas Athene , the goddess of wisdom and she was the main protector of medieval cities.
 


Hilton Budapest Hotel:
 
The hotel was built in 1976. it contains 3 main parts:
 
• 1: an old part dating back to the 13th century which includes the ruins of the former Dominican convent and the former Dominican church and tower.
• 2: the other part dates back to the 18th century: that 's the former Jesuit school (that's the part facing the street)
• 3: and an absolutely modern wing which is just 25 years old

 
  
Hungarian Language
 
Hungarian is a very difficult language. Hungarian is building an island between Germanic and Slavic languages it belongs to the Finno-ugrian language family. It is related to Finnish, to Estonian and to small languages spoken even today in Russia, but we don't understand the Finnish and they don't understand us. Separation between Hungarian and Finnish tribes happened 3 thousand years ago. There are about 300 words in the basic language meaning the same in Finnish and in Hungarian.
 

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