Budapest Castle District Walking Tour: History & Views

This is the famous Roman Catholic basilica. Named after the first King of Hungary, you will see there its reliquary; its right hand! The Basilica is the third biggest church in Hungary, and one of the great attractions of Budapest. Many pieces of fine arts can be found there, like mosaics, statues, vault, tambourine, and paintings.

The House of Hungarian Art Nouveau is wearing its name well. This museum is dedicated to the Hungarian Art Nouveau style. Every part of the building is a reminder of 20th-century creativity. Pieces of furniture, decorations, paintings… Art Nouveau has never been as well shown than in this House. The outside, indoor as well as the little cafe on its first floor are furnished in this unique Hungarian style!

The building is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary and can’t be missed. Located in Kossuth Square and close to the Danube, the Parliament is the largest building in the country! Built-in a Gothic Revival and Renaissance Revival architecture styles, you will enjoy its outside look made of a beautiful façade and a central dome. Glass mosaics made by Miksa Róth and 242 sculptures on the walls will astonish you with their wonders.

The next step of this tour will be the famous and first chain bridge of Budapest history, crossing the western and eastern sides of the city. It is a national symbol of advancement. At the time of its construction in the 19th century, the bridge was known as one of the modern world’s engineering wonders and had a lot of impact on the country’s life.

This limestone of 3 meters high is a significant sculpture of Budapest. It marks the main point where all roads start from Budapest and go all over the country. You will find the inscription « KM » for kilometres at the bottom of this strange zero-shaped sculpture.

This castle was the home of Hungarian kings. Built-in 1265, it evolved in many styles in the 18th century, to become the massive Baroque palace we know today. Currently, this Royal Palace hosts the Hungarian National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum. The castle is surrounded by a wonderful area called the Castle Quarter. It is composed of many houses and monuments from medieval to neoclassical styles. A charming place to be, especially when we know Buda Castle is a World Heritage Site of Budapest.

The bastion is located inside Buda Castle and is an important landmark of the city. Built between 1895 and 1902, it was made in a Neo-Romanesque style giving it all its beauty. From there, you will enjoy a wonderful panorama of the surroundings.

Matthias Church is also called the Church of the Assumption of the Buda Castle. A long name that is rarely spoken. It is a Roman Catholic Church located in the Holy Trinity Square, right in front of the Fisherman’s Bastion. You will enjoy its mystical Gothic style, knowing it was the second largest church of medieval Buda. It was also the location of many historical events like the coronation of several kings, and the “Mary-wonder”.