Buda Castle Quarter

城市概覽

Castle Hill, known as Várhegy in Hungarian, was first settled in the thirteenth century, after a Mongol attack led Buda's citizens to seek a more easily defended area. The royal Hungarian court also decided to move to the southern end of the hill. By the fourteenth century, there were an estimated 8000 residents in Buda. After a long (1541–1686) period of Turkish rule, a 75-day siege left Buda in ruins, and Austrian authorities counted a mere 300 people left. This would not be the last heavy attack on Castle Hill. In 1849 and 1945 the Baroquified area once more came under attack. A completely surrounded German force held out for almost a month in January 1945, in the thirty-first siege of the city. Since 1987 part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The three main part of the Castle quarter (Várnegyed) are: the Buda Castle Palace, the area of St George's Square (Szent György tér) and the historical residential area.

如何抵達

To go up to the Castle Hill, you can take

Buses 16 , 16A or 116 from Széll Kálmán tér M2 , or Buses 16 or 216 from Deák Ferenc tér M1 M2 M3 . It's also pleasant to walk by Széchenyi Chain Bridge from Pest, and walk up by the narrow streets or paths (as Király lépcső or Sikló utca). Walking from Pest is likely to be faster than public transport or taxi on peak hours. As private cars are not allowed to enter the Castle Hill zone, your only options remain public transport, walking or taxi. Pricey horse carriages are also waiting for taking you on a tour.

By funicular Another spectacular, but a bit pricey way to go up to the castle hill is to use the Castle Hill Funicular (Budavári sikló). It climbs up Castle Hill from Széchenyi Chain Bridge's Buda side to the Castle Palace by connecting 1 Clark Ádám tér (lower station) and 2 Szent György tér (upper station). As the funicular is rising up the hill, you get a beautiful view of Pest across the river. The funicular was opened on 2 March 1870, and has been in municipal ownership since 1920. It was destroyed in the Second World War and reopened on 4 June 1986. A feature of the funicular are the two pedestrian foot bridges which cross above it. The funicular operates between 07:30–22:00 on every day, and departs in every 5–10 minutes as needed. Trip time: 1.5 min. The usual public transport tickets and passes are not valid for this service. Single ticket for adults: 1400 Ft, for children: 700 Ft. Return ticket for adults: 2000 Ft, for children: 1100 Ft.

必看景點

Royal Palace Probably the most popular attraction on Castle Hill. The first palace, in Gothic style, built and added onto over 300 years, was destroyed by the Christian army that liberated Buda from the Turkish occupation in 1686. In 1715 work started on a completely new, smaller Baroque palace, but over the years more and more space was added to the palace until it reached its current length 304 m (997 ft). The palace, in neo-Baroque style, had many added wings. Reconstruction after the various indignities suffered during rebellions of the nineteenth century finished in 1904. This reconstruction, by Miklós Ybl and Alajos Hauszmann, was undone by German troops holding out at the end of World War II. The roof fell in entirely and most of the furniture was destroyed. A Baroque facade which had never existed before and a real dome (there had previously been a faux dome with attic space beneath) were added to the building. Today the building houses two large museums and the national library (see below).

1 Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galéria), I, Szent György tér 2 (Dísz tér 16 ), ☏ +36 1 201-9082, [email protected]. Tu-Su 10:00–18:00. Houses an astounding collection of paintings. For those interested in Hungarian artists, this is the museum to visit. It was established in 1957 as the national art museum. Its collections cover Hungarian art in all genres, including the works of many nineteenth- and twentieth-century Hungarian artists who worked in Paris and other locations in the West. The museum displays a number of works from Hungarian sculptors such as Károly Alexy, Maurice Ascalon, Miklós Borsos, Gyula Donáth, János Fadrusz, Béni Ferenczy, István Ferenczy and Miklós Izsó. It also exhibits paintings and photographs by major Hungarian artists such as Brassai and Ervin Marton. The gallery displays the work of artists such as Mihály Munkácsy and László Paál. The museum also holds paintings by Henrik Weber, Károly Markó the Elder, József Borsos, Miklós Barabá

體驗活動

1 House of Houdini (Houdini-ház), I, Dísz tér 11 (Dísz tér 16 ), ☏ +36 1 951-8066, [email protected]. 10:00–19:00. Houdini memorial house. There is a showroom and an exhibition with authentic Houdini memorabilia. Adult: 2400 Ft, children: 1800 Ft. (updated Jan 2021) 2 3D Past – Saint Michael Chapel (Szent Mihály-kápolna), I, Szentháromság tér 5 (Szentháromság tér 16 ), ☏ +36 70 313-0970, [email protected]. 10:00–17:00. 15 min 3D movie about the history of Hungary in a 700 years old Gothic chapel. 1500 Ft. (updated Jan 2021) 3 Europe Park (Európa liget), I (Bécsi kapu tér 16 ). Small park opened in 1972 to commemorate the centenary of the capital and the congresses of 29 European capitals held on that occasion. At that time, the leaders of the capitals planted a tree with their own hands, which is typical of the flora of their own country and which also bears the climate of Hungary. The name of the donating city can be read on a limestone slab in front of the trees. (updated Jan 2021) Festival of Folk Arts (Mesterségek Ünnepe), ☏ +36 1 214-3147, [email protected]. Folk art fair. In August. (updated Jan 2021) Budapest Wine Festival (Budapest Borfesztivál), ☏ +36 1 203-8507, [email protected]. In September. (updated Jan 2021)

購物

Markets 1 Prima, I, Tárnok utca 22-24 (Szentháromság tér 16 ), ☏ +36 1 225-3284, [email protected]. M–Sa 07:00–19:00, Su 09:00–18:00. Convenience shop. (updated Dec 2020) 2 Dóczy Delicatesse, I, Országház utca 16 (Szentháromság tér 16 ), ☏ +36 1 212-3761, [email protected]. M–Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 10:00–16:00. Deli shop. Rare vintage wines, domestic and international alcoholic beverages. Meat products and other specialities. (updated Jan 2021)

Souvenir 3 Herend Brand Store, I, Szentháromság utca 5 (Szentháromság tér 16 ), ☏ +36 1 225-1051, [email protected]. M–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–14:00. The 'Herend' porcelain direct from the manufacturer. (updated Dec 2020) 4 Magma+, I, Úri utca 26-28 (Szentháromság tér 16 ), ☏ +36 30 960-5758, [email protected]. 10:00–19:00. Souvenir shop showcasing unique or limited edition works of Hungarian designers and artists. (updated Dec 2020)

美食

Budget In this district you will find the most expensive prices in Budapest. If you want something cheap, it's better to look in other districts.

Mid-range 1 Aranybástya, I, Csónak utca 1 (Dísz tér 16 ), ☏ +36 30 956-1342, [email protected]. W–Sa 12:00–22:00, Su 12:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant. 5650 Ft. (updated Nov 2021) 2 Arany Hordó Restaurant, I, Tárnok u