Gellert Hill and the Citadel
Gellert Hill overlooking downtown Budapest is a spectacle by itself. The shape of the dolomite hill is formed by the tectonic fault lines running along the River Danube. Gellert Hill is one of the...
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Budapest Castle Walk
Tour Background The Budapest Castle Walk takes you into greater depth on the Buda Castle. Our English speaking guide will explain the history of the Buda castle, point out details in the architecture that bring...
Fisherman’s Bastion, Budapest’s Cutest Sight!
Introduction The Fisherman’s Bastion is part of the Buda Castle. It’s the set of 7 fairytale towers and connecting walls with a viewing platform above. It sits just behind the Matthias Church and offers...
Buda Castle, Castle District or Buda Castle Hill – What’s the Difference?
Many people often mix these up, though they’re almost the same thing. Buda Castle is the name common to the Royal Palace of the Hungarian Kings at the southern end of the Castle Hill. This...
