BUDA CASTLE
The Buda Castle is one of the main symbols of Budapest. It dominates the city from the top of Várhegy hill, giving the opportunity to enjoy an amazing view. The majestic Buda Castle rises above the city of Várhegy, the hill of Budapest.Buda (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈbudɒ]) was the historic capital of the Kingdom of Hungary and, since 1873, has been the western part of the Hungarian capital Budapest, on the west bank of the Danube.
MATTHIAS CHURCH
Matthias Church was built in 1255 along Trinity Square, in the heart of the Castle District, and was Buda's first parish church. However, the original church structure changed many times as it was constantly being renovated and refashioned in the popular architectural style of each era.
It is a historic building with an important history. Two Kings of Hungary were crowned within its walls: Franz Joseph I of Hungary and Elisabeth, and Charles IV of Hungary and Zita of Bourbon-Parma. The church was also the location of the "Marian Miracle" of Buda.
The church houses the burials of Béla III of Hungary and his wife Agnes of Antioch, King of Hungary and Croatia from 1172 to 1196. Matthias Church has witnessed several Royal weddings and coronations, including that of Charles I in 1916 (the last ruler of the Austro-Hungarian Empire).
FISHERMEN BASTION
The Halászbástya or Fisherman's Bastion is one of the best known monuments in Budapest, located near the Buda Castle, in the 1st district of Budapest. It is one of the most important tourist attractions due to the unique panorama of Budapest from the Neo-Romanesque lookout terraces.Open all year, day and night, the 7 turrets of the Fisherman’s Bastion stand tall and proud against the Budapest skyline representing the 7 tribes of Hungary. The chapel inside the bastion is particularly stunning, and in the centre of the plaza do not miss the sculpture of St Istvan, the king who brought Christianity to Hungary.
After having a look around the castle, stop at the cafe on the terrace for a coffee and snack. From there you can also enjoy a beautiful view across the Danube river, especially in the evenings, and visiting the balconies are without charge. Alternately, viewing the Fisherman’s Bastion from the other side of the river at night is a great chance to appreciate its impressive architecture.
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