Budapest Photo Gallery
Buda Castle District (Part 1)

Perched on hills overlooking the Danube, this area of Buda is a prime defensive outpost and royal palaces have been established here by Hungary's various occupiers over the centuries. It's not a tough climb from the Chain Bridge but you can also take bus #16 or #216 from the metro station to save your energy.

Beginning at Holy Trinity Square next to Matthias Church, several roughly parallel streets radiate out northwards. Tourists generally continue south towards the castle so it's relatively quiet here. I covered 4 streets : Táncsics Mihály, Országház, Fortuna, and Úri u.

The square is named after the Trinity Column, which was built to celebrate the plague's passing in 1713.

Vienna Gate marks the end of the district. Built on the 250th anniversary when Buda was recaptured from the Turks, next to it stands the imposing National Archives, which is easy to recognize with its colourful roof tiles.

Behind it is a long promenade along the district's walls. You can't see the main skyline from here and the view is pretty much their suburbs, so perhaps that's why it's so quiet.

Do stroll along the other medieval main streets, where there are architectural details to see along the way.