Királyi palota, A historical gem with breathtaking views

Budapest, Szent György tér 2, 1014 Hungary

A group of palace buildings built on Castle Hill

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Introduction

Located on Castle Hill in Budapest, Hungary, the building, known as the "Royal Palace" or "Royal Castle," occupies two-thirds of the entire area. The history of Buda Castle dates back to 1247, when Hungarian King Bela IV built the castle to prevent invasion by the Mongols. Later, Luxembourg King Sigismund converted the original building into a Gothic-style palace. From 1541 to 1686, the Ottoman Turks occupied Budapest, and the castle was used as a military camp and mosque. In the 17th century, the Habsburg dynasty drove out the Turks and rebuilt Buda Castle in the Baroque style. Today, Buda Castle is a museum and art gallery in Hungary, open to visitors for sightseeing. In 1987, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) listed Buda Castle as a World Heritage site.