Castle Quarter (Budapest)

View towards Buda Castle Hill from Citadella, in the background under building: Archduke Joseph's Palace, High Command of the Hungarian Defence Forces, Red Cross/Ministry of Foregin Affairs, Finance Ministry, Castle garage III.

The Castle Quarter (Hungarian: Várnegyed) is the part of Buda in Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, that lies within the defensive walls of the Buda Castle complex, corresponding to the medieval royal city of Buda. Located on Várhegy (lit. 'Castle Hill'), it is the oldest part of Budapest, having been continuously inhabited since 1247. The center of the neighborhood are the streets between the Royal Palace and Matthias Church.

Notable sights

Viennese Gate
Main article: Vienna Gate

The "Bécsi kapu" (Vienna Gate) is one of the medieval gates of Buda. Today, it serves as an entrance to the district.

Buda Castle
Main article: Buda Castle

The first fortress on Várhegy was built in the 13th century. Following the devastation during the Turkish occupation the whole building complex was reconstructed. It now it hosts some notable museums and other monuments, among them the national library.[1] Dísz tér (En: Dísz Square) can be found next to the complex.

Matthias Church
Main article: Matthias Church

A well-known church in the country. Its construction started around the same time as that of the castle. The sarcophagus of Béla III of Hungary can be seen within the building.[2] The square in front of the church is called Szentháromság tér (En: Holy Trinity Square).

Fisherman's Bastion
Main article: Fisherman's Bastion

The bastion was built in the beginning of the 20th century. Its terrace provides a panorama view of the city.[3]

Other notable monuments

  • Statue of Márton Lendvay
    Statue of Márton Lendvay
  • Buda Castle Quarter, Fisherman's Bastion
    Buda Castle Quarter, Fisherman's Bastion
  • Southern Great Rondelle The Southern Great Rondelle from the Ferdinand Gate
    Southern Great Rondelle The Southern Great Rondelle from the Ferdinand Gate
  • Royal Palace as seen from Gellert Hill, with Taban and Bethlen Court in the foreground.
    Royal Palace as seen from Gellert Hill, with Taban and Bethlen Court in the foreground.
  • Sigray Palace, 1890s, Baroque. - #60 Uri Street, Várnegyed neighbourhood, Budapest District I.
    Sigray Palace, 1890s, Baroque. - #60 Uri Street, Várnegyed neighbourhood, Budapest District I.
  • Schmelhegger house (1888). - 27 Országház street, Várnegyed neighborhood, Budapest District I
    Schmelhegger house (1888). - 27 Országház street, Várnegyed neighborhood, Budapest District I
  • Esterhazy mansion and Lutheran Church. - 8 Bécsi kapu square, Várnegyed neighborhood, Budapest District I
    Esterhazy mansion and Lutheran Church. - 8 Bécsi kapu square, Várnegyed neighborhood, Budapest District I
  • Map
    Map

References

  1. ^ "The Royal Palace of Buda". budavar.btk.mta.hu. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  2. ^ "NAGYBOLDOGASSZONY- (MÁTYÁS-) TEMPLOM". www.matyas-templom.hu. Retrieved 2019-08-16.
  3. ^ "History of Fisherman's Bastion - Buda Castle, Budapest". Fisherman's Bastion. Archived from the original on 2014-06-21. Retrieved 2019-08-16.

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