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Royal castles & aristocratic palaces

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Visit Hungary’s amazing castles and palaces. There are 103 castles in Hungary alone, most of which are still open to tourists and visitors.

Our castles were built in different styles and at different times, but the view from all of them is unrivalled and is paired with the exciting history that lies within their walls. They are calling to us to take a journey back in time.

Buda Castle has been home to the kings of Hungary since the 13th century.
The ‘Hungarian Versailles’ in Fertőd is the largest Baroque-style castle in the country. Queen Sissi’s favourite castle was the Royal Palace in Gödöllő, while Festetics Palace remained in the hands of the family it was named after for 200 years.


Eger Castle is where one of the most ominous events in Hungarian history took place, while the medieval citadel of Visegrád served as the seat of the king. Füzér Castle was built by royal command following the invasion of the Tatars.

Castles in and around Budapest

Castles in and around Budapest

Palaces in Eastern Hungary

Palaces in Eastern Hungary

Palaces in Western Hungary

Palaces in Western Hungary

Buda Castle

Part of the Castle District and a medieval royal residence, Buda Castle also served as an important cultural and scientific hub. Today it houses the Hungarian National Gallery, the Budapest History Museum and the National Széchényi Library.

Grassalkovich Palace - Gödöllő

Are you interested in exploring not only Budapest but the beauties of rural Hungary as well? Purchase a ticket for the nostalgia train, get in your car or use the local public transportation to travel to Gödöllő. Why? Because this rural town is home to the famous Grassalkovich Baroque Palace.

The imposing Esterházy Castle

Hungary’s largest and most splendid baroque building, the Esterházy Castle in Fertőd, is located near the Austrian border. Its halls still host summer concerts and its music hall houses an exhibit evoking the castle’s musical life of yore.

WONDERS OF HUNGARY: BUDA CASTLE DISTRICTWe have launched a mini-series entitled Wonders of Hungary, occasionally presenting our country's beautiful treasures in about a minute to inspire you. Welcome to part 16, in which we show you the must-see top attractions of Buda Castle District.
Wonders of Hungary: Buda Castle District
Wonders of Hungary: Castle of Eger
Wonders of Hungary: Károlyi Palace, Füzérradvány
Wonders of Hungary: Castle of Füzér

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