What to do and see in Várkerület, Central Hungary: The Best Architectural Buildings

August 1, 2021 Mollie Coke

Over 15 million gallons of water bubble daily into Budapest's 118 springs and boreholes. The city of spas offers an astounding array of baths, from the sparkling Gellert Baths to the vast 1913 neo-baroque Szechenyi Spa to Rudas Spa, a dramatic 16th-century Turkish pool with original Ottoman architecture. The "Queen of the Danube" is also steeped in history, culture and natural beauty. Get your camera ready for the Roman ruins of the Aquincum Museum, Heroes' Square and Statue Park, and the 300-foot dome of St. Stephen's Basilica.
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1. Matthias Church

Szentharomsag ter 2, Budapest 1014 Hungary +36 1 355 5657 [email protected] http://matyas-templom.hu
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4.5 based on 10,285 reviews

Matthias Church

Used over the centuries as a coronation church for the Hungarian kings, the slender and graceful architecture of this beautiful church dominates the main square of the Castle area.

Reviewed By Moonamuslim

A very nice church on the Buda side at the Fisherman's Bastion. Worthwhile and full of history. Easy to reach, either on foot, by taxi, or by bus (bus line 16; Szentháromság tér stop). You also have a great view from the Pest side on the banks of the Danube. Visit this place once during the day and once at night. Worth it The Matthias Church (Mátyás-templom) - officially: the Church of the Great Blessed Virgin of the Buda Castle (Budavári Nagyboldogasszony templom) - on the castle hill of the Fisherman's Bastion is a must when visiting Budapest. The facade and roof of the church, which is predominantly Gothic in style, are beautiful. The roof decorated with colorful glazed roof tiles is unique. Inside the church there are decorative paintings, magnificent frescoes and stucco decorations, as well as wonderful stained glass windows. The interior is created in a mixture of Gothic style and Art Nouveau. The neo-Gothic main altar of the Matthias Church is adorned with dark gold. However, the story that belongs to this wonderful church is also fascinating, sometimes sad at the same time. First built in the 13th century in the Romanesque style, the basilica was then converted into a church in the Gothic style. Under the Ottoman rule, all the sanctuaries were destroyed and the church converted into a mosque. After the almost complete destruction, the church was built in baroque style. Later it served as the coronation church for Franz and Sisi, the Hungarian royal couple. Before it was badly damaged again in the Second World War. You have to go there, when visit one of the most beautiful cities of Europe!

2. Fishermen's Bastion

Szentharomsag Ter, Budapest Hungary +36 1 458 3030
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Fishermen's Bastion

3. Castle District Townhall

Kapisztran Ter 1, Budapest Hungary http://budavar.btk.mta.hu/en/streets-squares-buildings/kapisztran-square/249-kapisztran-square-1.html
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4.0 based on 8 reviews

Castle District Townhall

4. Budapest History Museum

Szent Gyorgy Ter 2 Royal Palace E building, Budapest 1014 Hungary +36 1 487 8800 http://www.btm.hu
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3.5 based on 432 reviews

Budapest History Museum

Permanent collections at this prestigious museum include the Medieval Royal Palace of the Buda Castle, Budapest In the Middle Ages and Gothic Sculptures from the Royal Palace of Buda.

Reviewed By _kayh0608 - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Many interesting exhibits - including very rare (due of course, to conditions) piece of silk. Also details of different digs written by the lead archaeologists. You can't take a backpack but can take a small bag and you would need to pay an extra charge if you want to take photographs

5. Hikisch House

Batthyany ter 3, Budapest Hungary http://budapest-travel-guide.info/budapest/hikisch-house-budapest
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Hikisch House

6. Former White Cross Inn

Batthyany ter 4, Budapest Hungary http://www.aviewoncities.com/gallery/showpicture.htm?key=kvehu0288
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Former White Cross Inn

7. Collegium Budapest

Szentharomsag utca 2, Budapest Hungary http://budavar.btk.mta.hu/en/streets-squares-buildings/szentharomsag-street/290-szentharomsag-street-2.html
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Collegium Budapest

8. Mace Tower - Buzoganytorony

Attila Ut 25. Budai Var, Budapest 1013 Hungary http://napitortenelmiforras.blog.hu/2016/04/14/a_buzogany-torony_mint_a_budai_varoskep_egy_fontos_eleme
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