Citadel

Name: Citadel
Category: Architecture, castles and historic districts
Location: 1118 Budapest, Citadella sétány

Description

Built in 1851 at the order of François-Joseph, it crowns the top of mount Gellért. The Hungarian revolt of 1848-1849 having “shook” the Austrians, who saw in this defensive works a means to control the city.… Read the rest here →

Tabán

Name: Tabán
Category: Architecture, castles and historic districts
Location: 1016 Budapest, Kőmuves lépcső

Description

This quarter spreads out from the foot of mount Gellért to the foot of the hillside of the castle. The name tabán is a name of Turkish origin that means a tannery.… Read the rest here →

Elisabeth Bridge

Name: Elisabeth Bridge
Category: Architecture, castles and historic districts
Location: 1013 Budapest, Erzsébet híd

Description

 

This modern suspension bridge bears the name of Elisabeth of Wittelsbach, wife of François-Joseph, the Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, in a word, Sissi.… Read the rest here →

Ybl Miklós tér

Name: Ybl Miklós tér
Category: Architecture, castles and historic districts
Location: 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér.

Description

In this square there is a monument to the architect Miklós Ybl (1814-1891) and a fine pavilion (it should best be seen in the evening under the spotlights).… Read the rest here →

Clark Ádám tér

Name: Clark Ádám tér
Category: Architecture, castles and historic districts
Location: 1013 Budapest, Clark Ádám tér.

Description

A roundabout frequented by thousands of vehicles which come out of or are swallowed by the tunnel crossing the hillside of the castle and which leads to the quarter of Krisztinaváros.… Read the rest here →