Budapest Castle Hill
Running the very hilly west bank of the Buda district to Budapest is located Colline of the castle , a district rich in historical sites, famous for its magnificent views.
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The castle district is one of the most touristic attractions of the Hungarian capital and it may be worth more than a day to go on the tortuous streets, admiring the very beautiful architecture, and taking advantage of the breathtaking view of Pest, the other part of the city.
Moreover, it is a good idea to go back to the evening, especially to go and eat a piece, when the crowds of tourists are gone and there are only you, locals, and artists playing music. The atmosphere blends perfectly in the frame.
The Budapest Castle of course, Things to do in Budapest , but the district of Buda also has its own things to visit and see. Here is a small list:
The Habsburg Gate and the Turul
This is the door by which you will pass to enter the castle. On the left, you see a large eagle with the wings deployed: it is the Turul , the most important mythological bird of the myth of the origin of the Magyars. 
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The Royal Palace (Hungary Castle)
As its name suggests, the Royal Palace was once the residence of Hungarian kings. Rebuilt on several occasions due to the destruction of the war, and constantly renovated, today’s palace is a mix of architectural styles.
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No longer serving a royal residence, the palace now houses the Budapest History Museum and Hungarian National Gallery . The gallery presents an important collection of Hungarian paintings, drawings and sculptures.
Statue of Prince Eugene of Savoy
Just in front of the main entrance of the palace, there is a statue of Prince Eugene of Savoy, a hero of wars against the Turks. The statue was actually commissioned by the city of Zenta ( Senta in French), but while the city could not afford to pay it, it was bought and erected here instead.
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Fountain of King Matthias
In the west courtyard of Buda Palace is located Matthias fountain . The fountain tells the story of Ilonka (hero to a famous 19th century popular song by Mihály Vörösmarty) and how she fell in love with King Matthias when he hunted incognito.
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King Matthia stands on the highest rock, a dead deer at his feet. On the rocks below, his lieutenant blows in his horn, while another hunter rests. Three dogs complete the central part of the fountain.
Ilonka (right) and Galeotto Marzio (an Italian columnist who lived at the court of King Matthias on the left), supervise the fountain on each side.
Not far from the fountain, you will find another statue called Csikós carved by György Vastagh. 
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The Sándor Palace
The Sándor Palace was the official residence of the Prime Minister until 1944 and is now the residence of the President of the Republic. This neoclassical building is nicknamed the White House .
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With a little luck, you will be able to attend the changing of the guard which is very elaborate, such as a choreography.
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In front of the palace, there is an area of medieval excavations and side is the Várszínház, a theatre room that was once a monastery.
Trinity Square
Trinity Square is essentially the main part of the old city. In the centre of the square is the Trinity column, commemorating the end of the plague epidemic. The column is decorated with small statues of angels and larger statues of saints, crowned by a sculpture representing the Holy Trinity.
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The square is surrounded by the Central Archives, the Matthias Church and the old city hotel. 
Matthias Church – Flickr – \ Ryan
The Bastion of Fishermen
The bastion of the fishermen is one of the most beautiful observation terraces you may have visited so far. Its neo-Roman architecture has seven conical turrets, which represent the seven original magyra tribes installed in the Plaine de Pannonie in 896.
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The bastion would thus be called according to the guild of the fishermen who were supposed to defend the region against the invaders during the Middle Ages.
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The bastion of the fishermen is different from everything you can see in Budapest and it is an ideal place to enjoy a panoramic view of the Danube and the building of the Hungarian Parliament .
The rest of the neighborhood
Beyond the Trinity Square, few tourists venture into the streets and yet they look more like a small town. For example, you can admire the Vienna Gate and take the stairs to climb over the door. You will get a view of the hills of the city.
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Other monuments are to be seen as some churches and beautiful buildings.
Other attraction: the Labyrinth of the Budapest Catacombs under Buda Castle. In particular, Dracula was imprisoned here by King Matthias.
How to go to Buda and the castle? Information
The best way to get to Buda Castle is to take the funicular of Clark Ádám tér, which is at the end of the Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd). The funicular return will cost you about 5€. You can also walk, it is much more pleasant and not difficult.
Here is a map to locate the Budapest Castle, but you could not miss it, it dominates the Danube.
The entrance to the Hungarian National Gallery costs 1400 forints (4.5€). You also have to pay to enter the church of Matthias and the highest terrace of fishermen’s bastion. If you want to eat or drink a drink in Buda, you will not find a restaurant or a coffee.
Did you go to Buda and his castle?
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