Explore the rich history of Hungary's most iconic landmark, Buda Castle. Take a guided tour through the castle grounds and learn about its past as the royal palace of the Hungarian kings. Discover the many architectural styles that make up the
Buda Castle, formerly also called the Royal Palace and the Royal Castle, is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest. First completed in 1265, the Baroque palace that occupies most of the site today was built between 1749 and 1769, severely damaged during the Siege of Budapest in World War II, and rebuilt in a simplified Baroque style during the state communist era. Presently, it houses the Hungarian National Gallery, the Budapest Historical Museum, and the National Széchényi Library.