Castle · Budapest, Hungary
Buda Castle
Buda Castle (Hungarian: Budavári Palota, German: Burgpalast), formerly also called the Royal Palace (Hungarian: Királyi-palota) and the Royal Castle (Hungarian: Királyi Vár, German: Königliche Burg), is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest. Built 1244.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Budapest, Hungary |
|---|---|
| Type | Castle |
| Built | 1244 |
| Architect | Jean-Nicolas Jadot de Ville-Issey, Miklós Ybl |
| Area | Area: 4.73 km² |
| Coordinates | 47.4961° N, 19.0397° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Buda Castle is known for
Buda Castle (Hungarian: Budavári Palota, German: Burgpalast), formerly also called the Royal Palace (Hungarian: Királyi-palota) and the Royal Castle (Hungarian: Királyi Vár, German: Königliche Burg), is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest.
About Buda Castle
Buda Castle (Hungarian: Budavári Palota, German: Burgpalast), formerly also called the Royal Palace (Hungarian: Királyi-palota) and the Royal Castle (Hungarian: Királyi Vár, German: Königliche Burg), 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
History
The first royal residence on the Castle Hill was built by King Béla IV of Hungary between 1247 and 1265. It is uncertain whether it was situated on the southern tip of the hill or on the northern elevation, near the Kammerhof. The oldest part of the present-day palace was built in the 14th century by Stephen, Duke of Slavonia, who was the younger brother of King Louis I of Hungary.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Buda Castle website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Budapest |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Budapest Listz Ferenc international Airport (BUD) |
| Distance from the airport | 11.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) · Budapest, Hungary · 11.4 miles away
- M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) · Bratislava, Slovakia · 96.7 miles away
- Pécs-Pogány International Airport (PEV) · Pécs, Hungary · 110.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Buda Castle?
Buda Castle (Hungarian: Budavári Palota, German: Burgpalast), formerly also called the Royal Palace (Hungarian: Királyi-palota) and the Royal Castle (Hungarian: Királyi Vár, German: Königliche Burg), is the historical castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest.
Where is Buda Castle located?
Buda Castle is in Budapest, Hungary. Its coordinates are 47.4961° N, 19.0397° E.
How do I get to Buda Castle?
The nearest town is Budapest, and the nearest airport is Budapest Listz Ferenc international Airport (BUD), about 11.2 miles away (straight line).
When was Buda Castle built?
Buda Castle was built 1244.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buda_Castle — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q46313 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/400 — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.