Castle District
Vár, known locally as Budai Vár, sits atop Castle Hill as the heart of Budapest’s oldest royal quarter. The fortress began in the 13th century, and after the Turkish occupation it was rebuilt in Baroque style, a reflection of Hungary’s evolving sovereignty and culture. You’re standing where the Buda Castle complex rises above the district, with the medieval Bécsi kapu, the Vienna Gate, serving today as the main entrance to the area. The Castle Quarter, or Várnegyed, forms a continuous thread through history, surrounding Matthias Church and the Royal Palace. The square in front of the church, Szentháromság tér, and the nearby Dísz tér are key anchors of the district. In addition to the castle, you’ll find the Fisherman’s Bastion, built at the start of the 20th century, offering a broad panorama of the city. …
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