Known for
Matthias Church, Buda Castle and the National Gallery on one ridge, with the Várkert Bazár down by the river.
Castle ridge above the Danube
Castle Hill
Vár
Szentháromság tér, Tárnok utca, Dísz tér
The ridge above Buda. Matthias Church, Buda Castle and the Hungarian National Gallery are one walk, with Várkert Bazár down at the river.
Why go
The first day, when the courtyards open. After lunch the view is straight into the sun.
Where to stay
Nights on the hill are quiet, but dinner is in Pest. The suitcase is easier by the Chain Bridge on the Pest side.
Local guide
Fedor Samorodov · guide
The ridge is a walk; the river is a stair or the funicular below. Matthias Church is on Szentháromság tér, the palace and the gallery at the south end, and Várkert Bazár at the foot on the Danube, outside the walls.