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Budapest castle

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Medieval Castles
Published: December 30, 2009Posted in: Hungary castlesTags: , , ,

Situated in the Buda section of Budapest, the Castle District sits on the eastern side of the Danube. Positioned a couple hundred feet above the Danube, the entire city of Budapest can be seen from the numerous vantage points. Castle Hill is a 1,5km long hill, overlooking the Danube, located in Budapest’s No1 District. The Old Town occupies the larger part of Castle Hill – it is also referred to as the Buda Castle; the Royal Palace occupies the southern portion.

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Visegrád Castle

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Medieval Castles
Published: December 20, 2009Posted in: Hungary castlesTags: , , , , , , ,

Located in the Danube Bend, about 40 kilometers north of Budapest, the small picturesque town of Visegrád is famous for its medieval royal fortress ensemble: the royal palace, the Solomon’s tower and the citadel. Visegrád was the royal seat of the Hungarian kings during the 14th century. In 1335, a historical meeting took place among the Czech, Hungarian and Polish kings at the Visegrád palace.

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