Buda Castle

Buda Castle (Hungarian: Budavári Palota, German: Burgpalast) is the historical castle and palace in Budapest, it is a World Heritage Site.

Buda Castle
Buda Castle in 2013 with Matthias Church in the background
Buda Castle in 2013 with Matthias Church in the background
LocationBudapest, Hungary
Area4.73 km2 (1.8 sq mi)
Built14th–20th century
ArchitectJean Nicolas Jadot, Miklós Ybl, Alajos Hauszmann
Architectural style(s)Medieval, Baroque, Baroque Revival, Art Nouveau
Official name: Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue
TypeCultural
Criteriaii, iv
Designated1987 (11th session)
Reference No.400
State Party Hungary
RegionHungary