Museum Kishtselli (Hung Kiscelli Múzeum) - History Museum in Budapest, located in the picturesque green surroundings Óbuda in the eponymous castle in Baroque style, which was built in the XVIII century for the Trinitarian monastery. Some time in walls Kishtselli housed barracks, and then the hospital. Now the branch of Budapest History Museum. Exposition of Kishtselli devoted Modern and Contemporary History of Budapest and on the basis of documentary materials highlights the role of Budapest in the country's history. The most famous museum exhibit - machine, which printed "Folksong" Sandor Petofi, in which he called on the Hungarian people to the revolutionary struggle. In the palace also houses Kishtselli Capital Art Gallery.

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The Halászbástya Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈhɒlaːsbaːʃcɒ] or Fisherman's Bastion is a terrace in neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque style situated on the Buda bank of the Danube, on the Castle hill in Budapest, around Matthias Church. It was designed and built between 1895 and 1902 on the plans of Frigyes Schulek. Between 1947–48, the son of Frigyes Schulek, János Schulek, conducted the other restoration project after its near destruction during World War II.

From the towers and the terrace a panoramic view exists of Danube, Margaret Island, Pest to the east and the Gellért Hill.

Its seven towers represent the seven Magyar tribes that settled in the Carpathian Basin in 896.

The Bastion takes its name from the guild of fishermen that was responsible for defending this stretch of the city walls in the Middle Ages. It is a viewing terrace, with many stairs and walking paths.

A bronze statue of Stephen I of Hungary mounted on a horse, erected in 1906, can be seen between the Bastion and the Matthias Church. The pedestal was made by Alajos Stróbl, based on the plans of Frigyes Schulek, in Neo-Romanesque style, with episodes illustrating the King's life.

Fisherman's Bastion

Hősök tere (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈhøːʃøk ˈtɛrɛ]; English: Heroes' Square) is one the major squares in Budapest, Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other important national leaders, as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The square lies at the outbound end of Andrássy Avenue next to City Park (Városliget). It hosts the Museum of Fine Arts and the Műcsarnok. The square has played an important part in contemporary Hungarian history and has been a host to many political events, such as the reburial of Imre Nagy in 1989.

Hősök tere is surrounded by two important buildings, Museum of Fine Arts on the left and Palace of Art (or more accurately Hall of Art) on the right. On the other side it faces Andrássy Avenue which has two buildings looking at the square — one is residential and the other one is the embassy of Serbia (former Yugoslavian embassy where Imre Nagy secured sanctuary in 1956).

The central feature of Heroes' Square, as well as a landmark of Budapest, is the Millennium Memorial (Hungarian: Millenáriumi Emlékmű, also translated Millennium Monument or Millennial Monument). Construction began in 1896 to commemorate the thousandth anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian state by St. Stephen I in 896, and was part of a much larger construction project which also included the expansion and refurbishing of Andrássy Avenue and the construction of the first metro line in Budapest (Hungarian: Földalatti). Construction was completed in 1900, which was when the square received its name.

When the monument was originally constructed, Hungary was a part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and thus the last five spaces for statues on the left of the colonnade were reserved for members of the ruling Habsburg dynasty. From left to right these were Ferdinand I (relief: Defense of the Castle at Eger); Leopold I (relief: Eugene of Savoy defeats the Turks at Zenta), Charles III, Maria Theresa (relief: The Hungarian Diet votes support "vitam et sanguinem") and Franz Joseph (relief: Franz Joseph crowned by Gyula Andrássy). The monument was damaged in World War II and when it was rebuilt the Habsburgs were replaced by the current figures.

On the 16th June 1989 a crowd of 250,000 gathered at the square for the historic reburial of Imre Nagy, who had been executed in June 1958.

There are also three other squares in Budapest entitled Hősök tere, in Soroksár, Békásmegyer and Rákosliget.

Behind the cenotaph but within the decorative chain is a flat bronze plate which marks the site of an artesian well whose drilling was completed in 1878 by Vilmos Zsigmondy. This well provides water for the Széchenyi Baths behind the monument and the Dagály Baths in the Népfürdő utca. The well reached a depth of 971 meters and produces 831 liters of hot water per minute at 74 degrees Celsius

The Heroes' Square monument has a 90% duplicate in Shanghai Global Paradise, Shanghai. Since its opening in 1996, it has been mostly degraded and most statues removed.

At the front of the monument is a large stone cenotaph surrounded by an ornamental iron chain. The cenotaph is dedicated "To the memory of the heroes who gave their lives for the freedom of our people and our national independence." While some guide books refer to this as a "tomb" it is not a burial place.

The back of the monument consists of two matched colonnades, each with seven statues representing great figures of Hungarian history.

This is a list of the statesmen who are portrayed by the sculptures in the semi-circular arcades of the monument. The topic of the relief below each figure is given below the name.

Directly behind the cenotaph is a column topped by a statue of the archangel Gabriel. In his right hand the angel holds the Holy Crown of St. Stephen (Istvan), the first king of Hungary. In his left hand the angel holds a two barred apostolic cross, a symbol awarded to St. Stephen by the Pope in recognition of his efforts to convert Hungary to Christianity. In Hungarian it is referred to as the double cross or the apostolic double cross.

At the base of the column is a group of seven mounted figures representing the Magyar chieftains who led the Hungarian people into the Carpathian basin. In the front is Árpád, considered the founder of the Hungarian nation. Behind him are the chieftains Előd, Ond, Kond, Tas, Huba, and Töhötöm (Tétény). Little survives in the historical record about these individuals and both their costumes and their horses are considered to be more fanciful than historically accurate.

Heroes' Square

Buda Castle - a historic castle fortress and residence of the Hungarian kings in Budapest, Hungary. Until recently it was called the Royal Palace and it was called the Royal Castle.

This complex of buildings - palaces on the banks of the Danube is one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in Budapest, it has no equal in Europe.
Buda and its complement PalaceIn, constitute a single architectural ensemble of the Royal Palace of Buda. A majestic ruins of Visegrad emphasize military - strategic importance for the ancient town located on the banks of the Danube. Royal Palace consists of several buildings, built in the Gothic style and intricate Baroque constituting impressive in its size ensemble. Starting construction of the ensemble put King Matthias. It was time for Hungary, strengthening and increasing its power in the international arena.
In 2002, Buda Castle and the ancient Aquincum, Andrássy Avenue are a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.
His elegant and solemnly Royal Palace more than once served as a backdrop in Hollywood directors. Famous film "Red Heat" with the participation of a great artist Schwarzenegger, Governor of California and Vice filmed against the backdrop of the palace, where the royal palace as paving stones like the one that covers the Red Square in Moscow

Over 1500 castles, palaces, fortresses, local utilitarian buildings constructed in 13th century Hungary. They were built as the effects of the Tatar invasion 13veke. King Bela IV built castles and fortresses on the defensive throughout the country. Most of the arrayed while locks saved or restored today. Many of these cultural facilities in this list includes the Royal Palace in Budapest, whose construction dates back to the reign of King Bela 4. Assumed that this royal residence built on the site of a contemporary palace famous Hungarian king Bela IV between 1247 and 1265 years.
Royal Residence in Budapest, built in the 14th century, 7 centuries seen many kings and survived many royal dynasties. During that time it has undergone dramatic changes and by the 19th century bore little resemblance to that fortress, which was built Bela 4, becoming a beautiful and airy palace in Baroque style.
The palace, built on the ground for the Hungarian kings at the beginning of the XIII century, his first reconstruction has undergone a couple of centuries. It was reconstructed in the XV century under King Matthias requests.
Built the oldest part of the palace Historians refer to the XIV century. But the most ancient part of the castle was built in the XIV century Duke Stefan Slovenia, the younger brother of the Hungarian King Louis the Great. When King Sigismund locking significantly and seriously expanded its borders and, according to some, superior to all similar constructions of the late Middle Ages.
Already at that time the construction of numerous and complex of elegant buildings, which worked on projects together with the Hungarians, German, Italian masters. And as a supplement to the palace ensemble Frisch, Hungarian King Zsigmond, at the end of the XIV century building is constructed of the royal library, there found their storage known manuscripts (Corvina) King Matthias. Original and sumptuously decorated, with astounding beauty of architectural decoration palace staterooms with their coffered ceilings, the famous carving on red marble, were nicely furnished and decorated with large size tapestries. Beauty of the royal library at the original layout of rooms, is unmatched at this present time. The building of the ensemble of the Royal Palace on the banks of the Danube stretch 300m
After the defeat in the battle Mohachskoy 1526 Kingdom of Hungary collapsed, and Turkish troops occupied the castle. Turks castle buildings used for housing soldiers and stables, some of the rooms were empty. Many medieval buildings of the ensemble were destroyed and damaged as a result of the siege army of the Holy League during the liberation of the city of Buda in the Great Turkish War.
In 1715, King Charles VI cleared territory ensemble from the ruins and began to build a new complex. In 1749, the Royal Palace was built.
May 4, 1849 the Hungarian revolutionary army Arthur Gergeya Buda Castle was captured and burned the Royal Palace. Brokedown Palace began to recover only half a century later. Only after the events of the Hungarian Revolution of 1850-1856 years, the palace was restored.
This led the Empress Maria Theresa.
In 1867 it was crowned Emperor Franz Joseph I, as the Hungarian king.
Another restoration took place in the palace in the years 1896-1903, it was restored and rebuilt by the architect A. Hausman.
Last time the complete destruction of the palace underwent in 1945. Then as a result of the seven-week siege Russian Budapest in February 1945 from the castle remained in ruins.
When restoring the ruined palace in 1945 restored defensive walls, royal chambers. This was made possible thanks to the plans and the text of the reign of King Sigismund of Hungary and Matthias. Now near the Royal Palace visitors can explore fortification remaining from the Middle Ages and Turkish rule.
Lasted for decades after the war, reconstruction of the palace. By 1967, the restoration was completely finished. Now it houses a museum. It is a museum of history of Budapest and Hungarian National Gallery.
Today the Royal Palace Cultural Center and Museum Complex.
Its present appearance complex of palaces obliged conducted in the 50s historical research and archaeological excavations, as well as the idea of ​​the organization in the Royal Palace complex cultural centers.

Buda Castle

Vajdahunyad Castle (Hungarian: Vajdahunyad vára) is a castle in the City Park of Budapest, Hungary. It was built between 1896 and 1908 as part of the Millennial Exhibition which celebrated the 1000 years of Hungary since the Hungarian Conquest of the Carpathian Basin in 895. The castle was designed by Ignác Alpár to feature copies of several landmark buildings from different parts the Kingdom of Hungary, especially the Hunyad Castle in Transylvania (now in Romania). As the castle contains parts of buildings from various time periods, it displays different architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. Originally it was made from cardboard and wood, but it became so popular that it was rebuilt from stone and brick between 1904 and 1908. Today it houses the Museum of Hungarian Agriculture, the biggest[citation needed] agricultural museum in Europe.

The statue of Anonymus by Hungarian sculptor Miklós Ligeti is also displayed in the castle court. Anonymus lived in the 12th century (his true identity is unknown, but he was a notary of Béla III of Hungary), who wrote the chronicle Gesta Hungarorum (Deeds of the Hungarians).

The castle contains a statue of Béla Lugosi, as well.

Castle of Vajdahunyad

A köztudatban sajnálatosan téves módon Szarkavár néven ismertté vált solymári vár egy középkori vár, mely Solymár mellett, a Pilis és a Budai-hegység magaslatai között egy kisebb, de meredek oldalú dombon emelkedik. A korábban nem igazán látványos romterület a 2005-2006 folyamán végzett nagyszabású fejlesztés (a várfalak eltérő magasságba történő felmagasítása, az eredeti öregtorony és kapuzat feltételezett alakját idéző kilátótorony és kapu, valamint színpad építése, stb.) révén nyerte el jelenlegi állapotát. 2013. júniusáig szabadon látogatható volt, 2013. július 1. óta hivatalos nyitvatartási rend szerint látogatható, belépődíj fejében.

Nagy Lajos uralkodása idején a legfontosabb királyi tisztségviselők közé számítottak a Lackfi főnemesi család tagjai. A korabeli oklevelek szerint 1355-ben vásárolták meg ezt a területet, ahol rövidesen felépítették a kis alapterületű kővárat, ami a továbbiakban budai tartózkodásuk idején szállásául szolgált a dúsgazdag famíliának.

A törökkel vívott vesztes nikápolyi csatában a Lackfiak szembeszálltak Luxemburgi Zsigmond királlyal, ezért 1397-ben két vezető egyéniségüket az uralkodó hívei orvul meggyilkolták, váruradalmaikat elkobozták. Zsigmond később feleségének, Cillei Borbála úrnőnek adományozta, kárpótlásul annak házasságtörése miatt régebben lefoglalt délvidéki birtokaiért.

A középkor további évszázadaiban magáénak mondhatta még a Korbáviai és a Rozgonyi família is. 1440-ben ostrommal foglalták el az ellenpártiaktól a lengyel származású I. Ulászló magyar király táborához tartozó fegyveresek. Négy esztendő múltán a Czudar család zálogba adta a Rozgonyi famíliának. Egy 1449-es feljegyzés szerint rövid ideig Hunyadi János kormányzó uralta, majd királyi kegyként Garai László nádorispán szerezte meg. Férfiágon való kihalásuk után Mátyás király a törvénytelen kapcsolatából született Corvin János liptói hercegnek adományozta, tőle 1490 után Ráskai Balázs főnemes ragadta el. Már az 1526-os mohácsi csata után jelentősebb pusztítások érték a környéken fosztogató török lovas csapatoktól, de végleges romba dőlése csak az 1541-es budai megszállás után következett be.

Egyes – jellemzően amatőr – kutatók vélekedése szerint a solymári Mátyás-dombon található romterület nem a számos okleveles forrásban dokumentált solymári vár, hanem a pálos szerzetesrend egyik központi kolostorának maradványait őrzi.[2][3][4][5] E teória ugyanakkor nem vonja kétségbe a solymári vár létezésére utaló, azt igazoló okleveles forrásokat, csak a solymári vár helyét vitatja. A kolostor-elmélet, vagy várkolostor-elmélet szerint – amelynek legkitartóbb kutatója és hirdetője Tamáska Péter amatőr történész kutató – a solymári vár valójában a Tinnye–Perbál–Nagykovácsi hármashatár közelében volt, ahol e teória értelmében egy lankás domboldal bizonyos terepi anomáliái tanúsíthatják ma is a kérdéses vár feltételezett ottani létezését. A teória ezen részét ténylegesen alátámasztani látszik néhány olyan XV. század eleji okleveles forrás, amelyek a solymári várat perbáli határjárások során említik tájékozódási pontként.

A várkolostor-elmélet hívei szerint a solymári romterület – amely egyébként jelenlegi paraméterei alapján aligha vélhető kolostorromnak, különösen pedig egy főkolostor romjának – megtévesztő képet mutat, mert ezen álláspont szerint a XX.-XXI. századi feltárások idején rögzített járószint több méternyivel magasabbra helyezkedik el az eredeti középkori járószinthez képest, a két szint különbségét pedig az eredetileg itt állt, majd a török hódoltság idején porig rombolt kolostorépületek törmelékeiből kialakult réteg alkotja.[6] A Tamáska Péter nevével fémjelzett várkolostor-elméletet a hivatalos régészettudomány képviselői – köztük is elsősorban Feld István régész, aki már 1977-ben írott szakdolgozata óta kutatja a solymári vár történetét – döntően alaptalannak ítélik.

Szarka castle

Eger castle ruins

In a small Hungarian town Erd that is just 20 kilometers from Budapest, located in the beautiful castle Wimpfen Classicist Hungarian dukes built in the middle of the XIX century. The castle is not particularly popular among travelers as a landmark, but it is very famous as the main Hungarian Geographical Museum. Here you can find valuable historical documents of the Hungarian research geologists and geographers, trophies, brought them from exotic countries, and unique paleontological exhibits.

Castle Vimffena originates from prosaic coaching inn with an exotic name "Pelican", who built Duke Batthyány-Strattman. This unusual name institution has received thanks to the image on Batthyány family coat of arms. Emblem pelican hung directly above the entrance door to the inn. A few years later - in 1844 - "Pelican" into the hands of Count Wimpfen, who decides to rebuild a conventional building in a beautiful castle in the classical style. Desire graph builders performed in just a few years since Count's estate and the adjoining garden was called "Castle Wimpfen."

The first permanent exhibition, which started the history of the castle as Vimffena Geographic Museum, opened in the autumn of 1983 on the initiative of Balazs Densa. Several years of preparatory work of employees of the Hungarian Geographical Society brought the first fruits: the exhibition "Hungarian travelers and their voyages of discovery" opens its doors to the first visitors. Official financing of the project is only partially cover the costs of establishing exposure, so the first museum collection is created including the donations of ordinary citizens.
In 1985 the castle was finally Wimpfen handed over to the museum, and historians begin dense work on the next show. In 1888 they were able to present another permanent exhibition: "Study of the Carpathian Basin", which were collected geological, geographical, botanical and paleontological investigations of Hungarian scientists. A little later in the garden of the museum there are several statues in memory of the famous Hungarian traveler Laszlo Almasy, Semyuila Teleki, etc. Gradually formed a pantheon of sculptures, which is now part of the permanent exhibition.
Later in the museum part of the building has been allocated under the organization of public scientific and geographical library, which now has more than 8,000 books and is loved by Hungarian students and researchers.
Now the count's residence are two permanent exposition "Hungarian travelers and their voyages of discovery" and "Research of the Carpathian Basin." In addition to this museum is full of interesting exhibits, presented by researchers medieval Asia. For example, the relics of Tibetology Kerege Chomy father, who created the first Tibetan-English dictionary. Or materials of the Sahara expedition Laszlo Almasy.

Castle Wimpfen

In Hungary, in Gödel, is one of the largest palace complexes in Europe - Grassalkovich Palace, otherwise known as the Castle of Gödöllő. Structure recognized the second largest palace complex after Versailles. The total area of ​​the castle - 17 thousand square meters. meters, and the adjacent park occupies 29 acres. 
Grassalkovich palace built in the same style - baroque, and because of the outstanding architectural features has become a model for the design and construction of many Hungarian castles. In its luxury castle can be compared only with the French palaces, famous for its decoration. Not all of Gödöllő Castle is open for viewing tour - there is still undergoing restoration. Permitted to attend the reception, a grand staircase and hall, the central building of the palace. Most recently for tourists discovered two new wings - Gizella and Rudolph. In the rooms of the castle completely restored apartments of Emperor decor - furniture of the masters 18 - 19th century antiques, paintings, and of course, the sculpture, which deserve special mention. They can be found at every step - from the main entrance to the small and transitions inside the palace. 
Another attraction of the castle of Gödöllő - the main hall. He is known for the fact that it is here that the wedding of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Sissi. Hall is richly decorated with white and gold stucco in the Baroque style, hanging from the ceiling with a huge crystal chandelier with candelabra, and exquisite porcelain sets tables are preserved from the time of Maria Theresa. In the ceremonial hall often hosts weddings - the pleasure is not cheap, but is very popular. 
Grassalkovich Castle is also known for its gardens and park complex - Elizabethan park, named after the Hungarian people beloved Empress Elizabeth (Sissi). In the park you can visit the museum, various exhibitions and theater (by the way, he was the first European theater). In addition, park visitors can admire the statue of Elizabeth and Calvario stucco depicting the Way of the Cross standing. 

The founder of the castle was Count Antal Grassalkovich I, the owner of the town of Gödöllő. Palace designed by famous architect Andras Mayerhoffer. Gödel began to build a castle in 1733. 
For the construction and decoration of the main building took about 30 years later the palace was changed several times and eventually took the form of the letter U. In 1749, the castle had been stable, luxurious reception hall, richly decorated chambers and a small chapel in the northern part of the building. The work started on the construction of the park.
In 1751 the palace Grassalkovich visited Queen Maria Theresa, who was delighted with the rich decoration of the castle. In memory of her visit to the castle remained porcelain set, which is still used today. Throughout the 18th century palace owned Grassalkovich dynasty, but with the death of its last representative Antal Grassalkovich III castle lost master. 
Gödöllő Palace later changed several owners, among whom were Hungarian baron, Belgian Bank and the Hungarian people. In 1867 the castle became Grassalkovich wedding gift from Hungary to their new rulers - Emperor Franz Joseph and Princess Sissi (Elizabeth). The Imperial couple she called Castle's Royal Palace and turned it into a summer residence. Throughout the reign of couples here feast and balls, so the palace was given the nickname "Hungarian Versailles". In 1898, the Italian terrorist killed Sissi and saddened residents of the city have created a memorial in her honor, which can still be seen in the park. 
In 1919 there was a revolution in Hungary, resulting in locking Gödel again passed into the hands of the people, and from 1920 to 1944. it's summer residence Regent Miklos Horthy. During World War II, a luxurious interior of the palace was looted first German and then Soviet troops - gone fine paintings, antiques and antique furniture. In 1950, the once magnificent palace given to accommodate the Soviet troops in one part of the building had a warehouse, and in the other - opened a nursing home. The state of the building nobody watched, and gradually began to crumble Grassalkovich castle. 
In the early 90-ies of the last century, the Hungarian government started the reconstruction and restoration of the castle in order to preserve a beautiful masterpiece of Baroque architecture. 
In our time, finishing and restoration work continues, but most of the palace has been restored and is open for visitors. The castle of Gödöllő constantly exhibitions, concerts and festivals, always attracts many tourists from all over the world.