Buda Castle

castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest

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
LocationBudapest, Hungary
Coordinates47°29′46″N 19°02′23″E / 47.49611°N 19.03972°E / 47.49611; 19.03972
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
Buda Castle is located in Budapest
Buda Castle
Location of Buda Castle in Budapest
Buda Castle is located in Hungary
Buda Castle
Buda Castle (Hungary)