Historic site · UNESCO
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Castle · Hungary · Budapest
Vajdahunyad Castle
A castle made of copies of buildings from across the old kingdom, in City Park.
Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Vajdahunyad Castle matters
Built for a 1896 exhibition, this castle brings together Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and baroque styles in one site, next to a lake that becomes a skating rink in winter. Combine it with a visit to the baths nearby and Heroes' Square, which are all within easy walking distance.
Talking points
- It mixes several architectural styles.
- The lake becomes an ice rink in winter.
- It sits in City Park.
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