Budapest: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
Categories
- Museum
- Church
- Specialty museum
- Shopping
- Park
- History museum
- Theater
- Art museum
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Square
- Concerts and shows
- Neighbourhood
- Historical place
- Art gallery
- Memorial
- Swimming
- Universities and schools
- Bridge
- Water park
- Shopping centre
- Baroque architecture
- Forts and castles
- Architecture
- Area
- Street
- Amusement park
- Synagogue
- Cemetery
- Spa
- Natural attraction
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Sacred and religious sites
- Amusement
- Market
- Monuments and statues
- Library
- Arenas and stadiums
- View point
- Nightlife
- Science museum
- Nature
- Neo-baroque architecture
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Unesco
- Cave
- Eclectic architecture
- Tram
- Town
- Fountain
- Mountain
St. Stephen's Basilica
Grand church with regular concerts St. Stephen's Basilica, named in honor of the first King of Hungary, is a crowning jewel in the cityscape of Budapest. This majestic church is not only a religious center but also one of the most significant tourist attractions in the Hungarian capital.
Matthias Church
Late-Gothic Roman Catholic church Matthias Church, with its stunning Gothic architecture, stands as a beacon of historical significance in the heart of Budapest, Hungary. This Roman Catholic church, officially named the Church of the Assumption of the Buda Castle, is one of the city's most prominent...
Fisherman's Bastion
Turreted fortress and city views Perched atop Castle Hill, overlooking the Danube River and the city of Budapest, Fisherman's Bastion stands as a fairy-tale-like monument, a magical concoction of neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque architecture. Constructed between 1895 and 1902, this sight is more than...
Citadella
Hapsburg fortress with views of the city Perched atop Gellért Hill in the heart of Budapest, the Citadella stands as a historic fortress with a panoramic view that is simply unmatched. This emblematic structure, constructed in the mid-19th century, has become one of the defining features of the Budapest...
Hungarian National Museum
Museum of Hungarian history and culture The Hungarian National Museum is a cultural beacon in the heart of Budapest, Hungary. Established in 1802, this museum is a repository of the nation's history, from the foundation of the Hungarian state to the modern era.
Tomb of Gül Baba
Nestled in the heart of Budapest, Hungary, the Tomb of Gül Baba is a revered historical site that offers a glimpse into the Ottoman heritage of the city. As a prominent dervish, poet, and companion of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, Gül Baba's resting place is not...
Shoes on the Danube Bank
Unique memorial sculpture by the river The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a poignant and powerful memorial in Budapest, Hungary, that pays tribute to the victims of the Holocaust. Situated on the east bank of the Danube River, this haunting monument consists of 60 pairs of 1940s-style shoes cast in iron...
Aquincum
Roman baths and ancient archaeology museum Nestled along the serene banks of the Danube in Budapest, Hungary, lies Aquincum, an ancient site whispering tales of a bygone era. Once a significant Roman military base and city, Aquincum serves as a museum and an archaeological park, offering a unique glimpse into...
Frankel Leo street Synagogue
Frankel Leo Synagogue is located on the Buda side of Budapest, Hungary. It is a Neolog synagogue which is the local mainstream of the Jewish community. The congregation and prayers similar to the Conservative/Masorti but without being egalitarian. Men and women sit separated but without mechitzah. They follow the Nusach Ashkenaz.
Glass House
The Glass House was a building used by the Swiss diplomat Carl Lutz to help Jews in Budapest during the Holocaust.
Aquincum Military Amphitheatre
The Aquincum Military Amphitheatre is the greater of two amphitheatres in Budapest, Hungary, the other being the Aquincum Civil Amphitheatre. It is located in the Obuda district, just north near the Danube river. It was built around 145, during the reign of emperor Antoninus Pius.
Batthyány's sanctuary lamp
Batthyány's sanctuary lamp is a national monument, located at the corner of Báthory Street and Hold Street in Lipótváros, Budapest, Hungary. It sits on the former location of the courtyard of the New Building, where Count Lajos Batthyány, the first Prime Minister of Hungary, was executed on 6th October 1849.