Várkerület, Budapest

#376 among attractions in Budapest

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The 1st District of Budapest is the Castle District and is the historical part of the Buda side of Budapest. It consists of the Buda Castle Hill and some other neighborhoods around it, like Tabán, Krisztinaváros and parts of Gellért Hill. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.32 mi²Coordinates: 47°30'5"N, 19°1'57"E

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Várkerület (Várnegyed)Budapest Hungary

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Várkerület – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Matthias Church, Fisherman's Bastion, Sándor Palace, Castle Quarter.

~340 ftE
Late-Gothic Roman Catholic church
Matthias Church, Budapest
2 min walk • 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...
~740 ftNE
Turreted fortress and city views
Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest
4 min walk • 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...
~1900 ftSE
Forts and castles
Sándor Palace, Budapest
10 min walk • Sándor Palace, a historic castle nestled in the heart of Budapest, Hungary, serves as the official residence of the President of Hungary. This elegant neoclassical building, situated on the southern edge of Castle Hill, adjacent to the Buda Castle complex, offers a...
~820 ftSE
Forts and castles
Castle Quarter, Budapest
4 min walk • Nestled atop the hills of Buda, the Castle Quarter in Budapest, Hungary, is a historical treasure and an architectural marvel that attracts visitors from around the globe. This UNESCO World Heritage site, also known as the Buda Castle District, is a picturesque area...
~370 ftSW
Forts and castles, Museum, Specialty museum
Hospital in the Rock, Budapest
2 min walk • Nestled beneath the historic Buda Castle lies the Hospital in the Rock, a unique attraction steeped in the rich history of Budapest, Hungary. This former secret emergency hospital and nuclear bunker, carved out of the natural cave system under Castle Hill, offers...
~1920 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
Krisztina Tér, Budapest
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest, Krisztina Tér is a serene and picturesque square that offers tourists a glimpse into the city's religious heritage. At the center of this quiet area stands a prominent Catholic Church, an embodiment of Budapest's historical...
~1900 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Szilágyi Dezső Square Reformed Church, Budapest
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Budapest, the Szilágyi Dezső Square Reformed Church stands as a beacon of faith and history. This striking church, characterized by its unique architecture, is a must-see for visitors exploring the Hungarian capital.
~1190 ftN
Forts and castles
Erdélyi Bastion, Budapest
6 min walk • Erdélyi Bastion is a bastion at Buda Castle in Budapest, Hungary. It is sometimes called in English the Transylvanian bastion.
~1360 ftN
City gate
Vienna Gate, Budapest
7 min walk • The Vienna Gate is located at the Vienna Gate Square, Buda Castle, in 1st District, Budapest, Hungary. As the name suggests, it was the port connecting the Castle with the highway to Vienna.
~1170 ftN
Church, Eclectic architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Lutheran Church of Budavár, Budapest
6 min walk • Lutheran Church of Budavár is the oldest Lutheran church of Buda. It was built in 1895 at Vienna Gate Square in the 1st District of Budapest. The first church for the Lutherans of Buda was built by Maria Dorothea, third wife of Palatine Joseph, in 1846, at hu:Dísz tér.
~1870 ftS
Universities and schools
Krisztina Téri Iskola, Budapest
10 min walk • Krisztina Téri Iskola a 220-year-old historic school in the I. district of Budapest, Krisztinaváros, Hungary. "The school started after vintage in 1787".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Várkerület?

Nearby attractions include Magyarság Háza, Budapest (2 min walk), Matthias Church, Budapest (2 min walk), Hospital in the Rock, Budapest (2 min walk), Arany Sas Patikamúzeum, Budapest (3 min walk).

How to get to Várkerület by public transport?

The nearest stations to Várkerület:

Bus

Szentháromság tér • Lines: 116, 16, 16A, 916 (2 min walk)
Donáti utca • Lines: 16, 916 (5 min walk)

Tram

Mikó utca • Lines: 56, 56A (7 min walk)
Krisztina tér • Lines: 56, 56A (9 min walk)

Metro

Déli pályaudvar • Lines: M2 (10 min walk)
Batthyány tér • Lines: M2 (12 min walk)

Train

Budapest-Déli (10 min walk)
Szent György tér (10 min walk)

Light rail

Batthyány tér • Lines: H5 (13 min walk)
Margit híd, budai hídfő • Lines: H5 (26 min walk)

Trolleybus

Kossuth Lajos tér M • Lines: 70, 78 (22 min walk)
Báthory utca / Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út • Lines: 70, 78 (29 min walk)