Winter Wonderland in Budapest

Have you ever visited my gorgeous city? I can assure you that there are plenty of cool activities here during winter time as well. Nowadays we are experiencing beautiful winter days full of sunshine and snow. Let me take you to my favorite places: the Buda castle district and to the highest point,  the Citadel. 

The mysterious Buda Castle

The Castle district is one of my favorite places in the city with its colorful houses and medieval style. I started my walk from the building of the National Archives  towards the Matthias church. On the way I made a few photos on the Mary Magdalene church and monastery built in the 13th century in Gothic style.

The building of National Archives

Mary Magdalene Church

The Matthias church was one of the first churches in the Buda Hills, it got enlarged during the centuries and what we see today is the result of a huge construction in the 19th century. When the church was occupied during the Turkish era, it used to be transformed into a mosque, the furnishing was removed.

Right next to the square a very popular touristic place is located, the Fisherman's Bastion, the most romantic place in the city. The 7 towers of the Bastion features the 7 Hungarian chieftains who had led their tribes to Hungary to settle down in 895. The towers are really pretty and you have the best lookout of the town.

Tóth Árpád promenade is a peaceful, relaxing place, I love the view and the little path was totally covered by snow. Look, how lovely it is! You have a great view of the other side of the city.

Tóth Árpád promenade

 
While passing by the gorgeous, medieval style streets, we will reach the Royal Palace. On the way you will see the Sándor Palace, nicely renovated, Neo-Classic style building, the office of the current President of Hungary.

Sándor Palace

Here comes the Royal Palace. The first palace on the site was actually a fortress built in the 14th century. After the second world war it became the center of culture, visit the National Széchenyi Library, the Hungarian National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum. In September the largest wine festival takes place at this spot.

From the Buda Castle you will see the Citadel and all the historical bridges around. I often come here for a walk, just the admire the view and the royal surroundings.

If you take the traditional funicular, you will find yourself in the city center within a few minutes. The old construction is so nice and practical to get down to the feet of the Chain bridge.

Funicular

Medieval atmosphere

Top of Budapest

If you are at the bridge, take tram Nr 19/41 and get till the stop Rudas bath, you can now climb with me to the highest point of Budapest, the amazing Citadel. This place used to be a fortress and it's a very popular lookout today. First I climbed to the Saint Gellert statue, which is an impressive monument dedicated to a bishop who led the Hungarian nation to the Christian faith.

It took me about 20 minutes to get to the top, to the Lady of Liberty, it was a nice, winter walk on a little path while the sun was slowly going down. Precious moments!

The statue was erected to commemorate the liberation of Budapest after WWII, Today it's one of the most emblematic sights of the city, people love this place because of the stunning view and the great atmosphere.

I could have a nice and clear view of the Buda Castle district, the birdges and the Danube. I felt so blessed, everytime I'm traveling all around the world, visitng breathtaking placea, I'm so glad to return back home and truly belong here.

If you never visited Budapest before, keep tuned and read my articles on the city, I will show you different perspectives from a local's point of view.