gothic
Budapest's Gothic architecture was significant as early as the 14th and 15th centuries: Buda had one of the most beautiful Baroque castles in Europe.
The palace was, unfortunately, totally destroyed in 1686 when the unified Christian army has liberated Buda from under Turkish rule.
Nowadays, there is just one Gothic building in the Castle District, and it's a residential building. The Gothic tower of the Matthias Church was built in the 19th century.
The Parliament building in Budapest was built in the 19th century. It is a wonderful example of Gothic Revival and other styles.
gothic Key Sections
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Buda Castle District (From the Vienna Gate to the funicular) District 1. Budapest Show me on map »
The Castle Hill was first populated and surrounded by walls by the Hungarians after the Mongol attack of 1241-1242, which devastated most of Hungary. Protective walls were erected around the hill. By the 14th century, it had just over 8,000 inhabitants. |
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Church of St. Elizabeth of the House of Árpád 1074 Rózsák tere 8 District 7. City Center Budapest Show me on map » |
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Inner City Parish Church 1056 Március 15. tér 2 District 5. City center Budapest Show me on map »
The oldest church in Pest, dating back to the 12th century. Built in Romanesque style on the site of the grave of martyr Bishop Gellért, who was, according to the legend, put in a barrel and rolled off of today’s Gellért hill. |
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Mathias Church 1014 Szentháromság tér 3 District 1. Budapest Show me on map »
The church is officially called The Church of Our Lady, and served as a coronation church from the 16th century on. Its vast ecclesiastical collection and treasury is open for visitors. During the centuries, the church underwent several major transformations, the first of which was the addendum of the Mary-gate (Mária-kapu), and in 1470, the 60-metre south side tower, with the King’s raven ensign, was erected. |
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The Hungarian Parliament 1055 Kossuth tér 1 District 5. City center Budapest Show me on map »
The Hungarian Parliament is the seat of the National Assembly, one of the most beautiful and ancient legislative buildings of Europe and the third largest Parliament building in the world. The National Assembly has decided on its construction in the year 1880, nearly a decade and a half after the Compromise with the Habsburg rulers. The winning plan was submitted by Imre Steindl, a professor of the Technical University in Budapest, and construction started in 1885. |
