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1. Fellegvár
Crowning the top of a 1,148-foot hill, Visegrád's dramatic citadel was built in the 13th century and served as the seat of Hungarian kings in the early 14th century. In the Middle Ages, this was where the Holy Crown and other royal regalia were kept, until they were stolen by a dishonorable maid of honor in 1440; 23 years later King Matthias had to pay 80,000 HUF to retrieve them from Austria. Today, the crown is safe and sound in Budapest's Parliament building. There are some interesting exhibits and artifacts inside the castle, including coats of arms, hunting trophies, models of the castle through history, and waxwork recreations of Renaissance feasts and balls, but most people's abiding memory of the site is the breathtaking views it offers of the Danube Bend below. It's certainly ample reward for the strenuous 40-minute hike up, which starts from the back gate of Salamon Tower. Then again, you can always drive up the hill from the center of Visegrád in five minutes and park (for a fee). Only interested in the view? Come after 6 pm for free access to the terrace.
Fő utca 31, Visegrád, Pest, 2025, Hungary26-398--101Sight Details
Rate Includes: 1,700 HUF, May–Oct., daily 9–6; Nov.–Apr., Fri.--Sun. 9–4, Closed weekdays Jan. and Feb. -
2. Mátyás Király Múzeum
In the 15th century, King Matthias Corvinus had a separate, 350-room palace built on the bank of the Danube below the citadel. It was eventually razed by the Turks, and not until 1934 were the ruins finally excavated. Now, after extensive reconstruction, it's possible to visit about 20 of the rooms—including the royal bed chambers, the kitchen, and the chapel—which are spread throughout the Királyi palota (Royal Palace) and its Salamon torony (Salamon Tower). Come during summer to see medieval games and craft demonstrations.
Fő utca 23, Visegrád, Pest, 2025, Hungary26-597--010Sight Details
Rate Includes: 1,400 HUF castle; 700 HUF Salamon Tower, Royal Palace Tues.–Sun. 9–5. Salomon Tower May–Sept., Wed.–Sun. 9–5, Closed Mon.; closed Oct.–Mar. -
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