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The dome of the Royal Palace
NORTH OF THE
was rebuilt in the Neo-Classical CASTLE DISTRICT
style after the Neo-Baroque
dome, designed by Alajos DISTRICT
CASTLE
Hauszmann, was ruined in
the razing of the palace in
World War II.
GELLÉRT HILL
AND TABÁN
Locator Map
See Street Finder, maps 1, 3 & 9

A statue of Prince Eugene of Savoy,
by József Róna, was unveiled in
1900. It commemorates the
battle of Zenta in 1697, victory
at which was a turning point
in the Turkish war. The bas-
reliefs on the base depict
scenes from the battle. Two
Turkish prisoners cower by
the feet of the prince.

4 . Hungarian National Gallery
Artworks depicting Hungary’s turbulent history are
displayed here. Periods of both foreign domination
and patriotic home rule are brought to life through
the gallery’s extensive collection.

Key
Suggested route

Building the Royal Palace
In the 15th century, a Gothic Royal Palace was built
on the site, but it was rebuilt in the Renaissance
style by King Mátyás in 1458. After the Turkish
occupation it was razed and reborn on a smaller
scale. Maria Theresa further developed the palace
and it was completed in 1905. It was rebuilt after
0 metres 50 World War II to its 1905 design.
0 yards 50
15th century 1749
1719 1905

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