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graphs and sheet music is
housed in wing F of the Royal
Palace, built in 1890–1902 by
Alajos Hauszmann and Miklós
Ybl (see p123). Previously, the
library was part of the Hungarian
National Museum (see pp134–7).
Among the library’s most
precious treasures are 35 pieces
from the Bibliotheca Corviniana,
a collection of ancient books
and manuscripts that originally
belonged to King Mátyás
Corvinus (see pp26–7). Also of
importance are the earliest
surviving records in the
Hungarian language, dating
from the early 13th century.
The library was established
Renaissance majolica floor from the 15th century, uncovered during excavations on Castle by Count Ferenc Széchényi in
Hill and displayed at the Budapest History Museum 1802. He endowed it with 15,000
books and 2,000 manu scripts.
1 Budapest History On the first floor, the permanent The collection now comprises
Museum exhibition “Budapest – Light nine million items. The library
Budapesti Történeti Múzeum and Shadow: The 1,000year runs events and exhibitions that
History of a Capital” leads draw on its rich collection.
Szent György tér 2. Map 3 C1 (9 B4). visitors through the millennium
Tel (06 1) 487 88 00. @ 5, 16, 16A, 116, that formed the Hungarian
178. v 56. Open Mar–Oct: 10am– capital, from the Roman
6pm Tue–Sun; Nov–Feb: 10am–4pm settlement of Aquincum
Tue–Sun. & 7 ∑ btm.hu
(see pp166–7) to the political
Since the unification of Budapest change in 1989 (see p36).
in 1873, historic artifacts relating
to Hungary’s capital have 2 National
been collected. Many are
now on show at the Budapest Széchényi Library
History Museum. Országos Széchényi Könyvtár
During the rebuilding that Szent György tér 6. Map 3 C1 (9 B4).
followed the destruction suffered Tel (06 1) 224 37 00. @ 5, 16, 16A,
in World War II, chambers 116, 178. v 56. Open 9am–8pm
dating from the Middle Ages Tue–Sat. ∑ oszk.hu Crest on the Lion Gate in a courtyard
were uncovered in the south at the Royal Palace
wing (wing E) of the Royal A magnificent collection of
Palace. They provide an insight books, manuscripts, maps, 3 Mátyás Fountain
into the character of a much engravings, posters, photo Mátyás Kút
earlier castle within today’s Royal Palace. Map 1 C5 (9 B3).
Habsburg reconstruction. @ 5, 16, 16A, 116, 178. v 56.
These chambers, including a
tiny prison cell and a chapel, The ornate fountain in the
were recreated in the basement northwest courtyard of the
of the palace. They now house Royal Palace (situated between
an exhibition, the Royal Palace wings A and C) was designed
in Medieval Buda, which dis by Alajos Stróbl in 1904. The
plays authentic weapons, seals, statue is dedicated to the great
tiles and other early artifacts. Renaissance king, Mátyás, about
On the ground and first floors whom there are many popular
of the museum, exhibits trace legends and fables.
the history of Buda Castle from The Romantic design of the
1686 to the present. Also on the bronze sculptures takes its
ground floor are Gothic Statues theme from a 19thcentury
from the Royal Palace and a ballad by the poet Mihály
tapestry with the Hungarian Vörösmarty. According to the
Angevin coatofarms dating Corvinian illuminated manuscript in the tale, King Mátyás, while on a
from the 14th and 15th centuries. National Széchényi Library hunting expedition, meets
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