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The dome of the Royal Palace
was rebuilt in the Neo-Classical
style after the Neo-Baroque
dome, designed by CASTLE
Alajos Hauszmann, was DISTRICT
destroyed in the razing
of the palace during Danube
World War II.
GELLÉRT
HILL AND
TABÁN
Locator Map
See Street Finder map 1

A statue of Prince Eugene of
Savoy, by József Róna, was unveiled
in 1900. It commemo rates 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
priso ners 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.

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Building the Royal Palace
In the early 15th century, a Gothic Royal
Palace was built on the site, but it was rebuilt
in the Renaissance style by King Mátyás in 1458.
2 National After the Turkish occupation it was razed and
Széchényi Library reborn on a smaller scale. Maria Theresa further
1 Budapest developed the palace and it was rebuilt again
History Museum after World War II to a design originally
completed in 1905.
Key 15th century 1749
Suggested route 1719 1905

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