About this experience
Why do Maria and Gellert sleep separately in the Buda Royal Palace? And who are they really? This is the first secret. I invite you to discover all the most interesting facts about the royal palace in Buda and Budapest as a whole.
What to expect
We will start from the zero kilometer of Hungary at the foot of the palace. We will decide how best to climb up – by bus, on the old funicular, or on foot. What coat of arms decorates the fortress wall, what it can tell, who are Maria and Gellert, why the fortress is here, where the Hilton hotel came from and what is hidden in its basements – I will tell you everything!
From the height of the Fisherman's Bastion, you will see the city at your feet, including a view of the majestic Parliament. Next, admire the mosaic of the Church of St. Matthias, while I reveal its history. Take a look at the very first city clocks and understand why the raven on the roof holds a golden ring in its beak and what is the role of the crocodile. The royal palace also has a labyrinth, a huge bird with a sword, a fountain – we will also talk about their symbolism.
You will learn about the history of the royal palace, how it was built and developed, about its inhabitants. We will walk along the chestnut alley, and finally, if you want someone to fall in love with you, just take a sip of water in the royal palace, and it will come true – I will show you the secret spot.
