Description of the attraction
The Royal Palace is one of the main attractions of Budapest. The first fortifications on this site were built after the Tatar invasion, around 1247, under Bela IV. The complex of buildings, first mentioned in 1439, is called the Frisch Palace. At the same time, the Chonka Tower was completed, the construction of which was suspended due to the death of the king.
Under Matyash, the interiors of the palace became even more magnificent and richer. In 1541 it was captured by the Turks, and it suffered from fires, earthquakes and epidemics. In 1686, during the storming of the fortress, the few that were spared by the Turks perished. The palace was rebuilt and enlarged under Maria Theresa. In the 19th century, the palace began to expand according to the project of Miklos Ibla. The most famous masters of that time worked on the decoration of the decor, but their works were lost during the Second World War.
Today the Palace Quarter is one of the main cultural centers of Budapest. It houses a collection of Hungarian fine art - the Hungarian National Gallery, the Museum of Contemporary History and the State Library. Széchenyi.
