European Royal Residences: Buda Castle District gains prestigious international membership! – PHOTOS

The renewed Buda Castle District has officially joined the prestigious European Royal Residences organisation, as announced by the National Hauszmann Programme on social media.

The National Hauszmann Programme

Photo: Facebook/Nemzeti Hauszmann Program/Várkapitányság

Originally designed by Alajos Hauszmann, the Buda Castle was completed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the National Hauszmann Programme writes. Known for its ornate architecture and prime location, it became one of Europe’s distinguished royal residences. Unfortunately, World War II left the castle and its surroundings heavily damaged.

Although many buildings could have been preserved, the subsequent communist era led to the demolition of several structures and a simplified reconstruction of the palace, stripping it of its original grandeur.

Photo: Facebook/Nemzeti Hauszmann Program

The National Hauszmann Program aims to restore the Buda Castle District to its former splendour, reflecting its appearance from a century ago, after many years of neglect.

Buda Castle District joins elite European Royal Residences Association

The Palace of Versailles. Photo: Facebook/Nemzeti Hauszmann Program

In recent years, the program’s efforts have received significant international recognition and awards. This year, the European Royal Residences Association welcomed the renewed Buda Castle District as a full member. This prestigious group includes renowned sites such as Spain’s Alhambra and Poland’s Wawel Castle.

Membership in this association brings not only honour and prestige but also valuable professional opportunities. The organisation offers extensive expertise in international cultural tourism, visitor management, communication and branding, and museum education.

Photo: Facebook/Nemzeti Hauszmann Program

Hungarian experts will now have access to this wealth of knowledge. By contributing their own successful practices, they can aid in the European Royal Residences Association’s mission to preserve cultural heritage.

The European Royal Residences Association, which includes famous sites like the Schönbrunn and Versailles palaces, was founded in 1995. It currently has 32 member palaces across 15 countries, attracting 43 million visitors annually. Until now, Hungary was represented only by the Royal Palace of Gödöllő.

The Royal Palace of Gödöllő. Photo: Wikimedia Commons by Pétér Lóránd

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