New animation reveals what Buda looked like during the Turkish occupation – VIDEO

The Historical Animation Association (Történelmi Animációs Egyesület) has made animations of iconic locations’ past appearances. Now, they set to recreate the beauty of Castle Hill during the Turkish occupation.

Animation projects

Mandiner interviewed the president of the association, Tamás Baltavári about their animation projects. Last year, the association made an animation of Pest during the Turkish occupation, this year is Buda’s turn. During the few minutes of the animation, we get a glimpse of life during the Turkish occupation. Baltavári says:

During the four-year reconstruction of Tabán, Pest, Lower Town and Felhévizek we avoided the hot potato; the representation of the decaying Gothic of the Upper Town and the castle.

What was extremely challenging about this project was the fact that in most parts of the city, we can only find a few scattered traces of the Middle Ages. However, in the case of Castle Hill, the ruins, street layout and old descriptions give more support points. Therefore, a more accurate reconstruction can be achieved. Thanks to Google Earth, the members of the association were able to place every corner and arch exactly where it belongs.

Luckily, their animation projects do not stop here. Their ultimate goal is to recreate the capital in every significant era. The next part of this series is set to bring the Roman-era Aquincum to life.

Differences between Buda and Pest during the Turkish occupation