Treasure hunts and the dinner of King Matthias: the family-friendly side of Buda Castle
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Even if 2020 has left the Buda Castle somehow deserted after a huge fallback in international tourism, the neighbourhood still offers a lot of great programmes for the entire family, from interactive history classes to magic tricks and treasure hunts.
The Buda Castle District, with its cobblestoned streets and spectacular views, is one of the most popular landmarks of Budapest, often attracting more international tourists than Hungarians. But as Travelo writes, this extraordinary year has revealed a whole new side of the historical neighbourhood: it is now visited by families to explore the many child-friendly programmes the place has to offer.
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Hungarian National Gallery
The gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galléria) offers a great interactive programme to bring children closer to the world of art: every Tuesday and Wednesday, visitors can admire the paintings while learning about the background story of each work, often accompanied by sound effects and some little games.
Address: Szent György Square 2.
Castle Museum
The Castle Museum (Vármúzeum) has an interactive exhibition where visitors can explore the places where King Matthias used to live, thanks to a guide through remnants of the royal castle and garden. The exhibition also reveals the most common meals, clothes, dances, and everyday objects of the Renaissance era.
Address: Szent György Square 2.
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Hospital in the Rock
The Hospital in the Rock (Sziklakórház) is one of the most well-known landmarks in the Buda Castle, and for a good reason: it offers an extraordinary exhibition on the dark periods of the 20th century, from the Second World War to the cold war that followed in the 1950s. The minimum age is six years, and it is recommended to book in advance as some exhibitions are only available with a guide.
Address: Lovas Street 4/c.
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