On this walk, stories will unfold –some drawn from legend, others from recorded history. You will hear of the Celts who once settled here, of the martyr who was killed on this hillside and gave the hill its name, of witches believed to hold their Saturday night gatherings here, and of astronomers who scanned the skies from this commanding vantage point. You will discover why Hungarians came to loathe the Austrian military fortress built at the summit, a structure that became a symbol of oppression, and learn about the fierce battles fought here between German–Hungarian and Red Army troops during the Siege of Budapest in 1944–45. Along the way, we also uncover the true story behind Budapest’s iconic Liberty Statue, and its unexpected connection to the Soviet Marshal Voroshilov. Our walk ends high above the city, on the rooftop terrace of the western round bastion of the renewed Citadel, where –almost within touching distance of the clouds – Budapest reveals itself in one sweeping panorama, perfect for unforgettable photographs.
DEPARTURE: Citadella, Reception Hall, Meeting Point – 1118 Budapest, Citadella sétány 1. (Citadella Promenade 1)
ARRIVAL: Citadella, Roof Garden 360 – 1118 Budapest, Citadella sétány 1. (Citadella Promenade 1)
DURATION: 60 minutes
Good to know
• This is an outdoor programme;
• recommended for ages 12 and above;
• the programme starts promptly at the time indicated, we cannot wait for latecomers;
• the tour is held in all weather conditions (even in the case of rain);
• the route includes cobbled streets, stairs and narrow corridors; the walk is not wheelchair accessible;
• comfortable footwear is recommended;
• layered clothing and sunglasses are advisable;
The purchased ticket provides a 20% discount on the admission price to the Citadella – Bastion of Liberty exhibition within 30 days from the date of the walk, subject to availability.
How to redeem:
• Tickets purchased on budacastlewalks.com or jegy.hu can only be redeemed online. Details are provided in the purchase confirmation email.
• Tickets purchased on other websites can be redeemed at the exhibition ticket office.
(This discount cannot be combined with the family discount.)
Helyszín
Budapest, 1118, Citadella Promenade 1
Vélemények
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