If you are here in Budapest, one of the must see is the Buda Castle which was built on the southern tip of Castle Hill. It is next to the old Castle District (Hun: Várnegyed), which is famous for its medieval, Baroque and 19th century houses and public buildings. This special lady statue sits right at a corner of the building.
You can find it at: 1014 Budapest, District I, Szentháromság tér
King Mátyás is the most popular king in Hungarian history, lived and reigned in the 15th century. He established his own library with a great number of world famous books. He organized his mercenary troops, King’s army which called The Black Army. He was known being very just and honest among the Hungarian people. He justiced to everybody even the rich that’s why he was loved by the poor very much.
This blue is how it is in the twilight in the winter season. This photo was taken on the Buda side. In this photo, besides the silhouette of the branches and the house, you also get a glimpse of the street vandalism which can be typically found anywhere in Budapest. Here is the series of street scenes of Budapest.
The bridge behind is Freedom Bridge and it is one of my favourite bridges in Budapest. In this series about Bridges, you can see all the bridges in various perspectives, day or night. It is recommended to check out the bridges when you are visiting Budapest :) Spring is coming, so it is one of the best season to see Budapest with all the bloomings :)
We have 8ºC today and most of the snow is melting. In winter, I love seeing the sunshine and the blue blue sky, cos this is when I think most of the photos looks best especially of the old buildings and architectures found in Budapest.
Matthias Church (Hungarian: Mátyás-templom) is a church located in Budapest, Hungary, at the heart of Buda’s Castle District. According to church tradition, it was originally built in 1015. The current building was constructed in the florid late Gothic style in the second half of the 14th century and was extensively restored in the late 19th century. It was the second largest church in medieval Buda.
The National Archives of Hungary is located at the Buda Castle area. The central archives of historic Hungary celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2006.
For some reason, the Fishermen’s Bastion is the most charming part of the Buda Castle area. Most of my friends from Singapore loved this place. None of them could resists not taking any photographs at the castle area.
This photo is taken by Lee Cheng.
In a big city snow doesn’t remain beautiful for long. After a while it will be an ugly, gray spot along the road. I don’t like this period.
For those who are visiting the bath, they might feel finding their way inside this much visited bath by tourist a little difficult to navigate. After you have bought the tickets (3900HUF is the 2010 rate), you will see that the ladies section of the bath is indicated with this word ‘női‘. For me, it was like my chinese new year ‘treat’ to a relaxing good time!
Lee Cheng and Karen came all the way from Singapore and we celebrated with Lee Cheng her birthday starting from the Gellért Thermal Baths and Swimming Pool. We all have a relaxing time at the Gellért fürdő. If you are here for a couple of days, you may want to give it a try too! :)