Buda Castle – a prominent feature of Budapest and one of the Hungarian symbols

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

The castle complex rises on Castle Hill above the Danube, a sprawling Baroque palace that dominates the Budapest skyline. From the Fisherman’s Bastion terrace the view stretches across the river to the Parliament building, the Chain Bridge, and the hills of Pest. The castle was first built in the 13th century, destroyed, rebuilt, bombed, and […]

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Hochosterwitz castle in Austria – one of the biggest castles in Europe

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Hochosterwitz castle is one of the largest castles in Europe. It is located in Austria, about 8 km east of the town of Sankt Veit an der Glan, and 22 km northeast of the city of Klagenfurt. Hochosterwitz castle stands on a secluded hill on the edge of large forests. There is a very nice […]

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