On Castle Hill sits, of course, Budapest's castle. The castle was built in the 13th century, but has been razed (and rebuilt) 3 times. You can reach the castle area by taking the funicular up from the Chain Bridge. There you will see a couple of gate entrances to the Royal Palace. The Palace now serves as a museum of Budapest's history. The view is, of course, spectacular. Walking away from the Royal Palace, headed north, you encounter Matthias Church (named after a king, not a saint) - with its eye-pleasing multi-colored roof and breathtaking interior. Near the church is the Fishermen's Bastion, which is not the remains of a fortress but a neat set of towers where the fishermen's market used to be. Last but not least is the tour of the Labyrinth underneath the castle. For 900 Forints (about $3.30), you can walk through 1200 meters of caverns. The caverns, created by thermal springs, have been turned into exhibitions, with music appropriate to each room.
Matthias Church
In the Budapest Labyrinth
Eric in the Labyrinth's "Prehistoric" exhibition
Eric in the Labyrinth
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