Batthyány Square
In Budapest, the capital of Hungary, there is a funicular railway that can also be referred to as the Budavári Sikló or the Budapest Castle Hill Funicular. Both of these names refer to the same attraction. It connects Adam Clark Square and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, which are both located at river level, to the Buda Castle, which is situated higher up. The first train ran on this route on March 2, 1870, and the municipality has owned it since 1920 when it first came into their control.
The nearest Hop On Hop Off stop is right here on the Batthyány square (17th stop). You can find its location on the map of the Hop On Hop Off buses.
FAQ
Batthyány Square is widely considered the premier photography location for capturing the Parliament building. Situated directly across the Danube, it offers a perfectly symmetrical view. Search interest peaks at twilight and nighttime when the building's golden illumination is reflected in the river.
The square is the southern terminus of the H5 HÉV suburban railway line, which is the most popular way for tourists to reach the Mediterranean-style town of Szentendre. Trains typically run every 10–20 minutes during the day, and the journey takes about 40 minutes.
The historic Batthyány Square Market Hall (Market Hall VI) usually opens at 7:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM on weekdays, with shorter hours on Saturdays (until 4:00 PM) and closed on Sundays. It currently houses a large SPAR supermarket and various smaller vendors.
Yes! Look for the Rubik’s Cube mini-statue by Mihály Kolodko, hidden near the HÉV entrance. You can also see the Hikisch House (No. 3), famous for its Rococo reliefs depicting the four seasons, and the grand St. Anne’s Church, one of the city's finest Baroque buildings.
Yes, the square is a major transit hub served by Metro Line M2 (Red Line). It connects the Buda side directly to central Pest (Kossuth Lajos tér/Parliament and Deák Ferenc tér) in just a few minutes.
While highly searched due to its proximity (a 5-minute walk), the historic Király Thermal Bath is currently closed for long-term renovation. Visitors are redirected to other nearby baths like the Lukács or Rudas Baths.
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