Clark Adam Square (Funicular)
The Clark Adam square or also known as the Gate of Buda, offers you delightful sights: its roundabout embellished with colorful flowers is an iconic point of the city, where you’ll have wonderful views to the Danube and to the Chain Bridge.
If you feel like having a rest during your sightseeing tour, find yourself a comfortable seat in the lovely park that is located next to the Danube, and let yourself mesmerize with the sycamore trees, or of the huge windows and the extraordinary design of Hotel Clark.
Fun fact: you’ll see the 0 kilometer monument here, which is a starting point to most of the Hungarian roads. So wherever you are in Hungary, the distance will be measured from Clark Adam square.
The 350-meter-long famous Tunnel also starts here from the base of the Várhegy. You’ll also find the station of the Budavári Sikló - or funicular as you might call it - here, which takes you up to the Buda Castle in less than 2 minutes, while also providing you with a breathtaking view. Did you know that the two units of the funicular have names too? They are Margit and Gellért, named after two characteristic person of the Hungarian history.
As you reach Buda Castle, you can choose to go for another sightseeing trip by the Official Castle Bus. Don’t forget to show you Hop On Hop Off tickets to get a discount!
The nearest stop, where you can hop off or hop back on, is right next to the roundabout of the Clark Adam square (16th stop). Check out the map of the Hop On Hop Off buses to find the exact location!
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