Walking in Castle district in Budapest 2010

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A bit of Budapest Castle District History:
First inhabitants moved up here in the 13th century after the devastating Mongol attacks. Budapest Castle District's Golden Age started when the Royal Court moved here. During the 15th century, under the rule of King Matthias, Buda became one of Europe's most influential cities.
The Turks invaded Budapest Castle District in 1541 and ruled ituntil 1686 when the Austrian Habsburgs and their allied armies took back the hill. The siege left Castle District in ruins.

After the Turks the Habsburgs moved here. Reconstructions began immediately, following the old street layout. The Castle became a government district. The current elegant Baroque appearance was formed by the mid 18th century.
The battles in 1944-45 ruined the place again.

Reconstructions after the war rebuilt Budapest Castle Cistrict: the buildings by the Habsburgs were reconstructed, the street pattern of the medieval city has been kept and much of the architectural features have been restored.