Citadella
Viewpoint · Buda, Budapest

Citadella

Photo: Civertan Grafikai Stúdió · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons

The Citadella is a 19th century stone fortress built by the Habsburgs. It now serves mainly as a public viewpoint and event space. Walk the walls for Danube panoramas and note the adjacent Liberty Statue.

On day 4 of Budapest Baths & Bridges

Good to know

Tickets
Free to enter the grounds.
Time needed
45 to 90 minutes.
Best time
Late afternoon or sunset.
Getting there
Bus 27 from Móricz Zsigmond körtér or walk up from the river.

Itineraries with Citadella

Day 4 of Budapest Baths & Bridges

Bunker, Citadella and Gellért

How Citadella fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker MuseumCastle Hill
  2. 11:30Gellért Hill and the CitadellaGellért Hill
  3. 15:00Gellért Thermal BathGellért Hill
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Citadella questions

Is the Citadella open at night?

The grounds stay open after dark with no closing time posted. Lighting is limited outside the main paths.

Can you go inside the Citadella?

Most of the interior is closed to visitors. Only the ramparts and outer areas are accessible.

Is there parking at the Citadella?

A small paid lot sits near the entrance. Spaces fill quickly on weekends.

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