Citadella, Military fortress on Gellért Hill, Budapest, Hungary.
The Citadella stretches 220 meters in length and 60 meters in width, with strong stone walls reaching 4 meters in height at its position.
Habsburg forces constructed the fortress between 1850 and 1854 to maintain military control over Budapest after the Hungarian Revolution of 1848.
The Liberty Statue at the eastern section of the Citadella represents Hungarian independence through a 14-meter-tall bronze figure holding a palm leaf.
Visitors can reach the fortress via bus line 27 or by following marked walking paths from Elizabeth Bridge or Szent Gellert Square.
The fortress contains a three-level World War II bunker system with preserved military equipment and photographic exhibitions documenting wartime events.
Location: Budapest
GPS coordinates: 47.48694,19.04639
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52
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