Castle Bazaar, Neo-Renaissance cultural complex at Castle Hill, Budapest, Hungary
Castle Bazaar is a Neo-Renaissance complex by Miklós Ybl at Ybl Miklós Square, built 1875–1883 as the Danube-side close of the Castle Garden. Its pale stone facade has a rusticated lower storey, a large round arch with a coffered soffit and painted figures, and a balustraded roofline with two dark statues. Arcades that once held shops run along the slope below Buda Castle.
Built between 1875 and 1883 following architect Miklós Ybl's designs, the complex was part of a larger project to connect the Royal Palace with the city below. The construction aimed to create space for both commerce and public leisure activities.
The complex hosts art exhibitions and concerts in its palace buildings throughout the year. These events have made it a popular meeting place for people interested in art and live performances.
The site is accessible via stairs and escalators from the Danube promenade, with multiple entry points throughout the complex. Wear sturdy shoes as you navigate the paved surfaces and multiple levels.
Archaeologists from the Budapest History Museum found objects from the past 750 years during the 2012 and 2013 renovation works, among them jewellery, silver coins, pots, tools and weapons from the Middle Ages and the Turkish occupation. An exhibition of these finds is held in the southern wing of the Castle Bazaar.
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