The Citadella

Better seen from above than below, this iconic landmark on Gellért Hill is Budapest’s Citadella. Built in 1854, this fortification is 200 metres long and 60 metres wide. The Habsburg dynasty used it to watch over the Hungarian people. They weren’t the most trusting leaders! Locals wanted to tear it down after the First World War, but the Citadella was preserved, becoming a tourist attraction in 1960, and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. To see the military bunker, don’t worry, you don’t need to scale the walls! There’s just a small fee to pay. Alternatively you can head to the Liberty Statue, commemorating Budapest’s liberation, and take in the surroundings. This is the highest point of the hill, and offers a panoramic view over the charming city – the perfect place for a photo!