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Buda Castle

The foundations of the castle, which would later be besieged no less than 31 times, were laid in the 13th century after Mongol tribes had invaded Hungary. King Béla built a keep surrounded by thick walls in 1243 on a site which was previously occupied by a small farming community. Around the keep, a small town called Buda started to grow. During the Reign of King Lajos the Great, the keep was fortified and a palace was built. Later, during the reign of Sigismund of Luxembourg (1387-1437), the castle was again expanded, resulting in one of the greatest palaces in Europe

 

Nikon Camera Model: Nikon D90

 

Lens 18.0-105.0 mm f/3.5-5.6; Focal length: 18.0 mm; Aperture: f/ 8; Exposure time:1/100; ISO: 200

 

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Uploaded on November 30, 2012
Taken on July 21, 2012