Fishermen's Bastion, which originated as a weir system, is located on the Buda side and replaces the medieval fish market of Buda. Fishermen's Bastion was constructed in neo-Romantic style; its sharp pointed towers are made of stone and symbolise the seven tribal leaders of Hungary.

Matthias Church, probably the most famous church in Budapest, is located right next to the Fishermen’s Bastion in the heart of the Budapest's castle district. A wide range of Hungarian kings have been coronated at the Matthias Church, and today it is home to ecclesiastical treasures and essential burial places.

The Parliament, located right on the banks of the Danube, is the landmark of Budapest and the largest building of Hungary. Inside this magnificent building, one can admire remarkable paintings, statues, as well as the Hungarian coronation insignia.

The Baroque castle in Gödöllő, one of the most impressive and important examples of Hungarian architecture, was built in 1735.
Originally, it was built for Count Grassalkovich, a central personality of the 18th century aristocracy in Hungary; later, it served as the summer residence of Franz Joseph and his wife Elisabeth, who actually spent more time here than in Vienna.
During a castle tour, a local guide introduces you to the history of this building, where you can admire various, fully renovated royal suites with original furniture and everyday objects of the royal couple, including the wardrobe and study of Franz Joseph, the salons and dressing room of Maria-Theresia and Queen Elisabeth, memorial exhibitions about Elisabeth and the Grassalkovich family, as well as the Castle Chapel. After your visit to the palace, enjoy a stroll through the park, followed by a coffee break.

The Imperial Palace Schloss Hof is only a short hour’s drive from Vienna and you will find a fascinating Baroque adventure world, with stunning buildings, romantic parks and gardens with a great diversity of plants and flowers. Do not miss to walk around in the nature and feel the imperial atmosphere before going back to imperial Vienna.

At the Orangery Schönbrunn, a place rich in tradition, the Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra and the Schönbrunn Chamber Ensemble perform the most beautiful tunes of the classic composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss. The orchestra is accompanied by two opera singers, a soprano and a baritone, and two ballet dancers dressed in authentic costumes.
Right before this concert, enjoy a delicious dinner in this impressive location.

The Imperial Palace or Hofburg is the former centre of the vast Habsburg empire. Originally, the Imperial Palace was a fortress, which the Habsburgs transformed into a splendid residence and henceforth lived there tilll 1918. Today, visitors have access to these grandiose apartments.

Since 1633, the Imperial burial chamber beneath the Capuchin Church and monastery has been the place of entombment for members of the House of Habsburg. Still today, Capuchin friars take care of the Imperial Burial Vault, additionally to their regular pastoral work.

Formerly, the task of the Imperial Furniture Collection was to administer the furniture of the Habsburgs, to maintain and to distribute these pieces to the imperial households. Nowadays, this unique museum of imperial living decors display exhibits originating from five centuries.

The former summer residence of the Habsburg family ranks among the most impressive Baroque buildings worldwide. In 1966, Schönbrunn Palace and gardens were certified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The outstanding architecture, the magnificent staterooms and the palace gardens are definitely worth a visit.