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Reconstruction work on the palace started in 1959 on a<br />
rather tight budget. A simpler design was implemented<br />
and instead of reconstructing the ornate halls, modern<br />
and puritan architectural options were chosen. Today,<br />
it has an important role in the country’s culture since<br />
its chambers are used by the Hungarian National<br />
Gallery, the National Széchenyi Library, the Ludwig<br />
Museum of Contemporary Art and the Historical Museum<br />
of Budapest. It is home to numerous traditional<br />
events, including the Crafts Festival and the Buda<br />
Castle Wine Festival. The Buda Castle Palace as part<br />
of the Buda Castle Quarter has been designated as a<br />
world heritage site since 1987. Hundreds of thousands<br />
of tourists from all parts of the world visit every year.<br />
Numerous sights and points of interest are on offer for<br />
them. These include the Buda Castle Labyrinth, the<br />
old narrow streets and cosy restaurants of the Castle<br />
Quarter. Thanks to the location of the Palace, one can<br />
enjoy a wonderful panoramic view over the city of<br />
Budapest.<br />
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