Royal Riding Hall — Attraction in Budapest

The Királyi lovarda, loosely translated as the Royal Equestrian Hall or the Royal Riding Hall sits proudly on Castle Hill behind the Royal Hungarian Palace. Reconstructed under the National Hauszmann program after it had been heavily damaged during World War 2 and subsequently demolished in the 1950's under a Soviet influenced government in Hungary. The Királyi lovarda now stands as a showcase of fine Hungarian restoration work and craftsmanship and is well worth a visit to any visitor of the Royal Hungarian Palace. Walk down the Stöckl-lépcső, (Stöckl Stairs) for excellent views of the Royal...

The Royal Riding Hall, true to its name, was a splendid and luxurious building, which has been reconstructed with period details. The carvings of the open roof structure, the lamps, wall lamps, stained glass windows, the ornaments of the royal box and the orchestra box all enhance the elegance of the interior. The reconstructed building has been designed for multifunctional use, it serves the equestrian traditions but it can also be the optimal venue of different events. The mounted oak floor of the hall can be dismantled and the pit can be filled with 20 cm thick sand for...

ROYAL RIDING HALL The Royal Riding Hall is situated in the Csikós courtyard of the Royal Palace, at a lower level than the rest of the palace. The neo-baroque structure was completed in 1900. During World War II, the building suffered damage and was subsequently demolished. The present-day structure, faithfully replicating the original design, was completed in 2021. It does not appear on satellite maps in Google Maps as they are outdated. At the location, one can observe ongoing...