Royal Equestrian Centre

The Royal Equestrian Centre is located in the Csikós courtyard of the Royal Palace. When the Royal Palace was rebuilt at the end of the 19th century, a representative courtyard was planned for this area. The riding school, reborn as a multifunctional event space, was originally built in 1901, and did not suffer serious damage during World War II, after which the authorities decided to dismantle it anyway. The building, as well as the royal stables and carriage house, were instigated by the Archduke Stephen, the last Palatine of Hungary, in the 19th century. When Charles IV was crowned in 1916, a horse trained at the Viennese court was kept here, the one the new king sat on during the coronation ceremony. Until 1938, the riding school was used only by the royal court, and later by the Spanish riding school of the guard. During the Second World War the building was damaged and later demolished. The building you see today was completed in 2021 as a perfect replica of the original. The building is used as an event venue. Both the façade and the interior have been restored with this heritage in mind.

LOCATION:

Hunyadi-udvar, Buda Castle

OPENING HOURS:

Royal Guard:
Monday-Sunday: 10:30 – 21:30

Riding Hall:
Monday-Sunday: 13:00-16:00

Exhibition:
Wednesday-Sunday: 11:00 -17:00

More information: www.foorseg.hu