Tóth Árpád promenade
The Tóth Árpád promenade is on the south-western side of the Buda Castle. It was named after the nearby resident Árpád Tóth in 1946. In the Middle Ages, the promenade was a narrow alleyway used for military purposes. Then, in 1720 a double line of trees was planted along the then ruined castle wall, one on each side of the road, the first in the capital. After the defensive importance of the castle declined, a passable road began to develop. By 2009, the outer line was replaced with Japanese cherry trees, whose flowering has since developed into a tourist attraction in its own right. In spring, the row of pink-petalled cherry blossoms is an unmissable destination and photo spot, and it’s a crime not to visit the Tóth Árpád promenade in Buda Castle during this period. Besides the eye-catching scenery, you can also walk on top of an old medieval castle wall while you wander around.