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Hungarian National Archives (Former Ministry of Finance), Szentháromság Square

Hungarian National Archives (Former Ministry of Finance), Szentháromság Square

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Hungarian National Archives (Former Ministry of Finance), Szentháromság Square

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Location: Budapest, Hungary

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Roger Eggenberger 🐾👣

December 13, 2024

On the Buda side, great to see. Worth it, as it is also the Matthias Church.

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Noname

October 29, 2024

The Ministry of Finance building, now the National Archives building, on Szentháromság Square, next to Matthias Church, in the Buda Castle District, 1st district. A beautiful and richly decorated building built between 1901 and 1904 in the Gothic style according to the designs of Sándor Fellner. After the renovation in 2024, it will shine again in its original state.

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DakenH

October 7, 2025

The Hungarian National Archives (Hungarian: Magyar Nemzeti Levéltár) is located in the Castle District of Buda and is one of Hungary's most important cultural and historical institutions. It preserves the written records of Hungarian history and plays a central role in the research and preservation of the national heritage.

The archives were founded in the 18th century and are now housed in an impressive neo-Gothic building on Castle Hill, not far from Matthias Church and the former Royal Palace. The building itself is an architectural gem with a striking tower, tiled roof, and ornate facade details that blend harmoniously into the historic setting of the Castle District.

It houses millions of documents, charters, and manuscripts—including royal decrees, medieval manuscripts, administrative records, and private legacies. These holdings document more than a thousand years of Hungarian history. Researchers, historians, and interested visitors can browse the collections in the reading room or take part in guided tours that provide insight into the archive's work. In addition to its scientific significance, the Hungarian National Archives is also a worthwhile architectural and cultural destination in Budapest's Castle District, impressively blending history and the present.

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