Budapest - St George's Square Szent György tér
Between the Castle Palace and the former Upper Town lies St George's Square (Szent György tér), where jousting tournaments and other equestrian games were held in the Middle Ages. On the south side of the square, near the castle, stands a beautiful ornamental fountain (1904) designed by Alajos Stróbl; it shows King Matthias Corvinus hunting.
On the northeast side of the square stands Sándor Palace (Sándor palota), built in 1806 in the neo-classical style.
On the northeast side of the square stands Sándor Palace (Sándor palota), built in 1806 in the neo-classical style.
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Castle Theatre
From St George's Square, Szinház utca (Theatre Street) leads north to Disz tér. On its east side an old Carmelite monastery was converted to the Castle Theatre (Vársinház) following its dissolution in the 18th C.
The theater was designed by F. Kempelen in 1787. The building was damaged in the Second World War but was renovated and re-opened a few years ago in glittering new splendor.
The theater was designed by F. Kempelen in 1787. The building was damaged in the Second World War but was renovated and re-opened a few years ago in glittering new splendor.
