Jon Searles' photos with the keyword: royal castle

The Budapest Funicular Railway is very short, as its only purpose is to help lazy people get to the Royal Castle. It nevertheless provides an interesting contrast to the Prague Funicular, as it has two tracks, with no need for a passing siding.

The Royal Castle in Budapest is really more of a palace nowadays, having been rebuilt in the late 19th Century.

This shot gives you a better idea of the palatial nature of the Royal Castle in Budapest. It was clearly built more as a residence than as a fortress.

In spite of its residential nature, the Royal Castle in Budapest does nevertheless have a parapet, although it's more for sightseeing than anything else.