Royal Palace Budapest

Sándor Palace in Budapest's Castle District is the official residence of the Hungarian president and stands right next to the magnificent Buda Castle. Originally built as the city residence of the Sándor family, the building changed hands several times and served, among other things, as the home of the prime minister. Architecturally, the structure stands out for its restrained Neoclassical style, with clean lines and sparing ornamentation, which creates a striking contrast to the more decorative buildings around it. After heavy destruction in World War II and a period of neglect, the palace underwent extensive restoration beginning in 2002 and has served its present ceremonial role again since 2003.